Cressi Gara 3000 LD - size

[portinfer]

Hi - I use sporasub footpockets with 44-46 footpockets and these work well with 3mm socks.

What size do you think would be a better fit with 3mm socks for the gara 3000 LD ?

They have 44-45 or 46-47.

Cheers if you have tried them and can let me know

Ed

[Naim]

Go for the big ones Ed Ive found the Cressi's to be a bit on the small side but its cheaper to put on a thicker sock than replace the fins

[portinfer]

Cheers Naim - I initially thought that the 46-47 would be a good one to go for and tweak 'em with 5mm socks if needed

In fact not such a bad idea as the water gets pretty chilly here for most of the time so fivemils could be the place to be...

Anyone else with any experience ?

Ed

[Murat]

i am using 3mm socks both in winter and summer. I don't think its makes much difference since you have full suit etc...but again the coldest water here was 13degree celcius this year.

i am using my gara 3000s 44-45 sith 3mm socks + 2 wooly socks and its still fine. Cressi footpockets are flexible and soft so i think will not bother you if get actual size.

[portinfer]

Cheers Murat - have you ever tried Sporasub footpockets ?

Can you remember your size ?

Cheers if you can - Ed

[stone_shot]

13 celsius is cold? That's as warm as it gets here!

[Murat]

sorry to hear it stone_shot. Not surprised though when you consider the distance to the ecuador line of Cyprus and Ireland

portinfer, not tried sporasub....but this may give you an idea, i am wearing 44-45 sportshoes and 44-45 gara3000 fits me with 1.5mm neoprene socks + two layer of wooly socks... The point is cressi footpockets are not rigid like omer or any other brand so it does not cause cramp if they are little tight.

[portinfer]

I've gone for the 46-47 and hope they fit - guess I can always glue some neoprene pads in them to flesh them out....

Cheers
Ed

[portinfer]

Bought the Cressi 3000LD in size 46-47 - these fit me fine and I also use Sporasub size 44-46. I am normally a UK size 10.5......

Just some info that I would have found useful so hope someone else does.

The footpocket on the Cressi fins seem nice and soft and a bit longer than the Sporasub.

Have yet to try them in the sea...

Ed