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This development in fin construction gives the diver increased thrust required to keep up with their prey. A soft elastomer foot pocket anatomically wraps around the foot, surrounding it with a comfortable bite that guarantees perfect transmission of the leg-fin thrust. A solid copolymer hardens some critical zones of the foot pocket and extend along the sides of the foot pocket in two lateral stringers that go halfway down the blade, assisted by special raised bands on the bottom of the blade, these stringers function, is to regulate and harmonize the bending of the blade, at the same time protecting it from shocks and abrasions.
The fins are extremely lightweight compared to equivalent models of rubber full foot fins. This light- weightiness reduces the inertial masses to the minimum allowing less resistance to acceleration when needed. This gives the full advantage of the effort-efficiency ratio. This fin is designed for deep skin-diving, although Scuba professionals and instructors appreciate its efficiency also.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Easter Island on 5/6/2010
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
These are excellent fins for free-diving, but having gotten used to them I continued using them for SCUBA diving as well. They are extremely useful in strong currents, and I appreciate the extra power and speed when you really need it - be it current, handling divers on their first dive, or faster reaction time when you need to get to another diver in a hurry.
It's true that they are not ideal when in caves and wrecks, but I've used them in both many times and with proper buoyancy skills and a little experience, the extra 10cm or so is really not such a big deal or problem when compared with most other fins.
I never travel without them!
from Mataking Island Malaysia on 4/25/2010
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
Long fin. very powerful to scuba with. Perfect for boatdiving where boots are not needed. But must have good bouyancy to keep of bottom and coral. Easy to forget how long they are.
from New York City on 1/18/2010
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
this fins are to be used for what they are for, love the dual purpose for free dive and scuba, great for currents,light weight and responsive, some people think they are too long,of course when i go caving or wreck or cold dives i use my oms slipstream, just came back from Italy and Mexico, and they just worked great, if you want an all purpose fin, then this is not for you
from Manati, PR on 10/15/2009
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
These fins are awesome, great for the price better for the dive. These fins are the best that you can get if you are looking for a low price but a good performance. They work very well and get the job done when you need to swim fast and go back to surface ASAP!
from Arctic on 8/19/2009
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
Wonderful power! Not difficult to get used to using; but definitely one should practice with them before any long use to train your foot to take the extra power load. Great for Free-diving and spearfishing.
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
These fins work really well for spearfishing and freedivng. They can hold their own when the water is rough but they also do a great job for drifting along in clam water. The only thing i did to alter them was that i camoed them.
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from Columbus, Ga on 7/9/2009
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
These are great fins, but for me I need something a litle less stiff. They can give you are workout. If speed is what you need, buy these.
from Cambridge, MA on 6/24/2009
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
Will do as backup fins for spearfishing, but avoid using in tide and rough seas and strong currents - too soft
Prompt and in good condition.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Topanga, CA on 1/14/2009
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
This fin is slightly stiffer than the 3000 model, and in my oppinion is the absolute best value for a long blade fin out there. I wear a size 10 1/2 or 11 in most shoes and made the mistake of ordering that size of fin, as some reviewers claimed the fins ran big. However, I would recommend getting a size larger than what you wear in a shoe. This will allow you to wear a 3mm neoprene sock with the fin without it being too tight of a fit. Highly recommended.
from Duck Key, FL on 9/10/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
Great product [...] Well this item would be something similar to strapping two rockets to your legs. Gives you a lot of propulsion each kick. It is great for a free diver because it allows you to cover the most ground with the least effort.
from St. Pete FL on 9/3/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
I'm a serious spearfisherman - tank & free dive and these are great combo fins. I prefer the stiffer 2000H model over the 3000H as they are more responsive in heavy current when you're trying to track down a big fish. These are my third pair and for the money they just can't be beat.
from 70 feet under in WA on 8/6/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
I can't believe that I did not get before now!
I got the wrong size at first and my second set had a manufacture defect, bad luck? The exchanges were painless.
[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Toronto, Canada on 7/25/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
Good fin for the moderately fit beginner freediver/snorkeller/spearfisher. Considered Cressi 3000 which would have been too soft. Somewhat narrow foot pocket. Worn with lycra sock, no pressure points during pool use. Normally wear size 11-12 shoes, ordered fin in size 10/11, fits well/snug. 3mm booties may make them too tight. These things are like strapping rockets to your legs!
from orange county on 5/29/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
its hands down the best fin you can buy before the 350$ and above range.
from malibu ca on 1/24/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
I am a serious freediver and have always loved this fin - It holds up really well - I've never had one break down on me as opposed to the more expensive fins where the inserts come out. I wear it with a non soled bootie.
