| The Problem With Buckles: What Scuba Labs and Scuba Diving Magazine Are Saying |
| The Solution: The Mantaray Universal Fin Strap |
| > WE NEED BETTER BUCKLES. Never in the recent history of fin tests have we had so many buckle disaster, including pins coming out at depth, spring-loaded strap adjustment buttons falling apart on the dive boat and straps snapping on the swim step. And these are new fins. Expensive new fins. A broken buckle or strap can bring a dive to a screeching halt. That's why ScubaLab thinks fin manufacturers should include at least one spare strap/buckle assembly with each pair of fins they sell. Scuba Diving, November 2004, p. 74. |
| A Universal Fin Strap If fin manufacturers aren't willing to include a spare buckle/strap assembly with each pair of fins they sell, here's another way to prepare yourself for a buckle or strap disaster. This universal fin strap is easy to use (no assembly required), eliminates the need for buckles and changes out in seconds. Simply remove your old fin straps and buckles to expose the fin buckle posts on the sides of the fin pockets. Pick a slot in the strap and pop it over the post. With the large easy-to-grab pull tap, you slip the strap up on your heel and, just like that, you're ready to resume your dive. We've used this strap on numerous occasions, and it's as easy to use as it claims. Available in two sizes, you probably want to lean toward the shorter strap; too long and it might leave too much strap end flapping in the current. For use with most post-1990 fins. Scuba Diving, November 2004, p. 76. |
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