Going from spring straps back to rubber on jet fins, need hardware

[robpiat]

I have tried 2xl and 3xl jet fins for my size 15 boots. The 3xl are too big and the 2xl are snug with hard soles but fit better. The 2xls I bought used came with spring straps that are too tight. I think they are 12" or so.

I'd like to try rubber straps if I can't find a 13-14" spring strap but the places I have seen them want a fortune for the hardware. Is it standard stuff? Any recommendations?


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[dumpsterDiver]

FYI.. back when I used to use jet fins, I would make my own heel straps from two strips of truck inner tube. If you are a DIY person, get a junk innertube (for free) from the truck tire dealer and try it yourself. The straps were more elastic and much better than any scuba rubber strap i ever tired. I emphasize.. you want to make the heel strap with TWO layers of truck inner tube double thickness

 

[decompression]

I have tried 2xl and 3xl jet fins for my size 15 boots. The 3xl are too big and the 2xl are snug with hard soles but fit better. The 2xls I bought used came with spring straps that are too tight. I think they are 12" or so.

I'd like to try rubber straps if I can't find a 13-14" spring strap but the places I have seen them want a fortune for the hardware. Is it standard stuff? Any recommendations?


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I can dig up a bunch, pm me your address.


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[Nemrod]

I have some also if Decompression cannot find his for you.

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[buddhasummer]

I have tried 2xl and 3xl jet fins for my size 15 boots. The 3xl are too big and the 2xl are snug with hard soles but fit better. The 2xls I bought used came with spring straps that are too tight. I think they are 12" or so.

I'd like to try rubber straps if I can't find a 13-14" spring strap but the places I have seen them want a fortune for the hardware. Is it standard stuff? Any recommendations?


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There are a variety of different length springs available over here, not cheap though at about $15 each but let me know if you have no joy and maybe I can help.

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What helpful people we are

 

[robpiat]

Pretty awesome group!


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[buddhasummer]

Pretty awesome group!


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Not including myself, yes, there are some great people on this board. I've been helped out of a jam or two. What's more amazing is its from complete strangers. It's nice to know there are some good people in the world.

 

[MaxBottomtime]

I've been using bungee straps on my 2XL Jetfins for several years now. They come in any length you want and last several hundred dives.

 

[eelnoraa]

I have use method describe by Max as well. And if non of the above member find their jet rubber strap hardware, PM me as well, I think I have two set laying around

 

[Centrals]

I DIY the spring strap.