Cressi Gara 2000 HF Freediving Fins 12/13 (46/47)

2021-10-29T06:05:16

My sone loves them

MIKE P.

2020-08-24T09:11:06

Great fin for freediving.

CARL T.

2019-08-19T15:35:28

These fins are seriously stiff, and require substantially more energy to kick than a standard snorkeling fin. This also means much more propulsion, so you can get moving pretty fast. I use them for amateur freediving, and they allow me to dolphin kick at a slow pace to reach depth while keeping my heartrate low. While this is my first pair of long, freediving/spearfishing style fins (so I can only compare them to snorkeling fins) I definitely recommend them, as they are durable, comfortable, and have served my purpose well.

William L.

2019-08-18T00:28:04

I ordered the 2000 HF and my buddy ordered the professionals. After diving with both, I prefer the 2000 HF. They are much firmer which allows for quick acceleration. While you can still go fast with the Gara Professional (maybe not quite as fast), it takes longer to get to top speed as they do not accelerate as fast. The tradeoff, however, is that the Gara Professional, being softer, is not as demanding on the ankles. After diving to 40' for about an hour with the HF 2000, I feel it in my ankles a smidgen, but nothing major. One other major difference between these fins is that the professionals performed really bad when swimming around on the surface. They wanted to float up on top of the water. The 2000 HF performed much better on the surface. The 2000 HF are also easier to turn around or maneuver while under water as the stiffer blade is easier to control.

Emad A.

2019-03-20T13:08:33

Excellent free diving fins. Been using these fins for years. It’s nice to be able to get the exact same fins as they are manufactured just like they were 20 years ago!

DAVID M.

2019-02-26T11:26:09

Excellent craftsmanship!

Chad C.

2018-12-19T15:37:23

Comfortable, effective in strong currents, which is why I bought them. Be prepared to be teased about their 34 inch length. Length makes it a challenge to have a dive bag that will accommodate them, so beware. Foot size is true. Just used them my 4th year, returned from Raja Ampat happy I had them.

MICHAEL W.

2015-08-30T20:00:00

yes

Kiddo

2014-06-16T20:00:00

Great pair of fins, but be warned - they are long, as they should be, so a bit more uncomfortable above water than your regular fins. Mine do not fit booties, but are great with "socks". Once you get used to the trick taking them off (pinch the heel and slide), it's easy to take them off. They have negative buoyancy, so don't lose them!

ninak

2014-05-26T20:00:00

Great fins! Used them for the first time yesterday, took a bit of getting used to as I have never used fins this long. Very pleased.

Papa

2013-08-14T20:00:00

Great product overall. A bit firm relative to my previous freediving fins but delivers efficient speed and power.

Surfrider

2013-06-16T20:00:00

I have 11.5 shoes and am wearing a 5mm fin sock with these and the 12-13 size works for me

KG

2013-05-29T20:00:00

I have not dived in these yet, but will comment about the sizing. I dive in cold norcal waters and wanted a 5mm sock. I normally wear a 11.5 shoe so ordered the 12-13 size fin and it fits perfect when wearing the 5mm sock.

K

2012-03-06T19:00:00

These are on the stiffer side for a long fin. Yes they are tiring to me for long surface swims but are great once you're under water getting down or returning to the surface freediving. The big news is how great these are for scuba. Comfortable and efficient for long dives. MOST MANEUVERABLE long fin I have ever used. I have never been able to back up with long fins but I can with these! Helicopter turns are easy. They frog kick well too. They kill in a current and save a lot of gas. They are good for travel because they are so light. Just pack them in a long duffel or fin bag if your gear bag's too short.

naui D.

2011-06-30T20:00:00

My cressi 3000ld were more forgiving but sadly they fell off my kayak never to be seen again so I bought these puppies. Diving off of Jersey has it's own unique demands. I freedive mostly off the beach. sometimes the surf gets rough, lot of sandy bottom, but spearfish around jetty rocks which we have alot of. Love these fins got a little cramped for a while but you can slow go it with these, or hop it up if you need to get off a rockpile in a strong wave.

CHARLES G.

2010-05-05T20:00:00

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!

Braden F.

2010-04-24T20:00:00

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.

ZEB M.

2010-01-17T19:00:00

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

Dude

2009-10-14T20:00:00

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!

SAMUEL F.

2009-08-18T20:00:00

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.

Inuki

2009-07-15T20:00:00

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.

The K.

2009-07-08T20:00:00

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.

KEVIN C.

2009-06-23T20:00:00

Prompt and in good condition.

Hyeparis

2009-01-13T19:00:00

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.

Captian D.

2008-09-09T20:00:00

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.

MICHAEL C.

2008-09-02T20:00:00

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.

Carbo K.

2008-08-05T20:00:00

I got the wrong size at first and my second set had a manufacture defect, bad luck? The exchanges were painless.

H2O S.

2008-07-24T20:00:00

Delivery was fast and without problem. UPS charged COD. Leisure Pro did not mark as "gift" as requested for tax purposes.

Mr O.

2008-05-28T20:00:00

its hands down the best fin you can buy before the 350$ and above range.

brett

2008-01-23T19:00:00

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.

baja g.