Better Size and Fitment, Same FROG perf!

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 ...Read complete review

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. [...]