Scubapro Jets; removing stock straps and replacing with spring straps

[Bob]

Don,
I just replaced mine as well, it is a bit of a pain, but you can bang out the pin with a nail punch against a brace, and then slide the clip on the new pin and pry up on the clip to slide it over the new pin. I finished by squezzing together with some vise grips to make sure it wouldn't pop off, and they have worked fine for over 20 dives now..so much easier and more comfortable than the strap..hope this helps..

That's how to do it. Durability hasn't been an issue for me. The SP springs have metal pins and won't break. I probably have 7 or 800 dives on my spring straps and wouldn't change back. I think they are more comfortable than rubber straps, and much easier to put on, in, or out of the water. almtree: Bob

 

[HowardE]

I used a flat file to file the pin flat on "top" and then pliers... Took about 1 minute.

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[Bob]

I used a flat file to file the pin flat on "top" and then pliers... Took about 1 minute.

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It took me three hits on a Pin Punch with a small Ball Peen hammer, then a pull and twist with pliers. almtree: Bob

 

[2dogs]

I've got a set of pins with fine thread machine screws in the end to loc-tite in upon reassembly. I can't remember where they came from because they are 5 or 6 years old but it's sure an easy way to add the heel springs.

 

[Don Wray]

Thanks all, I did it today. I used a file and filed the head down, popped it loose with needle nose and was through in about 3 minutes. Thanks.