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from West Palm Beach on 1/16/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
This is an excellent fin for scuba or spearfishing. I had the expensive Apollo Bio Fins and they seem like jelly compared to these. This is a stiff efficient fin that will maximize your bottom time. It can be cumbersome at first but you will never get tired in a current. Foot pocket is soft and comfortable. Give them a shot.
from Miami, Florida on 11/9/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
I use these fins for freediving and spearfishing, they are really effortless to kick. I live in miami and the weather is horrible at times, with 4 foot waves, and i can kick through the waves like nothing when i'm swimming back to my boat. I use to use them for diving also but my kicks were too strong and I would leave my dive buddy in the back, so I now use Mares Volo Power(very nice fins). The only thing that bothers me with the fins are that they are a little narrow for me feet. I have extremely wide and flat feet but if you don't use a sock then it will be fine.
from Hudson, FL on 11/8/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
I bought my first GARA's 25 years ago and used them the day before I received my shipment. I just wanted a new pair and since I had ordered a new scuba outfit from Leisure Pro I had them ride along with the other equipment.
Very, very happy.
Leisure Pro is the best. I ordered the wrong size (my mistake)and they exchanged it with no problems at all. First Class organization, quick shipping, great communication. I will definitely buy from these guys again. I recommended LP to my friends and family and I only do this when everything is top-notch.
from PSL FLA on 11/8/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
Have only used free diving but intend on using for scuba next chance I get. Love the power. I wear a shoe size of 9 1/2 and I ordered a 8-9. They are a little loose around the ankles and gave me a rash. Nothing a pair of dive socks wont cure. I have spent many years snorkling and diving. Sorry I didnt purchase sooner
from St. Petersburg Florida on 11/8/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
Great free diving fin
from La Crescenta, CA on 11/8/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
A few easy kicks and you're at 25 ft, even w/o weights wearing 3mm neoprene.
Prompt delivery. Arrived in good condition.
from St Pete Fl on 10/25/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
I use these for spearfishing and open water recreational diving. Not really ment for wreck or confined environment diving but best full foot fin I could find for the open water.
from San Juan ,P.R. on 10/23/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
I am a freediver and the 2000 HF fins are great.
I don't need the use of sock's because they feel very comfortable and they don't hurt my feet as other fins do.
from Bahrain, Tampa Bay on 10/10/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
Spearfishers dream. Smooth, fast, powerful.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from DC on 9/25/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
Great classic Long fin - I typically wear a size 10 sneaker, or a 9-1/2 dress shoe. I bought the 8-9 size Gara to wear with no socks or booties.
I scuba and snorkel with them. They have so much power with one kick you can glide around fairly effortlessly - I feel more balanced diving with these in scuba. I would only recommend scuba diving with these in warm water with little weight in a open water situation.
Downsides are that they are very big and you have to be careful not to hit things, plus if you have weak legs/feet your going to cramp like crazy.
from San Diego on 9/11/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
These fins generate excellent propulsion with little leg effort allowing a snorkeler or diver to cover a lot of ground easily. Great fins for free diving for lobster or spearfishing.
from OCALA, FLORIDA on 9/5/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
THESE FIN GIVE VERY GOOD THRUST, THOUGH THE WATER
from key west on 9/4/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
fins have too much torque for me, caused cramps. They were extremly powerful underwater, but could not swim on the surface without weights
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Republic of Palau on 8/21/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
These are GREAT fins for diving in strong currents.
Too much fin for snorkeling on the surface, but awesome as soon as you get underwater.
Highly recommended for strong, advanced divers.
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
much fun, good for the beginers and the pros.
overall awesome fin
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Whidbey Island, WA on 3/24/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Gara 2000 HF Fins, Black:
These fins are very good for casual freediving. I like to float along, and occassionally make deep dives. Being old, fat, and out of shape, I thought I'd be happy if I hit 50' while diving in the Caribbean recently. To my surprise, I hit 70' without much difficulty. These fins aren't what you'd use to power along so much as to dolphin kick gracefully. They actually seemed to propel me more slowly at first, but I think it is due to their efficiency that I felt this way. My buddy couldn't keep up as well. He tried them and referenced uncomfortable torque on his ankles. I had no such discomfort. I wouldn't mind if they had a little bit more stiffness and perhaps a bit of channel technology (like a Mares fin). Overall, I was very happy using them daily for the past week- no blisters on wearing them with no booties.