XT fins in white?

[Diving Dubai]

I too own the Apeks RK3 in white and black but find the XT to be a better all round fin.

Agree. I like the Apex, certainly more compact, & alittle lighter. They took a couple of dives to get used too, and when I use my XT's after a break they feel like stiff planks of wood. But in current when I need to kick through it, nothing compares with my XT's

I can drive through the water even with a slung 80 by my side much easier and faster than most other people, which I put down to the XT's rather than my skill or fitness

 

[buddhasummer]

Must say I'm a little surprised at DR's lack of response to this thread and my emails, up until this time I've only ever had great customer service from DR. Has Kathleen left?

 

[Bison Ravi]

Saw a picture of the red XT fins, I'll try to post it. Honestly I don't understand why people would make red gear, as it's the first color we lose underwater.

White ones I'd buy them without question!

 

[runsongas]

 

[buddhasummer]

Still quietly hoping...finding white apollos may be possible over here as they were once quite common. I wonder if you can retro fit the DR XT springs to them? I've seen plenty of blue ones come up on auction for almost nothing, might buy a pair just to satisfy my curiosity.

 

[runsongas]

buckle is different i believe. i installed scubapro spring straps onto my pair of apollo fins using the original buckles.

 

[buddhasummer]

Cool, so at least spring straps can be fitted, cheers.

 

[buddhasummer]

Ok, it's been almost 5 years. Any chance on white XTs MR and Mrs DR? Thank you.

I can do a poll if you want some market research info.

They'd sell well I've no doubt.

 

[Texasguy]

I have a solution to you. Mask off the fins, leaving last 2" or 1.5" of the tips exposed. Use a white spray paint that adheres to plastic. Do a number of layers. In bad vis the tips will be well seen by people following you. If fins are new, might want sandpaper a bit the exposed area for better paint adhesion. For best look do a good job masking off the contour.

If you want a sparkle, you can finish off with tiny glass beads that will add additional reflections from a flashlight past the visibility/reflection of white paint.

I tried SOLAS tape but it did not survive well on tips. Perhaps you can use a few strips closer to the foot pocket where side ribs protect the surface more.

I know, not a perfect solution but helps to keep the favorite fins in use in low vis environments.

 

[tursiops]

I have a solution to you. Mask off the fins, leaving last 2" or 1.5" of the tips exposed. Use a white spray paint that adheres to plastic. Do a number of layers. In bad vis the tips will be well seen by people following you. If fins are new, might want sandpaper a bit the exposed area for better paint adhesion. For best look do a good job masking off the contour.

If you want a sparkle, you can finish off with tiny glass beads that will add additional reflections from a flashlight past the visibility/reflection of white paint.

I tried SOLAS tape but it did not survive well on tips. Perhaps you can use a few strips closer to the foot pocket where side ribs protect the surface more.

I know, not a perfect solution but helps to keep the favorite fins in use in low vis environments.

Here is a picture of me swimming away from a wreck. I'm wearing black DR fins that have refeletive tape on the bottoms.