Fin straps too long

[nkw5]

I got a new pair of fins with really long straps. I have long ends on both sides when I cinch the fins up. I have something like 3 inches of strap on both sides. Definitely a bother and a snag hazard. What should I do with the extra rubber? I tried tucking them under the strap but with thick gloves that doesn't work. I don't want to cut them. This is probably a dumb question, but can someone suggest how I solve this problem?

 

[Wayward Son]

Cut them, adjust them to fit you & duct tape the ends, or replace them with spring straps & never be bothered again.

 

[Chad Carney]

Here's how I solved that problem.

Chad

 

[Sideband]

Here's how I solved that problem.

Chad

What are those, water skis? They look 3 feet long.

Joe

 

[miketsp]

I got a new pair of fins with really long straps. I have long ends on both sides when I cinch the fins up. I have something like 3 inches of strap on both sides. Definitely a bother and a snag hazard. What should I do with the extra rubber? I tried tucking them under the strap but with thick gloves that doesn't work. I don't want to cut them. This is probably a dumb question, but can someone suggest how I solve this problem?

I'd roll up the excess in a tight roll, drill 2 x 1/8 holes from outside to in (each side) and pop rivet against a washer slid down the centre of the roll. The excess roll will not come loose and will serve as a convenient handle to pull them tight. Pour some super glue down the centre of the rivet to stop the iron pin from going rusty inside the aluminum rivet.

 

[Dstone20]

Get spring straps. I had a similar issue with my fins and the excess strap was constantly getting hung up on Kelp. I replaced the rubber straps with spring straps and haven't had a problems since.