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The second material is the revolutionary new dual density (techno polymer) polypropylene which forms the blade, and in conjunction with the third silicone based material creates a channeling effect. The channeling effect is the characteristic of the fin that enables a high level of energy to be transferred in both up and down strokes of the kick pattern. The blade originates from the upper part of the foot pocket, with a 20% increase in useful surface area compared to a traditional fin of the same length.The blade also has a differentiated thickness and gets thinner towards the edge to guarantee greater and more uniform bending.
The side stringers are made from two different materials that alternate with each other and overlap in different zones to obtain a structure with controlled flexibility in the different areas of the blade. New up-and-over adjustable quick-release buckles allow ideal positioning of the strap on the heel. A new system of buckle locking prevents the possibility of falling off, even if the fins are unbuckled. The result of all this technology is a fin that offers excellent thrust, without too much effort, perfect for beginners as well as moreexperienced divers.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Texas City on 3/12/2011
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
I love these fins. thought they would be very stiff, but after getting into the water man these things has got some power when you need it...
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from UAE on 3/30/2010
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
The best fins I have used! I need heavy fins to keep my feet down as I'm a big guy. They fit perfectly and give you the power you need to swim around. Lost one fin on a night dive recently, so I'm buying a new pair now!
The best customer service!
from San Juan, PR on 6/11/2009
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
This fins are harder than the Cressi reaction.
However, they dont bend that much. If you kick fast, you will go fast.
from Festus, MO on 7/23/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
Nice fins can't beat them for the price!!
from Florida on 6/1/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
A little slow in current
from Sydney on 2/20/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
Good fins with a good speed once you get used to them. The only con would be probably the weight which seem a bit too much to me but in the water it doesn't matter much.
[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from oscoda mi on 1/23/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
no cramping
from Brighton, mi on 1/23/2008
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
These fins are really heavy, and hard plastic. Wrong product for me! They were pretty cool looking though!
from Denver, CO on 12/7/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
The one hand click on strap was great getting in and out of the water. They are easy on an off even with all my gear on!
I order the Grey/silver with Yellow, and they came all yellow. At a dive shop where I was on vacation, I saw the silver ones and still liked them better. They photo on your web site showed the silver with yellow accent....that is not what I recieved, but had no time to return them over a color. Delivery was on time and in good condition.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from NY on 11/8/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
Great pair of fins from one of my favorite fin companies, Cressi.
The Rondine A is a sleek looking fin. The straps are easy to grab and adjust for easy entry and removal. It accommodates many types of dive boots. It has the right amount of flex - not too much, not too little.
It is very powerful. It is not hard to kick, but the stronger your kick, the more thrust this will give. Definitely able to cruise with these things. Very good to have when fighting currents and the like.
Price is a real steal for the quality of the product.
My only con is the sizing; I cannot wear this fin without any boots in my normal size. I NEED to wear boots with this fin. Then it fits perfectly. Otherwise, it wobbles around a bit. This isn't a big deal though, because I wear some form of boot all the time anyway.
I would get this fin if you want a high quality, long lasting and useful fin for many types of diving as well as snorkeling.
from Wisconsin on 11/8/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
I use it for snorkeling. I have not had any problems with it so far. It fits nicely and is comfortable. I feel it is a really nice fin.
from New Orleans, Louisiana on 10/12/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
Good fin easy to use doesn't take alot of energy to kick.
from Boston, MA on 9/25/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
Whenever I wear these fins with my wetsuit/boots they cut the skin on the front of my ankles. When I wear them with a drysuit/boots they bruise the tops of my feet. Perhaps it's the sizing, I don't know. But I bought the right size per the size chart and they really feel comfortable up until I use them for anything longer than a half hour. I really need to replace these fins at this point!
from spokane wa on 8/22/2007
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
great fin would purchase again
[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
If Q were alive, 007 would have a pair of these, I have used all kinds, and there is no resistance, no effort, and the power is unreal. They stick to your feet like glue and easy to put on and take off. There is no other fin like this, it has become standard issue for my diveclub
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
These things transfer the most thrust per unit effort in any fin I have ever tried. I call them my outboard motors. They flat out CRUISE with very little effort. I LOVE THESE THINGS!
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Cressi Cressi Rondine A Fins:
I tend to like Cressi Products. Its as simple as this: they have yet to fail me. Not all of them are for me, but for the most part the gear holds up and performs as advertised.My good ol gigantic Frogs were showing wear after a good run at sea, and it was time to pick new fins. Why this became the most impossible decision to date with dive gear is beyond me, and best left outside of this review. There are just too many gimmicks and gadgetry worked into fins these days, while the irony is the same old designs tend to get the best reviews by those who know.That being said, the frogs have some gadgetry built in, but nothing that gets in the way. I appreciate the full foot pocket that seems urchin-proof, the quality is definitely high and everything looks built to last. I have about 40 dives on my Rondines, so I have by no means pushed them to the limits.The buckle is classic cressi: no gimmiks here, just a solid snap and release. I have to say, that its far less easy to lose or break than my frogs were, so some improvement has been made. Good news considering a broken fin buckle can ruin your whole day!What I appreciate most, is I have the solid and familar snap of my old frogs, including the power, with a much more agile and space friendly shape. I dont feel like I have long drooping fins on my legs now, and im not reminded as much of the enourmous fin length I was toting with the frogs. So basically I get all the power and handling of my frogs in a smaller package with a sturdier retention mechanism.The foot pocket has also picked up softer rubber, but its pretty much meaningless to me: I wear very thick boots to begin with and get all I need from them.These fins, as all frogs tend to, require proper technique and good legs or else you will get exhausted. They arent touted as what I like to call "lazy mans fins" that help you move effortlessly through the water. I believe you should be able to dive with any type of fin, and if you are so out of shape that you require a special fin to get through your dive, you may want to reconsider this physically demanding sport we call diving.Snorkelers should reconsider this purchase, as they truly are scuba fins. The flat blades make surface paddle difficult if you dont have scuba helping keep your legs under the waves. That being said, there is a slight curve to the overall arch of the fin, which really helps if you are on your back and going back to the boat on the surface.For the price, you cant go wrong, especially if you are a previous Frog user. [...]