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Cressi Long Free Diving Soft and Powerful Fins

  • Long blade, full foot pocket
  • Soft plastic and elastomer construction
  • Pull-on closure, regular fit
  • 1.31 kg listed weight, black
  • 2 year limited warranty, made in Italy

Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A long-blade full foot fin built for free diving, made in Italy. The listing has no size chart.

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ASIN: B0014F6HD4Model: BH135142Category: Diving Fins

Styles Available

Us Man 6.5/8 | Us Lady 7.5/9 | Eu 40/41Us Man 8/9.5 | Us Lady 9/10.5 | Eu 42/43Us Man 9.5/10.5 | Us Lady 10.5/11.5 | Eu 44/45Us Man 11/12.5 | Us Lady 12/13.5 | Eu 46/47

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Overview

Not a short snorkeling fin, the Gara 3000 pairs a long blade with a closed heel design. The blade is soft plastic with an elastomer foot, and the pull-on design needs no straps.

A long, soft blade moves a lot of water per kick, which is what free divers want for efficient, slow strokes. Shoe sizes and blade length are not given, so use the maker's chart.

Who it's for

Adult free divers who like a long stroke and a foot pocket worn on bare feet. Scuba divers wearing thick boots should choose an adjustable open-heel fin.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Long blade for efficient kicks
  • Soft, elastomer foot pocket
  • Pull-on, no straps
  • Made in Italy
Cons
  • Size chart not listed
  • Long blade is awkward to pack
  • Bare feet or thin socks only

Performance notes

Blade length and stiffness decide how much water each kick moves, and a softer long blade favors slow, deep kicks over quick sprints. The foot pocket transfers leg power to the blade, so a snug fit wastes less effort.

Specifications

ModelBH135142
Dimensions & fit
Weight1.31 kilograms
Capacity & performance
Age Range DescriptionAdult
Construction & materials
Material TypeSoft plastic, elastomer
ColorBlack
Included components
Included ComponentsLong blade full foot pocket fins
Warranty & support
Warranty Description2 year limited
Other details
Closure TypePull-on
Fit TypeRegular
Sport TypeDiving

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Frequently asked questions

What comes with the Cressi Gara 3000 fins?

The listing names the long blade full foot pocket fins as the included component, a single pair.

Are Cressi Gara 3000 fins for snorkeling?

They are listed for free diving with a long blade, so they are bulkier than a short snorkeling fin.

Do Cressi Gara 3000 fins have straps?

No. They are full foot fins with a pull-on closure.