THE GREAT DRYSUIT FIN THREAD - seperate boots

[Scubaroo]

It seems that almost every day on ScubaBoard someone is asking what size fin they need for their drysuit boot. So in an effort to make a reference chart to help future drysuit divers with the same question, can all drysuit owners who are using seperate boots with their drysuit (eg DUI Rockboot, Bare Trekboot), post a reply to this thread, filling in JUST the following information:

Drysuit boot type
Boot size (specify US/UK):
Fin model:
Fin size:
Spring strap brand (if used):
Spring strap size (if used):

There is a seperate thread being started for users of attached boots.

So please only respond if you are using seperate boots with your drysuit. If you have any questions, PM me directly rather than post in this thread, to keep this thread easy to read for future reference.

Eventually responses will be collated into a reference chart, and it will go into a boot/fin FAQ somewhere.

thanks!

 

[vodolaz]

Drysuit boot type: DUI RockBoots
Boot size (specify US/UK): 11 US
Fin model: Turtles
Fin size: n/a (only one size)
Spring strap brand (if used): whatever Lloyd Bailey's sells
Spring strap size (if used): unknown (installed before shipment)

Edit: The spring heel straps from Lloyd Bailey's are "classic Jackie Smith" brand, size still unknown.

 

[dborden]

Drysuit boot type: DUI Rockboot
Boot size (specify US/UK): 12
Fin model: Ocean Vortex V12
Fin size: X-Large


These fins would fit even larger boots. I have a pair of large/x-large aeris velocity fins that do NOT fit with this boot!

 

[Birdman]

Drysuit boot type: DUI Rock Boot
Boot size (specify US/UK): 13
Fin model: Scubapro Jet Fins
Fin size: XL
Spring strap brand (if used): homemade Halcyon clone
Spring strap size (if used): 14" spring

It's a tight fit in the fin pocket. My normal shoe size is 12, so that may help. When I put the fins on the spring is extended to 17"; a few fin strokes and the boot finds its way to the end of the fin pocket.

also:

Drysuit boot type: DUI Rock Boot
Boot size (specify US/UK): 13
Fin model: Turtles
Fin size: "turtle"
Spring strap brand (if used): homemade Halcyon clone
Spring strap size (if used): (not yet finished, should be 10.5" spring based on measurements)

Turtles fit perfect.

 

[JoelW]

Drysuit boot type: DUI Rock Boot
Boot size (specify US/UK): 12 (I wear 10 1/2 in normal footwear)
Fin model: Turtles
Fin size: the one size
Spring strap brand (if used): Joel Specials, courtesy of McMaster Carr and a sporting goods store (hockey puck)
Spring strap size (if used): I trimmed the spring to get what I needed and don't have the measurement off hand.

 

[matt t.]

DUI Rockboots size 10 (US)
Mares Avanti Quattros
fin size XL
Mares rubber straps (supplied with fins)

 

[scottc]

Whites evolution boots
size 10
Force fins excellerating
size XXL
bungie straps from Force Fins


Note- Tried the size XL fins too small


Scott:wacko:

 

[dtdiver]

Drysuit boot type: DUI Rockboots
Boot size (specify US/UK): US 9
Fin model: Scubapro Twin Jets
Fin size: large
Spring strap brand (if used): home built
Spring strap size (if used):

 

[michaelrking]

Drysuit boot type: DUI Rock Boot
Boot size (specify US/UK): 12
Fin model: Force Fin Pro
Fin size: XXL
Spring strap brand (if used): Bungee style from Force

Previously
Drysuit boot type: Jungle combat boot
Boot size (specify US/UK): 13
Fin model: Force Fin Pro
Fin size: XXXL
Spring strap brand (if used): OEM Nylon strap from Force Fin

The Rock Boots are a little narrower across the sole, I can get them in XXL Force Fins. The combat boots were too wide, but worked nicely with the XXXL's.

 

[breathe_nitrox]

Drysuit boot type: DUI Rockboots
Boot size (specify US/UK): US 12
Fin model: Turtles
Fin size: Turtle sized
Spring strap brand (if used): Covci
Spring strap size (if used): Med (I think)