In the gray and cool waters of the North Sea, where divers in drysuits or 7mm wetsuits need to be able to put on their fins with 3mm gloves on their hands, a regular adjustable strap becomes a frustrating acrobatic feat at the edge of the boat. Cressi has designed the Reaction EBS as a concrete solution to this everyday problem for divers in cold water. We'll take a closer look.
This detailed evaluation report is based on our documentary analysis conducted on August 6, 2026. Our ranking system maintains its neutrality, and no affiliated links are active on our website.
To analyze the performance of this adjustable intermediate diving fin in a standardized manner, we evaluate it based on five criteria with equal weighting. No field tests were conducted by us for this particular fin. This overall score of 4.20 out of 5 reflects its theoretical design quality and does not guarantee individual comfort.
Type and Usage (Score: 4.5 / 5)
The Cressi Reaction EBS is a fin designed for recreational diving, adjustable to suit intermediate-level divers who operate in various water conditions and seek to simplify their equipment. It's suitable for both warm and cold water diving.
The average weight of approximately 800g per fin is reasonable for a cold-water adjustable fin. The medium stiffness rating of 3 out of 5 places it between the flexibility of recreational fins and the rigidity of technical fins.
Sails and Propulsion (P2: 4/5)
The reactive polypropylene blade provides an excellent flutter kick and versatile performance with a good frog kick, back kick, and helicopter turn. This versatility in propulsion is the main advantage of the Reaction EBS.
Imagine a professional kitchen knife with a blade that slices, dices, and debones without needing to be changed. It might not be the best in each specialty when considered separately, but its overall efficiency surpasses that of any single-purpose knife. This is the logic behind this responsive polypropylene sail, which responds correctly to every sailing style without favoring any one in particular.
The EBS marine bungee system is the key differentiator of this model. The open heel slips onto the boot in a fraction of a second, and the bungee strap holds securely but releases easily when taking it off. The comfort rating in cold water reaches 4 out of 5.
Data collected on August 6, 2026. This evaluation sheet was written based on technical data and user feedback, without individual field testing conducted by us.
