Has anyone purchased spring fin straps that fit on the Mares Quattro Avanti fins?
Spring Fin Straps for Mares Quattro Avanti Fins
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Yes. But when looking, please consider this old thread: Line Traps on Spring Straps
(Edit) Rick's latest design seems to mitigate this problem: Small Post Spring Straps - Manta Industries & Highseas Millwork Manta Industries & Highseas Millwork
(Edit) Rick's latest design seems to mitigate this problem: Small Post Spring Straps - Manta Industries & Highseas Millwork Manta Industries & Highseas Millwork
Mares sells them here, too expensive, about one third the price of the fins.
How much are the ones above in the US?
How much are the ones above in the US?
I’ve used bungee from old style scubapro Seawing nova on those, you can usually find them used from broken nova’s
I paid around $78.00 with tax at my LDS for the Highland straps pictured.Mares sells them here, too expensive, about one third the price of the fins.
How much are the ones above in the US?
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ElCarlos
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Bought a pair of used Quattros just because of the already installed spring straps for 20€ and they work great.
If you have the metal fin connectors you can find suitable springs in many hardware stores. Finding SS is hard (and expensive), but since they are visible you should be fine just monitoring the spring.
I recently had to resize my spring straps (changed boot size) and that is what I did. Bungee works well also, and is easier to size properly. Making sure the strap is the right size is very important. Marginally (1cm too long) left me with one fin on at the surface and the other drifting to the sea floor 104' below. Yes, we found each other.
$30 a pair here. Storm Stainless Steel Spring Straps (Pair)
I recently had to resize my spring straps (changed boot size) and that is what I did. Bungee works well also, and is easier to size properly. Making sure the strap is the right size is very important. Marginally (1cm too long) left me with one fin on at the surface and the other drifting to the sea floor 104' below. Yes, we found each other.
$30 a pair here. Storm Stainless Steel Spring Straps (Pair)
bradlw
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What I find funny is that these fins seem to still be rather prevalent. I've had mine for maybe 25 years or more. It's about the only gear it seems from my browsing in general recreational terms....that has not been obsoleted by newer models.
So when I get back into diving I have already considered I should likely get new fin straps since elastomer in storage for 20+ years is not likely to be in great shape....
why would I want to consider these springs over a Mares OEM strap? I always enjoyed the release buckle that extends the strap but does not release it. Always worked well for me getting back on the boat, etc....
So when I get back into diving I have already considered I should likely get new fin straps since elastomer in storage for 20+ years is not likely to be in great shape....
why would I want to consider these springs over a Mares OEM strap? I always enjoyed the release buckle that extends the strap but does not release it. Always worked well for me getting back on the boat, etc....
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