Spring Straps - What size to get?

[ElectricZombie]

I've tried making springs straps in the past, and have screwed them up. So, I'm just going to buy some. I was wondering what size I should order, they come in 10, 11 and 12 inch lengths I believe.

I wear a size 10 bootie, an X-Large Jet Fin and a size 12 regular shoe.

What size spring strap should I order?

Do the Halcyon ones still come with the molded rubber heel part?


Thanks

[Dryglove]

ElectricZombie once bubbled...
I've tried making springs straps in the past, and have screwed them up. So, I'm just going to buy some. I was wondering what size I should order, they come in 10, 11 and 12 inch lengths I believe.

I wear a size 10 bootie, an X-Large Jet Fin and a size 12 regular shoe.

What size spring strap should I order?

Do the Halcyon ones still come with the molded rubber heel part?


Thanks

Take a look at these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=16054&item=1979754482

[detroit diver]

I've got a set of turtle fins with a size 11 shoe. I bought the cheap springs from fifthd.com (not Halcyon)in a large size (I think that Large is 12 inches:crazyeyes) and they fit great.

[WreckWriter]

ElectricZombie once bubbled...
I've tried making springs straps in the past, and have screwed them up. So, I'm just going to buy some. I was wondering what size I should order, they come in 10, 11 and 12 inch lengths I believe.

I wear a size 10 bootie, an X-Large Jet Fin and a size 12 regular shoe.

What size spring strap should I order?

Do the Halcyon ones still come with the molded rubber heel part?


Thanks

You'll need XL if you go with Halcyon brand. Not sure about inch measurement. No rubber thing on heel.

Tom

[ElectricZombie]

Thanks WreckWriter.

I probably will not get the Halcyon one then. I'll just go with the 5th Dimension ones.

Thanks.

[O-ring]

I always get the 12" once....I have some on jets and some on turtles. I didn't know which size to get either, so I cheated and looked at the fifthd site where they have that list of the 10 most popular items...I bought the spring straps that were at the top of the list :)

[ElectricZombie]

I think I'll give 5thD a call tomorrow and see what they recommend too.

[Richeod]

EZ if you haven't yet ordered here is what I recommend to my customers (as a Halcyon dealer). Since you already have the fins, put them on with the booties you'll be wearing and use a flexable ruler or string to measure around the heal from buckle to buckle. You want the spring to be a little smaller but not too small as it will be uncomfortable.

Hope this helps.
Josh

[ElectricZombie]

I ordered the spring straps earlier today (along with a 27lbs Pioneer Setup) and based on the info I provided to the guy at 5thD, he recommended the medium size. (11 inches I believe)

Richeod: I tried your method, and the measurement comes out to just a bit over 11 inches. So, I think that the size I ordered will be fine. If not, they said I could return them if they had not been in salt water.

[Aquamaniac]

Take a look at these on Ebay.......Clever fellow who made them huh!!!:D
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1980504512


PS, I may be talked into making more......

[O-ring]

Aquamaniac once bubbled...
Take a look at these on Ebay.......Clever fellow who made them huh!!!:D
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1980504512


PS, I may be talked into making more......
Those look dangerous...I already contacted the authorities and the Ebay personnel to get the item removed..someone is going to get killed with those things.

[Aquamaniac]

tee hee.....

But they is black..........

[dkerr]

Pardon my ignorance but what is wrong with those spring straps that aquamaniac posted? I will hopefully switch mine over this winter but I can't see what is so bad. Thanks

[Aquamaniac]

dkerr once bubbled...
Pardon my ignorance but what is wrong with those spring straps that aquamaniac posted? I will hopefully switch mine over this winter but I can't see what is so bad. Thanks

Rule #1 of Scubaboard.

Nothing ORing posts will have any value, make any sense, or have any truth to it. Most of his posts will be garble.

However, he does come out with a funny comment every now and again, it is rare, but certainly worth looking out for.

.......and he has good taste in beer.:D

[lucid]

I have a 10.5 shoe and I am using a XL Jet Fin with a L Strap and it works well.

[O-ring]

Aquamaniac once bubbled...


Rule #1 of Scubaboard.

Nothing ORing posts will have any value, make any sense, or have any truth to it. Most of his posts will be garble.

However, he does come out with a funny comment every now and again, it is rare, but certainly worth looking out for.

.......and he has good taste in beer.:D
Yeah, I was just breaking Aquamaniac's balls...those look really nice and a heck of a lot sturdier than the set I made before I gave up and ordered from FifthD. Incidentally, he is right about my posts, but I thought Rule #1 of scubaboard was we don't talk about DIR?

[Aquamaniac]

You can talk about it, provided its condescending and abusive.

[O-ring]

Aquamaniac once bubbled...
You can talk about it, provided its condescending and abusive.
Just don't ask Aquamaniac about rule #6...he is one of the biggest violators on the board..

[Aquamaniac]

I think rule#6 was written FOR me ....:D

[MechDiver]

Aquamaniac once bubbled...
its condescending and abusive.

I didn't think Oring was condescedning and abusive. He talks with a little lisp, but beyond that seems okay.

[Aquamaniac]

I can only go on what his boyfriend tells me........

[O-ring]

I didn't think Oring was condescedning and abusive. He talks with a little lisp, but beyond that seems okay.

I can only go on what his boyfriend tells me........
I think you have us confused...my boyfriend is the one that talks with the lisp...geez, guys, come on!

[Dr. Jay]

I wear a size 9 wetsuit boot and use a large jetfin. I'm assuming the 11" spring straps will work just fine, but after seeing that they may just fit someone with a size 10, I'm curious if they will be too small.

I measured around and got anywhere between 12"-13". This was done from the top part of the buckle housing on my jets (where it form's a U-shape).

Am I measuring wrong or does this sound right? Think the 11" spring straps are the right size?