Dots on the Inside of Jet Fins

[annasea]

How does one determine the size of an older model Jet fin that only has raised dots on the inside of the foot pocket? I bought a pair last night on ebay for a great price based on the assumption that they're large. When I asked for further clarification of this, I was told there wasn't actually a size marked on the fin, but that the size had been determined based on internet research. Does anyone know what the dots mean? I'm hoping they have something to do with the size.

TIA!

 

[kidspot]

must be some really old Jets as even my non-lightning bolt jets (early 80's) have sizes marked inside the footpocket.

fwiw - all my jets have cirles in them and numbers, but they relate to manufacture date/mold info etc.. or so I've been told (makes sense since I have a couple pair of mediums and the circles and numbers don't match)

Maybe you'll just have to see if they fit? Or order a new pair from Leisurepro ...

Aloha, Tim

 

[annasea]

Thanks for the reply, Tim. The seller offered to refund my payment so I may take her up on that offer. OTOH, if they're *really* old, are they worth having from a collector's POV?

 

[Walter]

Do you want to collect old gear or merely have it for Christmas/birthday gifts for your friends who do?

 

[annasea]

Do you want to collect old gear or merely have it for Christmas/birthday gifts for your friends who do?

Is this a (not so subtle) hint?

 

[Walter]

LOL, just jerking your chain.

 

[annasea]

As always. If I were going to buy you anything, it'd be spring straps.

 

[*Floater*]

Perhaps you could ask the seller for the width, depth and height of the foot pocket? Ask for the max length and width as well...

Then look at kidpost's page here to id the fins: http://www.kidspot.org/personal/scuba/#fincomparison

My own numbers were a little different: http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=137102 (unfortunately the attached pics don't show up anymore)

 

[Walter]

She did, the measurements fall in between.

 

[Walter]

As always. If I were going to buy you anything, it'd be spring straps.

Thanks Darlin', I won't hold my breath (number one rule of SCUBA), besides why would I want them anyway?