Unlike a dedicated dive expedition where proper gear is the priority, a family trip usually demands a "bit of everything." One day might be spent snorkeling from shore, while the next involves a spontaneous boat dive to a nearby cove.  For these types of vacations, the challenge is often taking all you need without overpacking. On a recent trip that spanned several different aquatic environments, I used the Cressi Maui fins to see how they handled the transition between casual...

Tech-style fins have slowly been creeping into recreational diving for years now. More divers are looking for something with a bit more authority in the water without fully committing to the weight and price tag that usually come with traditional technical fins. That’s exactly where the Cressi Origin fins caught my attention. The Origin comes in a heavier (HD) and lighter (LD) versions. At first glance, the Origin fins look reassuringly familiar. Their wide blade, vented channels and solid rubber...