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Post by tomcatpc on Mar 22, 2019 17:57:59 GMT -8
Hello
A local dive shop I haunt has a pair of Dacor Turbo II Fins sitting in the "old gear" pile. I'm seriously thinking of grabbing them the next time I'm there? Does anyone have info on these?, as in when they were being made?
I'm guessing they are not the best of the Jet Fin "poser" fins, but I tend to like things that are "different"...
Another vintage scuba site has various catalogues for view, but the latest Dacor cat. I saw there was 1969. That year had the Turbo fin listed (NOT the Turbo II).
I'm guessing the Dacor Turbo II Fin was a 1970's incarnation? Anyway, I was just wondering about them.
Mark
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Post by nikeajax on Mar 22, 2019 18:21:21 GMT -8
How flexible are the blades? I say get 'em, then you can tell us all how much you love 'em  JB |
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Post by technidiver on Mar 22, 2019 18:38:00 GMT -8
Hi Mark,
I've got two pairs of Turbo II fins. A lot like the apeks RK3 that I also have. I wouldn't hesitate to use them, but don't spend too much on them. Look out for the straps too, they can be a bit worn. I think those can be replaced.
I'll get some pictures up tomorrow. Both sets of fins have lasted a long time.
TD
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Post by tomcatpc on Mar 22, 2019 18:45:58 GMT -8
Yes, the straps can be replaced, and I think they take the generic Jet Fin replacements which can be had cheap.
Odds are I will get these... They are priced at $25 (US), but most of the time I get that price knocked down since I'm the only one buying the old stuff...
As to how old these might be? I have a 1974 version of Dacor's "Diving For Fun" manual that I just looked through. Photos of the Turbo "Original" and Corda Fins, but no Turbo II Fins. Then again, this manual was originally published circa 1969 and the photos might not have been updated in the the 1974 printing?
Mark
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Post by tomcatpc on Mar 22, 2019 18:59:07 GMT -8
Come to think of it...I think there might be a pair of Dacor "Corda" fin lurking about there as well? Think I might suss out of they are in my size and think about those as well?
What is it with Dacor and I here lately? Ha ha!
Mark
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Post by DavidRitchieWilson on Mar 22, 2019 22:30:54 GMT -8
 The above page is from a 1974 Dacor catalogue, courtesy the CG-45.com website at www.cg-45.com/downloads/index.php?dir=Catalogs%2FDACOR%2F. No Dacor catalogues 1971-1973 on the site, so all I can say is that Dacor Turbo IIs were available in 1974 and still on offer in the 1980 Dacor catalogue. On a personal note, Dacor Cordas are much more "my cup of tea" as I'm a big fan of full-foot fins for snorkelling, whatever the climate. My vented fins of choice are Greek-made Balco Hydrodyns:  DRW |
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Post by technidiver on Mar 23, 2019 6:24:39 GMT -8
Come to think of it...I think there might be a pair of Dacor "Corda" fin lurking about there as well? Think I might suss out of they are in my size and think about those as well? What is it with Dacor and I here lately? Ha ha! Mark Cords fins are great too, I also have a pair! Got them for free from a guy who stopped diving about 20 years ago. They are very comfortable, and work well. The rubber is good quality stuff too. (It's Dacor so it's built well) I agree with DRW, the Corda is a better fin for some situations. The Turbo II is good for boots, the Corda is better for warm water diving. TD |
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Post by tomcatpc on Mar 29, 2019 18:55:04 GMT -8
 And here they are... Mark |
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Post by diverdon on Apr 1, 2019 14:55:23 GMT -8
I too have a set, Mark. I bust them out whenever I do a Nautilus dive! Good fins!
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Post by tomcatpc on Apr 1, 2019 18:06:50 GMT -8
Looking forward to diving with them this Summer. They are "different" I see a lot of Divers with ScubaPro "Jet" fins, or a clone, but never seen someone dive with Dacor fins.
Mark
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Post by tomcatpc on Jun 18, 2019 20:06:27 GMT -8
These fins do just fine...
Mark
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Post by SeaRat on Jun 18, 2019 22:08:06 GMT -8
These fins do just fine... Mark Mark, It sounds like you used them on a dive today. Is that correct? John |
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Post by tomcatpc on Jun 19, 2019 8:23:07 GMT -8
Dove them twice so far.
Mark
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