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Cressi Reaction Open Heel Fins

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DESCRIPTION
Reaction is the most recent Cressi open heel adjustable strap fin which has been developed after the Rondine A.The Reaction is an innovative fin in look and performance. The Reaction is molded using the exclusive and patented Cressi system with 3 materials. The three materials consist of a comfortable thermo-rubber (elastomer) anatomic, computer-designed foot pocket. The foot pocket encompasses the foot assuring transmission of the leg-to-fin thrust without loss of energy, adding efficiency to the fining action.

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. These new buckles locking system prevents the possibility of the buckle falling off, even if the fins are unbuckled. To all these excellent features, Reaction adds anew, longer, more flexible and lighter blade that provides excellent thrust with minimum muscle fatigue and the smallest expenditure of energy.

FEATURES
  • Combine's Lightness, Thrust, Comfort and Durability
  • Soft and Comfortable Foot Pocket
  • Three-Material Patented Design
  • Snap Blade for High Efficiency
  • Shock and Abrasion Resistant
  • Impact and Corrosion Resistant Quick-Release Buckles
  • Quality Rubber Straps
  • Cressi-Sub Quality:

PRODUCT REVIEW

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Cressi Reaction Open Heel Fins
 
4.3

(based on 21 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accommodates boots (15)
  • Comfortable (14)
  • Efficient (11)
  • Lightweight (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA (18)
    • Snorkeling (7)
    • Recreation (6)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        74% 

        (14 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        84% 

        (16 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced diver (8), Recreational diver (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Good Set Of Fins

    My wife and I bought these fins before going to Bonaire as an open-heeled fin is recommended due to wearing boots for rugged shore entries. The fins worked great, not too stiff, but not...Read complete review

    My wife and I bought these fins before going to Bonaire as an open-heeled fin is recommended due to wearing boots for rugged shore entries. The fins worked great, not too stiff, but not overly flexible either. Fins give good propulsion, and did not did not seem like "too much fin" for snorkeling as some other reviewers indicated. We have used primarily for snorkeling/free-diving but imagine they would work equally as well for SCUBA diving. Another criticism was the foot insert area being too big, we wear them with Seasoft boots and love them (read my review on them too if looking for a great warm water boot). Feet never cramp and I have spent multiple hours in the water at multiple points in the day (both in Bonaire and Roatan). Overall a great fin for a price that doesn't break the bank.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    foot pocket not great

    You will not confuse the foot pocket fit with that of a mares fin. The sole is arched upwards resulting in some odd sensations and loss of leverage on upstroke. Thin soled booties result ...Read complete review

    You will not confuse the foot pocket fit with that of a mares fin. The sole is arched upwards resulting in some odd sensations and loss of leverage on upstroke. Thin soled booties result in greater instability. Wear a thicker hard soled bootie.

    Blade has nice progressive snap and works well with frog sculling. Clunky foot pocket design makes packing a bit more of a burden then other fins. Newfangled strap design (all plastic construction) will not accomodate stainless or save-a-dive straps.

    Reviewed by 21 customers

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    4.0

    Mixed feelings

    By Heather the wanna be diver

    from Vacaville, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA

    Comments about Cressi Reaction Open Heel Fins:

    I have these in the pink. When i purchased them i hadn't tried them in the water and i wish i could have given them a test run. I am not in the best shape and i used these just while snorkeling in Lake Tahoe. They are long stiff fins, i HATED them for snorkeling but deeper underwater i could see them giving amazing power, if your leg muscles are strong enough and your don't get cramps. I started to get cramps in my feet from them as well.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    5.0

    Haven't touched my other fins since.

    By Matthew (The Cuttle Fish Liberator)

    from Calgary

    About Me Professional

    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Comfortable
    • Efficient
    • Gr8 4 strong swimmers
    • Lightweight
    • Very Powerful

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Recreation
      • SCUBA
      • Travel

      Comments about Cressi Reaction Open Heel Fins:

      Very good fins. I used Mares Avantis and their Vol (something). I bought these because I need fins without heels to make beach entry. Ever since I haven't touched my old fins. These are GREAT fins for people in good shape. They are VERY stiff, but this allows for UNBELIEVABLE power, and if your in good shape you can become quite the scuba sprinter. The only possible down fall again is that they are stiff, so people that are out of shape or prone to leg cramps may find that these fins are hard to deal with.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      One of the best !

      By q8diver

      from Kuwait

      Verified Reviewer

      Comments about Cressi Reaction Open Heel Fins:

      I have use it for 2 years now and I think that I will use it for the next 10 year

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      4.0

      Watch sizing!!!

      By Mo'Diver

      from Ottawa, Canada

      About Me Advanced

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Accommodates Boots
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Recreation
        • SCUBA
        • Snorkeling
        • Travel

        Comments about Cressi Reaction Open Heel Fins:

        These fins are sleek, lightweight and are uncomplicated. Be careful with regard to sizing--[...] I am a women's size 8-9 shoe and the size S fin is wayyy too big, even with a boot. I had to exchange them for an XS which is better. [...]

        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too big
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good fin, but there is one catch

        By SeaMonkey Don

        from San Mateo, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accommodates Boots

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • SCUBA

          Comments about Cressi Reaction Open Heel Fins:

          I have this in clear/yellow. This is a good fin and looks great.

          Not really a complaint as opposed to something to consider, is the strap. These fins do not accept the universal spring straps. Cressi has a different clip system than most.

          Also, Cressi does not offer spring straps.

          Again, just something to consider.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

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