Mares fins & steel spring strap compatibility issue

[Mtbr]

Do I need to grind off the tiny horizontal notch that's underneath the main post?

I have the Innovative/Tilos pro diver model and the notch is preventing me from mounting it. Here's a link to the straps I purchased: see link:

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/fins/pics/TilosSpringStraps.jpg

 

[Chewie07]

Which fins do you have?

I have the Volo Powers and I purchased these exact ones:

EZ Spring Fin Strap - Recreational Diver, Black from LeisurePro.com

All I did was pop off the OEM straps and pop on the new ones. No grinding needed.

I didn't have to grind or alter anything. Simple plug and play. They work great!

Don't know if that helps or not...?

 

[Greg Barlow]

I use a small router bit on my Dremel to remove the material. Be very careful, and use as slow a speed as feasible. Spring straps are an excellent addition to any fin.

Greg Barlow
Former Science Editor for Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine

 

[reefduffer]

Do I need to grind off the tiny horizontal notch that's underneath the main post?

I have mares quattros and got spring straps made by Scubaboard's own Wayward Son. They attach with SS shackle bolts. I had to cut off the plastic ridge on the post, which I expect is the same as what you're talking about (And apologies for the noise if not). I just used a utility knife; it took a minute or so each to cut it out.

Here's some pictures of a finishing touch I added:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/do-yourself-diy/191307-ss-spring-straps.html
see post #18. That will also let you know if we're talking about the same thing.

 

[Mtbr]

Which fins do you have?

I have the Volo Powers and I purchased these exact ones:

EZ Spring Fin Strap - Recreational Diver, Black from LeisurePro.com

All I did was pop off the OEM straps and pop on the new ones. No grinding needed.

I didn't have to grind or alter anything. Simple plug and play. They work great!

Don't know if that helps or not...?

I have volos, power volos, and quattro, and they all have the natch underneath the post.

 

[scuba_moron]

I have mares quattros and got spring straps made by Scubaboard's own Wayward Son. They attach with SS shackle bolts. I had to cut off the plastic ridge on the post, which I expect is the same as what you're talking about (And apologies for the noise if not). I just used a utility knife; it took a minute or so each to cut it out.

Here's some pictures of a finishing touch I added:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/do-yourself-diy/191307-ss-spring-straps.html
see post #18. That will also let you know if we're talking about the same thing.

I like your setup, especially with the added heat shrink tubing!