Traveling with Jet fins

[Sordello]

Here I am with a 25 year old set of Scubapro Jets - The only dive fins I've used since purchasing them. I've used them since 1981!!! I am going on an expedition and they require that you bring amongst other things - fins. While I have some time to plan it is a bit disconcerting how heavy and big these fins are. They use a lot of square inches in the luggage and weigh nearly 6.5 pounds.
Are there any better choices these days or should I just buy fins at the destination? Or, should I just carry the extra weight and use what I'm comforatable with?

 

[partridge]

I really dont think they are any bigger than regular fins these days. Nothing you can do about the weight. I say bite the bullet and bring them along. If they are the only fins youve used since 1981, you wont be happy with any other pair. You might spend your whole trip getting used to the new pair.

I use size large and they are much smaller than normal fins out there. They are about 2.5 inches shorter than XL.

 

[The Chairman]

I travel with my Jets! Nothing else compares!

 

[kidspot]

all I can say is be glad you dont have to travel with the XXL Jets ... I feel like I need an extra suitcase just for my fins

That said ... I do take them with me when travelling - they are worth every oz. of weight

 

[The Chairman]

I have the XXL for my dry suit.

 

[Zero]

Hey,

If you have the time, how much does it cost to mail the fins to your destination?

 

[kidspot]

I have the XXL for my dry suit.

Big fins aren't they? I figure they take up 2x the space of the XL's ...

 

[Chris Sawallich]

As big as they are AKONA makes a great roller bag with the pockets on the side, the the XL Jets fit right into.. I was amazed that they fit, but they fit a perfect as could be...

On the XX's, not quite sure if they would even fit in a Mack truck.... Mabye UPS is an option, I hear they have big planes...




Edited because I cant spell...

 

[kidspot]

fwiw I use a Titan from Scubal.com - they do fit in the "fin pocket" but I have to alternate them and tuck the spring straps inside the foot pockets, then if I force them in the zipper will just barely close.

 

[Walter]

If necessary to save weight, I'll leave almost anything else behind to take my Jets.