How do you keep Jet Fins lasting so long?

[RHungENT]

I learned a few things...I cleaned up my ebay Jet Fins to look new; but afterwards I probably will simply rinse and hang dry.

Don't every use any aerosol spray (silicone). They organic solvent will mar the rubber.

Don't use ArmorAll (original) because I think it will tend to "whiten" over time

Don't use any oils (home lubricants) as this will also mar and possible warp the rubber.

I found that ArmorAll Protectant Gel (new product) cleans great and should protect the rubber from UV rays. Again, I would do this very rarely, because it appears that the Jet Fins are perfect with little or no maintenance. (rinse and store)

Richard

 

[CompuDude]

How about non-aerosol silicone spray? (pump) That's what my LDS recommended. I don't really care about the look of the fin too much, but I need the lubrication on occasion because my shoes are a smidge to big to get in easily without it.

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

If I get enough dives on my OMS Jets that they finally DID break down and fall apart, I guarantee I will have gotten more than $100 of use out of them, and I would gladly purchase another set.

 

[Mike Edmonston]

but I need the lubrication on occasion

I'm pretty sure the prison dive team uses "astro glide" or "KY". Give that a try, you should slip right in.

Cheers

Mike

 

[CompuDude]

I'm pretty sure the prison dive team uses "astro glide" or "KY". Give that a try, you should slip right in.

Cheers

Mike

Water soluble is a no-no. Did our nights in the jacuzzi teach you nothing? :mooner:

 

[Mike Edmonston]

Water soluble is a no-no. Did our nights in the jacuzzi teach you nothing? :mooner:

They are repressed memories, let's keep them that way

Cheers

Mike

 

[AZTEK DIVER]

I don't rinse them, wax then or otherwise spend time trying to make the look better. I leave them in the sun for days at a time on the boat, store them in a hot garage or hot room in Mexico. All this will probably shorten the life span to only 20 years or so, but then again, maybe not.

 

[skywalk]

rinse in fresh water, dry, then just brush on a thin layer of kiwi shoe polish. They'll look like new, and the polish will nourish the rubber, keeping it supple and prevent drying/cracking. Which incidentally shouldn't happen for at least 4 decades

 

[texspeleo]

What am I doing wrong? I've had three pairs of Jets for in the last ten years, and have blown out three foot pockets. I love the fins, but I'm planning on getting the OMS Jets to try a different compund.

 

[cmalinowski]

What am I doing wrong? I've had three pairs of Jets for in the last ten years, and have blown out three foot pockets. I love the fins, but I'm planning on getting the OMS Jets to try a different compund.

How do you blow out a foot pocket? Got any pictures? It sounds interesting.