THE GREAT DRYSUIT FIN THREAD - seperate boots

[Greg Barlow]

Drysuit boot type: Viking
Boot size: 12 US
Fins: Mares (different ones) XL
Spring strap: Manta on one pair, and factory ABS on others

I like the design and quality of construction for the Manta spring straps, but they appear to be rough on the attacment posts. The posts are really getting scarred from the Manta plate design. It appears as though it is self limiting, and will eventually stabilize. Only time will tell...

I've never really had a problem with the Mares factory straps other than a few instances where one side came open. Mine are the older versions without the locking tab. If I purchase another pair of the spring variety, they will most likely be Boogie's design. I believe that the shackle will be less damaging to the posts.

Greg

 

[CALI68]

Drysuit boot type: DUI Rock Boots
Boot size (specify US/UK):US 8
Fin model: Scubapro Jet Fins
Fin size: XL
Spring strap brand (if used):Halcyon
Spring strap size (if used): 12"

 

[clark4131]

Drysuit Boot: DUI Rock Boots - Size 12
Fin Model: Jet Fins - Size XXL
Spring Strap: Custom made

I thought the Jets were going to be way too big and sloppy when I first saw them, but I used a shorter spring than normal and it took in all the slop and they fit perfect now...SC

 

[CRDiver]

Drysuit boot type: DUI RockBoots
Boot size: 15 US
Fin model #1: Pro Force Fin, size XXXL w/bungie heel straps
Fin model #2: IDI Turtle Fins w/standard heel straps

Being a size 15, I'm pretty limited in my options. The Turtle Fins, believe it or not, are a tad small - my boot can't quite reach the end of the foot pocket, but they're still usable. I'm told the new XXL ScubaPro Jet Fins have a slightly larger foot pocket than the Turtles. Mostly I'm using the Pro Force Fins because of the better fit. They take awhile to get use to, but once you have the trick down, they aren't bad.

 

[The Great Orca]

Hello fellow board members,
I'm new and I was wondering what fins go with a size 13.5 trek boot. Any splits? Mares volo? Jet fins?

 

[scubahorse]

Drysuit boot type: Bare Trek Boots
Boot size (specify US/UK):US 8
Fin model: Mares Avanti Quattros
Fin size: XL
Spring strap brand (if used):N/A
Spring strap size (if used): 12"

 

[renpirate]

Dry suit boot type: DUI Rock Boots
Boot size: 10 US
Fin model: Scubapro Jetfins
Fin size: XXL
Spring straps: Halcyon
Spring strap size: Large

The fins are pretty huge, but the big boot pockets make it real easy to put the fins on.

 

[Tristessa]

Dui rockboot size 10
SP Jetfin XL
SP Spring strap Large

 

[Jason B]

Okay, how in the world do you put a size 10 rockboot in an XL jet. I can't get a size 9 rockboot in one. Had to get turtles for diving dry.

Jason

 

[Atticus]

Drysuit boot type: DUI Rock Boot
Boot size (specify US/UK): 15 US
Fin model: Turtle
Fin size: n/a
Spring strap brand (if used): Halcyon
Spring strap size (if used): large?