Cressi Gara Professional LD Freediving Fins 7/8 (40/41)

2024-10-09T08:07:19

Too stiff, takes lots of practice to work then in.

TIMOTHY A.

2024-07-17T16:03:15

I bought these fins a few years ago for SCUBA, not free diving. I've been diving for 40 years and have used many different standard strap fins with booties. These fins were amazing - the most comfortable fins by far that I've ever used. I wore the Cressi 2.5 mm sock with them. The size 42-43 were a perfect fit for my US size 10 foot. I felt they had more power than my standard fins, but don't know how they compare to other freedive fins. My legs or ankles never cramped, even in heavy current. Unfortunately after 2 seasons and about 100 dives, the back of the heel started splitting in the middle as some others gave noted and of course they were out of warranty. I tried patching with Aquaseal, which got me through the season, but eventually peeled off. I'd love to get another pair and may eventually, but want to get more than 2 seasons out of my fins, so am going to try Seac next.

Mel P.

2022-05-10T11:29:18

The sizes run small so they were a bit tight but overall they are a good buy.

KRAMER W.

2021-04-18T12:28:54

Pros: I?ve got a men?s US13 low-volume foot and this is THE MOST COMFORTABLE FOOT POCKET I?ve ever experienced in 40+ years of diving (SCUBA, snorkel, free). Cons: Blade is way too soft to give any real propulsion. ie all show, no go. I have a pair of inexpensive 25 year old plastic US Diver fins bought at that are still comfortable and propel as fast (horizontally and vertically) for the same effort, and they take up way less space in my bag. Thinking I?ll cut 4-5 inches off the end and then they?ll be pretty good. Summary: if you need the easy-but-stong propulsion generally gained by longer fins (freediving, SCUBA in current) get stiffer fins. If you want to LOOK cool, and have super comfortable foot pockets for low-volume feet, these are the bomb.

STEVEN L.

2021-01-11T03:49:39

I swim in the ocean nearly every day and own both the Gara 3000 and these Gara Pro LD. The 3000 are a lot of fin and sometimes I feel they are too much for my late middle aged body. I was hoping that the Pro LD would be a long fin but more flexible and less stressful to use. What I have found is that the Pro LD feel stiffer and are actually wider than the Gara 3000. On the other hand the Pro LD foot pocket seems to be a stronger design and is shaped to fit a more normally proportioned foot. My feet are quite narrow and the 3000 fit me better for that reason. These Pro LD fins are a lot of value for the money. A young swimmer starting out could hardly do better and should get many years of use from them. In general, I like the quality of Cressi fins and these are no exception.

Peter D.

2020-06-05T09:24:42

Solid fins - no complaints

Damien C.

2019-09-08T15:34:10

Good find at a good price. Comfortable Easy to grab heel tab helps to take the off.

BRADLEY W.

2019-08-14T10:37:47

High quality fins, great for freediving but not for snokeling

Nabayah K.

2019-07-07T16:12:19

Love them. Lots of power.

BRANSON R.

2017-08-02T03:05:59

Still getting used to them (first pair of long fins) but so far so good.

Robert F.

2016-10-18T04:35:19

i was very pleased with everything. the price was unbeatable the ordering and confermation process was quick and easy. most important the items arrived two days before the promised date and in perfect condition. leisure pro is my full time online dive shop. very satisfied.

gordon r.

2016-09-07T16:38:21

I liked the fins upon initial use but then after a few free dives a hole developed on the heel of the foot pocket. It was covered under warranty but I had to pay return shipping to leisurepro which was almost $20. For a product that cost under $80 I was not happy to pay another $20 to get them replaced. I would have liked to see leisurepro or cressi cover the return shipping. I have not yet used the new replacement fins.

Kevin T.

2016-09-02T08:45:42

Big fins, big value and shipped on time. Having difficulty getting my military discount on future orders.

David A.

2016-08-04T10:26:24

Just used my new Garas last week in the lower keys. Super comfortable and a ton of power. I'm 6'3 and 265# they cruise me through the water like a rocket.

Charles R.

2015-10-08T20:00:00

Good

Michael

2015-08-24T20:00:00

Best buy ever Very durable and very flimsy. These fins help me get to great depths

Collin

2015-07-26T20:00:00

Delivered on time without any problems!

Joel T.

2015-07-25T20:00:00

So far, for Spearfishing I have been extremely satisfied with these fins. I'm faster and more confident in the water I feel more comfortable staying down longer on a breath hold because I can get back to the surface quick with these.

Lake D.

2015-07-20T20:00:00

Great fins for free diving and very comfortable, swam for 2 hours with no booties on just the fins and my feet feel like it never happened....

adam

2015-07-12T20:00:00

Delivery was top notch as well, without any problems!

JT s.

2014-09-15T20:00:00

i,m a scuba diver and i do recreational apnea for spearfishing

GERARDO B.

2014-09-14T20:00:00

They are very good fins. You save energy.

Yo

2014-08-19T20:00:00

Got these for my boyfriend to start spearfishing and freediving with me. We take these out 2+ times a week. He says they are tight compared to the Reaction Pros, both fins are size 12-13.

LYDIA R.

2014-08-18T20:00:00

Arrived on time and exactly as advertised. Snorkeling is what I bought them for. Great propulsion.

JOHN R.

2014-08-18T20:00:00

I took these out about 1000ft offshore to freedive some soft coral sites in the Guld of Mexico. They were easy to get on and long as heck, so no way was I walking backward into the water in them.)I swam out in pretty chopped 2-4 ft seas and dove down and cruised for very long distances searching out locations. A weight built may have helped me since when I head downward it takes these flippers abit to get them fully submerged. Definately nothing like snorkeling fins, since they are made for cruising at depth. I also noticed by fins were brushing together on my kicking motion, I beleive because the normal stride of my kick is closer together. I assume these fins are a slight bit wider than my old snorkel fins, but I just needed to adjust to them. Overall, couldn't be happier and glad to share how great these fins worked for me. My first pair of good, long, freediving fins and I plan to keep using them for years.

Dspkable

2014-07-14T20:00:00

These are great fins for the money. Way better than scuba fins if you are snorkeling or free diving.

B B.

2014-06-29T20:00:00

Much more comfortable with thin neoprene socks. Can't beat the price point.

freedvr

2014-06-18T20:00:00

they are nice for free diving the bahamas for lobster and some spearing. I am a fairly strong swimmer, and these fins are not stiff. They are much better than my short scuba fins, but I would have gone with a stiffer fin for more efficiency.

jason

2014-06-05T20:00:00

Excellent propulsion with these fins. Minimal effort to descend. Excellent for Spear Fishing and Free Diving.

jflan3006

2014-05-14T20:00:00

Love the product, mega push with these. Definitely go a size smaller than your show size

Papa