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Post by ScoobieDoo on Jul 5, 2004 5:49:03 GMT -8
Have a tough time getting your vintage open heel fins off after diving?
Try this: Purchase two 2.5" or 3" HD O-rings from your local hardware store and slide them over your fin straps. Walla - instant fin carry 'handle' and finger 'loops' for EASY fin removal!
Simply slip your finger(s) thru the O-rings after diving (works even with heavy gloves on) and you'll have your fins off in a jiffy.
Picture to follow shortly!
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Post by caveman on Jul 6, 2004 16:44:34 GMT -8
I bet it wont work with my dry suit when the fins are held on by the suction of the boots being the same size as the fin pocket......................caveman
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Jul 6, 2004 17:31:32 GMT -8
The O-ring isn't to get the fin itself off, to to get the heel strap off your heel with gloves, etc. on.
Sorry for the confusion...
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Post by SeaRat on Jul 18, 2004 17:49:08 GMT -8
We used to take 1" nylon webing, about 8" long, and make two loops in it. One was big enough to go around the fin strap, and the other was big enough to put a finger or two into the loop. I took them to a shoe repair shop, and had them sew it with nylon thread in the middle. It functioned in the same way, but was not subject to deterioration that an O-ring would. It didn't stretch either. I still have some over 20 years old.
John
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Jul 18, 2004 17:51:29 GMT -8
Interesting...the new Genesis-brand fin straps have a 'triangular' loop in them for fingers. Its pretty handy indeed...
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Post by Michael Jackson on Mar 6, 2005 6:04:32 GMT -8
Do like I do, just apply KY JELLY to your feet and your fins slide right off. and hit somebody in the face.
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Post by dogsbodydiving on Mar 6, 2005 10:38:42 GMT -8
How about............ Getting your buddy to pull 'em off. That dont cost nothing, except maybe a beer at the end of the day.  |
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Post by High octane diver on Mar 6, 2005 17:41:21 GMT -8
My buddy thought he would pull my fins off, but I wasent wearing any................ The moron! Get real, you know divers dont drink beer!
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Post by dogsbodydiving on Mar 8, 2005 12:50:45 GMT -8
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Post by dbg40 on May 14, 2005 11:38:33 GMT -8
I don't know.... those o-rings sound like an entanglement hazard, maybe you could zip tie D- rings on them instead, and look a lot more "professional" too.
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Post by Sofie the Seal on Sept 8, 2005 14:30:43 GMT -8
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