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Other than the Apollo ones (pricy), which steel spring traps work on the Apollo biofins?
Other than the Apollo ones (pricy), which steel spring traps work on the Apollo biofins?
Which replacement springs for Apollo Biofins?
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I imagine these would work. Very well made. Not the cheapest but quality.
Universal S/S Spring Straps - Dive Gear Express
Universal S/S Spring Straps - Dive Gear Express
A little off subject, but I recently replaced springs with 3/8" bungee at the suggestion of maxbottomtime.
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/fi...in-question-time-heel-straps.html#post6586465
I was always uncomfortable with spring straps because you can’t tell when they are about to snap, short of sophisticated metallurgical testing. Bungee or shock cord fails slowly as individual rubber strands break and the outside woven fiber cover frays. Bungee also won't fail completely or suddenly unless under tremendous load. The best part is they are cheap, easy to replace, and adjustable.
The bungee happened to be the same size as the spring on my set. The molded rubber pull loop had broken so I replaced them with 1" Nylon webbing. The tension feels just like the springs they replaced. Hope it helps.
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/fi...in-question-time-heel-straps.html#post6586465
I was always uncomfortable with spring straps because you can’t tell when they are about to snap, short of sophisticated metallurgical testing. Bungee or shock cord fails slowly as individual rubber strands break and the outside woven fiber cover frays. Bungee also won't fail completely or suddenly unless under tremendous load. The best part is they are cheap, easy to replace, and adjustable.
The bungee happened to be the same size as the spring on my set. The molded rubber pull loop had broken so I replaced them with 1" Nylon webbing. The tension feels just like the springs they replaced. Hope it helps.
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