In 1950, long before technical diving was a concept, Cressi revolutionized the diving world with the introduction of the Rondine Commando USA fins, along with other rubber models. These fins were originally designed for the U.S. Underwater Demolition Unit (UDT) and were widely used throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Today, the Origin fins perpetuate this historical legacy, combining Cressi's extensive experience in fin manufacturing and design with the latest technologies and materials. ORIGIN fins are perfectly suited to the demands of technical diving due to their characteristics, resistance to abrasion and fracture, as well as a muscular design and single-material construction. However, their use has also spread among recreational divers because they provide good stability when finning, adequate power, and are versatile for different types of finning. True to the original designs and patents, they offer rubber versions with positive/neutral or negative buoyancy:
The ORIGIN HD boots are made of a high-density material (Shore 80 hardness) with a slightly negative weight (-165g in saltwater for size M/L) and are a truly powerful 4x4, suitable for demanding underwater work and for divers who value that extra weight in their feet. The ORIGIN LD fins are made of a medium-density material (shore 60), neutral or slightly positive (10g in size M). Their rigidity is designed for truly versatile use. These fins are so neutral you barely notice you're wearing them. They are very stable, easy to use, and absolutely versatile for all types of fins.
They share the exclusive Cressi "foot pocket under the blade" construction: Now with a 5% increased angle (15º total), the blade originates directly from the top of the foot pocket, transmitting all the effort generated while finning without energy loss. This is ideal for relaxed finning without straining the anterior tibial or calf muscles, and it channels water from the ankle to the very edge of the blade, unlike traditional models where the foot pocket contributes nothing to propulsion. Besides improving the directionality of the fin stroke, this design provides performance between 10% and 15% higher than what would be expected from a fin of the same blade surface area. All of them are ideal for enjoying excellent maneuverability. Self-adjusting stainless steel AISI 316 spring straps are included as standard. Replacement springs in various sizes are available. The angled buckle keeps the spring straps in an optimal position on the heel counter. The simple pin design allows for easy strap replacement if needed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The buoyancy level of a fin is independent of its weight out of water, as it depends exclusively on the density of the materials used and their specific weights when submerged. While we produce two different buoyancy levels, these vary according to fin size due to the different weight distribution of the spring strip relative to the fin material itself, and, of course, depending on the density of the water in which they are used, whether fresh or saltwater, as this is not the only factor influencing density. The negative or positive buoyancy of a fin varies by a few tens of grams when submerged and should not be overestimated compared to other, much more important factors such as efficiency, versatility in different situations, finning comfort, power at takeoff, or the ability to maintain a suitable cruising speed during continuous finning. In 1950, long before technical diving was a concept, Cressi revolutionized the diving world with the introduction of the RONDINE COMMANDO USA fins. Today, the new ORIGIN fins are perfectly suited to the demands of technical diving thanks to their characteristics, abrasion and fracture resistance, as well as their robust design and single-material construction. Their use has also spread among recreational divers because they provide good stability while finning, adequate power, and are versatile for different finning styles. The ORIGIN HD fins are made of a high-density material (Shore 80 hardness) with a slightly negative buoyancy (-165g in saltwater for size ML). They are significantly more effective for propulsion due to their superior responsiveness and a blade surface area to stiffness ratio designed for truly versatile use. These fins are so comfortable you barely notice them on your feet, as they are practically neutral. They are very stable, easy to use, and absolutely versatile for all types of finning. - They share the exclusive Cressi "foot pocket under the blade" construction: Now with a 5% increased angle (15º total), the blade originates directly from the top of the foot pocket, ideal for relaxed finning without straining the anterior tibial or calf muscles, and channeling water from the ankle to the very edge of the blade. - Self-adjusting AISI 316 stainless steel spring straps are included as standard. Springs of various sizes are available as replacements. The simple pin design allows for easy strap replacement if needed.