THE GREAT DRYSUIT FIN THREAD - seperate boots

[MikeR]

Whites Catalyst Quad

Drysuit boot type=evolution rockboots
Boot size (specify US/UK): 12US
Fin model: Turtles and Quatros
Fin size: Turtle size/ XL Quatros
Spring strap brand (if used): Manta for both
Spring strap size (if used): large for both

 

[Dan The Man]

Drysuit boot type : DUI Rockboot
Boot size (specify US/UK): 11 US
Fin model: Turtle
Fin size: Turtle Sized
Spring strap brand (if used): Manta
Spring strap size (if used): Large

 

[Genesis]

Drysuit boot type - DUI neoprene socks into Tusa XXL (size 13) booties.
Boot size: 13 US
Fin model: IDI "Power Fins" (SP Jetfin clones)
Fin size: XL
Spring strap brand (if used): eBAY specials, 11" springs
Spring strap size (if used): 11" springs

Comment: springs could use 1/2" taken off them, and probably will get modified within the next couple of weeks. Otherwise, works well.

 

[ScubaScott]

Drysuit Boot type: Bare Trek Boots
Boot Size: 12US (XL)
Fin Model: Turtles and Quattros
Fin Size: Turtle Size and XL
Spring Straps: McMaster-Carr DIY Specials
Spring Size: 11" Spings

Pocket is tight on the Quatros, but they have stretched out over the season - I still like these fins. The turtles are a nice fit with no extra movement, but I've had limited testing experience with these so far.... more to come....

SS

 

[Hop Devil]

Drysuit Boots Dui rock boots size 10
Fins Turtle Fins size Gigantic
Spring Straps Home Made (Who would pay $55 for these?)

PS XL JET Fins will not work with size 10 rock boots. Trust me!

 

[bcsean]

Drysuit Boot type: Bare Trek Boots
Boot Size: 12US (XL)
Fin Model: Mares Volo
Fin Size: XL

I've heard the trek boots changed recently and mine are only about a year old. It's a cozy fit getting the trek boots in there, but they do fit with a bit of wiggling.

 

[PnL]

:huh: Drysuit boot type: DUI Rockboot
Boot size (specify US/UK): US 9
Fin model #1: Dacor Tigers
Fin size #1: XL (regulars don't fit at all)
Fin Model #2: SP Jets
Fin size #2: XL
Spring strap brand (if used): Homestyle
Spring strap size (if used): 11" ss spring

The XL Tigers fit great with size 9 Rock Boots but those Jets .... I don't how you guys get your Rock Boots in there. ERP and Spectre shared some insight but I still envision a crow bar being jammed between the diminutive Jet Fin pocket and the Rock Boots to get them in there .... :doh: ... I guess I'll have to try the silicone approach so I can get them off while hanging from a ladder at the back of a boat ... or while I'm hopping around the beach trying to get the fins off while dodging the surf :huh:

 

[Firediver]

This is for an Abyss Explorer Suit.

Drysuit boot type: Volcunized Rubber
Boot size (specify US/UK): 7 mens
Fin model: Dacor Panther w/ ABS lock system
Fin size: Small
Spring strap brand (if used): none yet
Spring strap size (if used): none yet

 

[Yerba Mate]

I use a Whites Aqua Pro:

Drysuit boot type: Vulcunized Rubber
Boot size (specify US/UK): ML (something like size 10 mens)
Fin model: TUSA Imprex
Fin size: XL

 

[11B3Y]

Drysuit boot type : DUI Rockboot
Boot size (specify US/UK): 10 US
Fin model: Turtle
Fin size: Turtle Sized
Spring strap brand (if used): Ebay (forget who I bought them from)
Spring strap size (if used): Unknown

I tried the XL Jet Fin, way too small a foot pocket. My Large Twin Jets squeeze on but are difficult to remove post dive. I just tried the Turtles and love them. They seem to be a cross between the look and style of the Jet Fin with the flex and ease of use of the Twin Jets. I was concerned they would be "too" soft but all doubt was removed after 2 dives.