Scubapro Jetfins: Anyone notice they're harder to find?

[Bryan]

I'm interested in buying a new pair of XXL Jetfins, and have found that all of the usual USA online stores don't have them.

Sure, there are Hollis F1s and a variety of other Jetfin-like offerings, but no actual Jetfins.

Is this because of a shortage, a new batch that is being produced, or something else?

 

[Ben_ca]

A buddy just picked some up at our LDS (San Jose, CA)... didn't seem like there was a shortage...

 

[NJDiverMark]

Your right about not finding them online. Luckily my lds has tons in stock as they cater more towards tech diving. Try ebay..

 

[Bryan]

Do either of your dive shops have online stores? I'd be grateful if someone could post a link to a U.S. shop.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

The military just ordered a whole crap load of them.
I ran into the same thing and that's what I was told.
I did a trade here on SB and got a pair.
Used ones are as good as new ones. They never wear out.

 

[parzdiver]

Remember that Scubapro doesn't authorize online sales so it may just be the online channel for those particular fins isn't available to those retailers. I have noticed with Scubepro gear at online stores is a bit hit or miss with some stuff.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Do either of your dive shops have online stores? I'd be grateful if someone could post a link to a U.S. shop.

If you don't mind paying full price plus shipping this LDS has them:
Pinnacles Dive Center (707) 542-3100 - Santa Rosa, CA
I'm sure they would take a credit card over the phone and ship them to you.

 

[Bryan]

Great! Thanks for the information

 

[NAUIwowee]

I was at our shop Sports Unlimited yesterday and I believe I saw a XXL set of Jet Fins on the rack. Give Tony a call and ask him if they are still there.

 

[CMAN]

Used ones are as good as new ones. They never wear out.

What do you mean they never wear out, a guy from our shop just riped the foot pocket on his that he purchased in 1979!