Update on an Old Q: Rockboot => Jet Fins

[mahjong]

I wear a men's size 8 Rockboot and they fit into my XL Jet Fins perfectly. My Jet fins are the very old, pre-lightening bolt model, so I don't know if this footpocket is exactly the same size as that on newer model Jet Fins.

In any case, the size 8 Rockboot is just big enough for me, as long as I go with a relatively light sock liner. If I beef up my sock liner, then the 8 Rockboot is rather uncomfortable. So, I thought I'd try a size 9 Rockboot. Well, guess what, they don't quite fit into my XL Jet Fins--it's close, but the squeeze is too tight, esp when I need to don and doff the fins quickly in the surf. I cannot imagine that an XXL Jet Fin wouldn't be too large, if not in the foot pocket then definitely the fin blade itself (at least for me). Or is the XXL only larger in the foot pocket?

In any case, someone told me Scubapro came out with an XL Jet Fin that had a larger foot pocket. Is this true? Does anyone have a link to the product so that I can check it out?

Does anyone have another solution, sticking with both Rockboots and Jet Fins?

Thanks!

 

[MSltr]

I purchased the Aqualung Rocket II (regular)-their version of a jet fin. The foot pocket is designed to fit a military boot. Check out their website.

Rocket and Rocket II

 

[Dr. Lecter]

You should try the current SP XL Jet Fin model - it fits my Pinnacle size 11 rock boots on the snug side of well, so I can't imagine it being too small for your size 9s.

 

[Teller]

I have size 9 Rock Boots and they fit fine in my XL Jets. There a little loose in my wetsuit boots but not too bad.