That is the way it works. I cannot say if this will solve your lateral issue.
Hollis F1 "Bat Fin" Size Question
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CaptainKidd
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OK, Thanks Jim, I appreciate it.
Frankly, I think it might just be a bit too much movement for my liking. Pain in the butt really. I just waited a couple of weeks for delivery of these fins... thought they would be a better buy over the SP Jets... Looks like I may have to start over.
Still wondering what the guys at Hollis would add...
Frankly, I think it might just be a bit too much movement for my liking. Pain in the butt really. I just waited a couple of weeks for delivery of these fins... thought they would be a better buy over the SP Jets... Looks like I may have to start over.
Still wondering what the guys at Hollis would add...
Hollis Gear Nick
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Hi Captain Kidd,
The size combination is just right, although there is alot of variation in type of boots especially between hard sole neoprene boots vs. drysuit overboots or attached boots. We designed this foot pocket to hit the middle of the road and although it works for most, it certainly wont work the same for everyone and there could be some lateral movement. Have you tried adjusting the strap?
The size combination is just right, although there is alot of variation in type of boots especially between hard sole neoprene boots vs. drysuit overboots or attached boots. We designed this foot pocket to hit the middle of the road and although it works for most, it certainly wont work the same for everyone and there could be some lateral movement. Have you tried adjusting the strap?
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CaptainKidd
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Thanks for the info Nick. Your explanation does make sense, and I'm hoping adjusting the strap will help.
OK, UPDATE*****
I've adjusted the spring strap to the tightest setting. I will dive these fins this weekend and see how everything feels. Right now, on land, they are still a bit wobbly from side to side. I'll update this when I return. Thanks everyone for the help.
OK, UPDATE*****
I've adjusted the spring strap to the tightest setting. I will dive these fins this weekend and see how everything feels. Right now, on land, they are still a bit wobbly from side to side. I'll update this when I return. Thanks everyone for the help.
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I think you need to try another boot. Are you wearing hard soled boots? I bought a pair of these fins and they definitely didn't work well with my soft 3mm boots. Now I have thicker boots with a hard sole but no longer have the F-1s. Might pick up a pair and try again.
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CaptainKidd
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Hey jdfmail, I'm wearing a hard-soled boot. I believe 3mm but thick hard sole. I have the spring straps adjusted to the tightest setting and it is better. I used them all weekend (9 dives over 3 days) and although I was able to fin OK, the movement was quite bothersome. Since I don't currently dive dry, I'm not sure if this is the right fin for me. Bummer too... I was really excited about them when I ordered the pair. I will make a decision this week as to keeping them or posting them on the Marketplace forum here.
Maybe someone will want to trade for some Jets...
Thanks for the reply.
Maybe someone will want to trade for some Jets...
Thanks for the reply.
6mm seemed to work on mine; just bought my set last month.
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Pinto
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I wear the exact same size as the OP and have the exact same problem...too much side play in the water. I've adjusted the spring straps but that just seems to apply more forward pressure to the boot. I've used these once and because they were not snug around my foot I hated them. I'm going to put these up for sale and either get a size one size down or Jet Fins and be done with it.
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