Broken fin strap

[Xaryo]

Have somebody already broken the cliping thingy on Aqualung fins? I'm talking about the "quickrelease" of the strap just behind the foot.

Well, the thingy being made of plastic, I suppose it was ment to break.

Is it nice to know that there are not many thing some duct tape and brass wire can't repair.

 

[meesier42]

engineered obsolescence...

its how they make sure you always need more parts

 

[Wayward Son]

or just replace them with springs.

 

[mts0628]

Have somebody already broken the cliping thingy on Aqualung fins? I'm talking about the "quickrelease" of the strap just behind the foot.

Well, the thingy being made of plastic, I suppose it was ment to break.

Is it nice to know that there are not many thing some duct tape and brass wire can't repair.

Hey Xaryo:

I have a pair of Blades 2 that I used to wear with those straps. After breaking one of the straps buckles from it being clogged with sand and gravel, I switched to spring straps which I made myself. I can post pictures if you're interested and it is simple to do.

OR, if you'd rather just replace it with an OEM strap, I will sell you one for cheap but you obviously know the weakness of this kind of buckle and strap assembly. Just let me know.

With kind regards,
Thomas

 

[beanojones]

Bungies...
Where is that link?

 

[Couv]

Here is one thread on spring straps and bungee straps:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/making-your-own-gear/272356-homemade-springstraps.html

 

[DevonDiver]

Spring straps are definately the way to go.

Springs are much more robust and provide a more snug fit - especially when your booties/drysuit gets compressed at depth. The other benefit of springs is that they are less likely to get entangled.

 

[Xaryo]

I will go for spring straps eventually, but I did the repair because I didn't have a spare strap and because when I came back home, it was to late, the LDS was closed and I was diving the next morning.

I just love doing Duct tape engineering.