Help!! Please!!

[Ryan Dennis]

Hey Everyone,

I am looking to purchase my first set of gear for scuba diving. However, I have run into a few issues. My size is a major problem has been for everything I have ever wanted to do. I have a size 15 foot. however, I can only find gear that fits a size 14 or lower. Any help would be greatly appreciated....

The only other issue I have is wetsuit but that's another forum. (guess its a good thing to be 6'8" tall and 400lbs....)

EDIT: I am going with Henderson for the boots, I just need fins now..... the Hollis f1 bat fins... are a good choice but would like other ideas if anyone has them..

 

[noj3333]

I have size 15 feet... henderson makes boots that fit me, and I use hollis f1 bat fins... for the wetsuit, you'll need to go custom imo

 

[Ryan Dennis]

I have size 15 feet... henderson makes boots that fit me, and I use hollis f1 bat fins... for the wetsuit, you'll need to go custom imo

Thanks, I will look at Henderson. figured I would have to go custom. Any advice on that? I live in Florida and between springs and oceans, the temp can vary. and recommendations on thickness? 3/2??

 

[Ryan Dennis]

Thanks, I will look at Henderson. figured I would have to go custom. Any advice on that? I live in Florida and between springs and oceans, the temp can vary. and recommendations on thickness? 3/2??[/QUOTE

Also looking at the hollis i am guessing you got 2xl?

 

[The Chairman]

I wear OTBs... now they're owned by New Balance and they're phasing them out. They have holes in the soles to drain the water quickly. These guys have my boot in your size: New Balance Abyss II Coyote 8-inch Combat Boot | OTB Water Boots 220MCO They were designed for Navy Seals to be their into the water and then "Over The Beach" shoe.

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

Hey Everyone,

I am looking to purchase my first set of gear for scuba diving. However, I have run into a few issues. My size is a major problem has been for everything I have ever wanted to do. I have a size 15 foot. however, I can only find gear that fits a size 14 or lower. Any help would be greatly appreciated....

The only other issue I have is wetsuit but that's another forum. (guess its a good thing to be 6'8" tall and 400lbs....)

Take a look at our fins. We carry a footpocket that is larger than most manufacturers. Since you wear (only) a size 15 , you probably will need to use a 2-3 mm neoprene sock with our largest fins.

Competition Freediver Fins | MAKO Spearguns

Also, if you are interested in a higher performance fin, we are running a charity auction on Ebay where ALL the proceeds are donated to a veteran's charity. maybe place a bid on these fiberglass blades.

MAKO Spearguns Fiberglass Fins Charity Auction

Thanks!
Dano

 

[Ryan Dennis]

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[noj3333]

Go diving and see if you need a wetsuit (granted a suit is good for more then just thermal protection). I bought a shorty 3mm Henderson suit last year and I still haven't needed it for my tropical diving.

 

[lexvil]

I have size 15 too, the fins will depend a lot on the boots you use, if possible try the fins on with the boots on. I have found width to be one of the limiting factors with most fins and boot combinations. Seawing novas work well, also Sherwood Tritons are my current choice, they are weird fins in a way in that they are not stiff and don't offer a lot of feedback other than moving as easily through the water as with anything else I've tried. The tritons don't work as well with a frog kick as the novas or a host of other fins out there.

For the most part size 15 turns you into goldielocks but with very few "mama bear" options, Hollis bats, XL performed really well with thin booties but wouldn't fit dry suit boots, XXL jumped in size to being big and loose even on the drysuit boots, moving around with each kick.

I'm a little guy next to you at 6'5" and only 250 but I do have an old drysuit that will likely fit you, needs a neck seal for sure and maybe wrist seals too, yours for the cost of shipping if you want it.

 

[noj3333]

@lexvil , I'd be interested in that suit! 6'5 350 (ex D-1 football lineman)...