Spring Straps?

[femftal]

After infinite "getting my fins off" struggles while shore diving in Curacao, I have decided I'd like to try some spring straps. The operative word here being try (I also have issues keeping the fins on during a dive, but that's an unrelated boot issue I'm also trying to solve). I have Apollo Bio Fins, and their spring straps can't be switched back to the rubber straps once installed. So, any recommendations on the generic ones? Our LDS went out of business, so I was perusing Leisure Pro and in reading reviews didn't see any where folks had installed specifically on the Apollos and wondered if anyone here has? I did a few searches but didn't find any specific posts on the forum. Thanks in advance!

 

[buddhasummer]

These XS Scuba springs are well made and will fit most types of fins.

Classic Fins and Universal S/S Spring Straps - Dive Gear Express

 

[iamrushman]

i have a pair of spring straps and have never had any problem with them....

 

[FM1520]

These XS Scuba springs are well made and will fit most types of fins.

Classic Fins and Universal S/S Spring Straps - Dive Gear Express

Thats kind of expensive. Checkout house of scuba:

Mask & Fin Straps - House of Scuba - Scuba diving equipment, scuba gear, diving wetsuits, snorkel.

 

[rhwestfall]

Thats kind of expensive. Checkout house of scuba:

Mask & Fin Straps - House of Scuba - Scuba diving equipment, scuba gear, diving wetsuits, snorkel.

The XS straps are a significantly well designed and constructed product. I dare say that if you didn't like them, you likely could recoup close to your initial investment in resale, so don't let that spook you.

 

[Scuba.com]

XS Scuba has a universal spring strap. It fit's most brands, and they come in three different sizes including small (8"), med. (10") and large (12"). Here is a link to a video: Scuba.com Video: XS Scuba Universal Spring Fin Straps Video Review - Fins

Personally, as long as they are not too loose, spring straps are the way to go. They are a snap to put on and take off, even when you are dealing with poor surface conditions.

Happy diving,

 

[iamrushman]

get a pair of the above....they work great.

 

[seattlepaul1975]

Spring straps are amazing!!!!

 

[buddhasummer]

Thats kind of expensive. Checkout house of scuba:

Mask & Fin Straps - House of Scuba - Scuba diving equipment, scuba gear, diving wetsuits, snorkel.

Expensive is a relative term. As with most things you often get what you pay for.

I don't like spring straps that have plastic buckles for me it almost negates the main selling point of spring straps i.e robustness, plastic can and does break. I wouldn't buy the springs you linked to for this reason. I'd rather pay the extra $30 and be done. The XS springs are very well made and virtually unbreakable which to me is worth the extra. Cheers.

 

[Byrdie]

I use spring straps and would recommend them. My only caution would be the sizing, which is contingent upon the thickness and depth of your boot. I found that there is not really a correlation between strap size and boot or fin size. For example, my fins are XL but the straps that I wound up using are S/M. Maybe that is the way it is supposed to work but was a bit confusing when purchasing them. While it may not be an option, I would recommend buying them in person while sizing up the strap with you boots and fins.