need a quick fix to lose steel spring straps

[Spoon]

i have spring straps for my jets and noticed that i usually have to keep fixing them underwater. i think they area bit lose, i am size 10.5 and i got the size 10 springs. i cant change them anymore. i was wondering if there is any minor fix i can do to solve the problem? maybe adding some tape or even wrapping the springs in rubber strips to make it thicker?

 

[Hoosier]

You didn't put a string (spool line) inside the spring? Otherwise, the spring will be extended later. Or get the think rubber tube for a minor adjustment.

 

[Spoon]

You didn't put a string (spool line) inside the spring? Otherwise, the spring will be extended later. Or get the think rubber tube for a minor adjustment.

nope i dint know you were supposed to do that. arent they suppose to remain at a certain length for life? ive only used these on 9 dives so i dont think they would have extended.

btw what kind of string should i put?

 

[Spoon]

You didn't put a string (spool line) inside the spring? Otherwise, the spring will be extended later. Or get the think rubber tube for a minor adjustment.

how long should the string be?

 

[Hoosier]

When I put it on 11 inch spring, it was recommended about 15 inch. But, based on my experience,, you can see how much it needs to be extended for a don/doff. That is an about the length you need.

how long should the string be?

 

[Spoon]

When I put it on 11 inch spring, it was recommended about 15 inch. But, based on my experience,, you can see how much it need to be extended for a don/doff. That is an about the length you need.

would you recommend nylon lines?

 

[Hoosier]

#24 reel line that is used also for a spool. For a durability, I used a braided line, not twined...

 

[Spoon]

#24 reel line that is used also for a spool. For a durability, I used a braided line, not twined...

thanks hope they have this in my dive shop, if not i will look for something appropriate.

 

[Spoon]

there is no space to insert the strings into the spring?

 

[mossym]

what kind of spring straps are you using?
anyway, if the springs are stretched too far in the first place i don't think the string wil do any good now, it's to stop you over stretching in the first palce..