THE GREAT DRYSUIT FIN THREAD - seperate boots

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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
 
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
 
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.
 
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
 
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!
 
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.
 
: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:
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 

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