Great Product - Apollo Splits

[RonFrank]

I have the original Apollo Bio Pro's and love them! My dive buddy bought a pair of ScubaPro Twin Jets at the same time and has not been as happy with his.

How many years have the Bio Fins been the top rated fin? I was thinking about adding C-Straps to my current fins. Has anyone else tried these?

I did not go with the Apollo C-Straps, but did get the EZ spring straps. Love them!

I got them with the yellow rubber pull tab, and it's rather amazing how many people have commented on how that is how they find me in a group.

In any event, spring straps are the bomb! Fin doffing and donning is effortless, and they are comfortable, and mostly indestructible.

The C Series require a bit of modification to attach them, and they are permanent. The EZ straps attach on the existing mounting bolt, and if somehow they do break (hard to imaging), I can replace the strap. Either solution I'm sure works well, I opted for the less expensive solution.

 

[RonFrank]

I'd have been better off with one set of Jet fins I could use diving both dry and wet.

I dive BioFins both wet, and dry without issue. Backing up is a bit of a trick, but I think I'm actually getting to the point I can do it. I think that is about the only kick where non-splits work better. Then again, 99% of the divers I've seen could not back up regardless of what type of fins they were using.

I have close to 100 dives on my BioFins, and bought them used. So far, other than some scratches, they are like new. I'm not sure exactly where they would separate?

 

[susan6868]

oops, my bad. I'm thinking the straps I borrowed weren't genuine c-straps, in which case, I'll have to take my own advice and try the real deal.
Maybe that's why they didn't feel comfortable.
Note to self: Ty the REAL ones.......

 

[DivePartner1]

... 99% of the divers I've seen could not back up regardless of what type of fins they were using. ?

I'm not sure why you wouldn't want to be able to back up. It certainly rules out wreck diving.

[/QUOTE] I have close to 100 dives on my BioFins, and bought them used. So far, other than some scratches, they are like new. I'm not sure exactly where they would separate?[/QUOTE]

They are splitting between the "split" in the fins. In fairness, this started at about 200dives on these fins, but I could be paid less than $200+ for fins and not had this problem.

 

[bentex]

I did not go with the Apollo C-Straps, but did get the EZ spring straps. Love them!

I got them with the yellow rubber pull tab, and it's rather amazing how many people have commented on how that is how they find me in a group.

In any event, spring straps are the bomb! Fin doffing and donning is effortless, and they are comfortable, and mostly indestructible.


Thanks for the info. I had not heard of the EZ straps but have now found several places that sell them. They look like great replacement straps with no modifications to my fins. I like your idea about the yellow straps, that will create a more unique looking fin to allow my buddies to see me better. Did you measure as the manufacturer recommended?

Thanks!

 

[bentex]

No problem. I appreciate your input!

 

[bentex]

susan6868 oops, my bad. I'm thinking the straps I borrowed weren't genuine c-straps, in which case, I'll have to take my own advice and try the real deal.
Maybe that's why they didn't feel comfortable.
Note to self: Ty the REAL ones.......


No problem susan, I appreciate your help.