Spring straps revisited

[Rick Inman]

Just finished putting spring straps on my Atomic fins last night and I couldn't have done it without all your help! I couldn't find the correct size springs at first, but then a guy suggested using the springs for screen door replacement. Perfect. A little long, but no problem cutting them to size using all your advise. I used the heat wrap over the shackles with the 10/32 screws. Nice and neat. The only issue I had was sliding the tubing over the springs. The fit was so tight that I had trouble sliding it all the way over. So, a little Pam cooking spray into the tube and it slipped right down.
Thanks to PipeDope and all the others for the help!

 

[WreckWriter]

Screen door springs are likely not stainless, maybe not even a decent grade of steel. My guess is you'll have corrosion issues.

WW

 

[Rick Inman]

Screen door springs are likely not stainless, maybe not even a decent grade of steel. My guess is you'll have corrosion issues.

WW

Humm... I thought the box said they were SS, but I'll check it out. Thanks.

 

[standrod]

Just finished putting spring straps on my Atomic fins last night and I couldn't have done it without all your help! I couldn't find the correct size springs at first, but then a guy suggested using the springs for screen door replacement. Perfect. A little long, but no problem cutting them to size using all your advise. I used the heat wrap over the shackles with the 10/32 screws. Nice and neat. The only issue I had was sliding the tubing over the springs. The fit was so tight that I had trouble sliding it all the way over. So, a little Pam cooking spray into the tube and it slipped right down.
Thanks to PipeDope and all the others for the help!

Rick,

Were the shackles tight enough for your Atomic fins? I noticed post on my Atomics are a little smaller in diameter than my other fins.

 

[Rick Inman]

Rick,

Were the shackles tight enough for your Atomic fins? I noticed post on my Atomics are a little smaller in diameter than my other fins.

A little small, yes, so I really had to clamp them down until the ends were close enough, then buy a shorter screw. But it was the smallest shackle I could find locally. Make SURE you leave the post that comes with the shackle in while slowly squeezing to size, as others have instructed. Anyway, not a big deal and it works great.

 

[CALI68]

Pipedope, Question: Does the (your) clip rotate around the fin peg? That would be the ultimate! The problem with the Apollo C-Strap or the Mantas for example is that they are set in one position. That's the only thing buckle systems have on springs they rotate to fit the angle at which you tighten the strap on your ankle.

 

[Boogie711]

Yes, they rotate. Pipedope and I use the same design. But you don't really want it to spin around freely, because they're clamped down over the peg pretty tight. But you can easily set them into the position that's most comfortable.

 

[CALI68]

Cool! Thanks.

 

[glbirch]

Pipedope, saw this thread for the first time today, and I've been kicking myself ever since. Now I can use my spring straps and keep my Avanti Quattro's.

Thanks for sharing this!

 

[pipedope]

I did originate the switch to a simple SS screw to replace the shackle pin.

I did spend a few minutes taking the pictures and posting them.

I like the Quatros but never did like the buckles. With the spring straps they are great.

Have fun.