Problem with Scubapro Seawing Nova

[chrise1004]

Actually, if you goto Leisurepro and check out the Nova, they have the new hinge on the product picture. The old hinge had flanged cuts on top and bottom, and the new hinge only has the flanges cut into the bottom, with the top being a solid thick rubber bar.

Any chances of a pic? I was interested in these fins until the reports of hinge failure came in, I cannot see pictures of the "latest" version on any web site, all show the "older" version even on Scubapros site.

[Imrulqays]

Recently I was diving with a buddy in Egypt who had Seawings he had bought a few months ago: during one of our dives they failed at the hinge joint.
I was not surpized.

After my third pair Scubapro Seawing Novas failed again at the hinge joint a while ago, I now reached my fourth pair.
ScubaPro replaced them each time through my dealer, without cost.

Let's hope the new version is better, and that ScubaPro will keep replacing the old version even after expiry of the warranty.
There clearly seems to be a defect in design or fabrication.

[danz]

And yes, I have had the same problem (after 5 months). Scubapro replaced without arguing. The new (revised) ones were not yet available. I guess they replace again if the same problem happens.