fins

scubajay · January 6th, 2006, 07:49 PM

I use splits at the moment and am looking to get some turtle fins in XL for my propulsion needs. Unfortunatley there seem to be none in stock in the UK anywhere at the moment soooooooo:

1) Anyone got an idea where I can get some turtle fins from in size XL?

2) Anyone got an idea about alternatives to turtle fins......and don't say Jetfins, as I have tried them and they dont fit me at all. Damn them.

Mark Chase · January 6th, 2006, 08:27 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubajay)

I use splits at the moment and am looking to get some turtle fins in XL for my propulsion needs. Unfortunatley there seem to be none in stock in the UK anywhere at the moment soooooooo:

1) Anyone got an idea where I can get some turtle fins from in size XL?

2) Anyone got an idea about alternatives to turtle fins......and don't say Jetfins, as I have tried them and they dont fit me at all. Damn them.

Have you tried nicnacks? (the salvo lad:D)

ATB

Mark Chase

scubajay · January 6th, 2006, 08:54 PM

yeah he only has them in XXXXXXXXXL. Seems there is a shortage or something. Go dive was the same as was everyone else.

Bugger.

fraser · January 6th, 2006, 08:57 PM

Turtles are one size only IIRC. They work out giant though so could be classed as an XL :D

I think if you can't fit an XL Jetfin a Turtle is pretty much your best bet, there is now an XXL Jetfin but frankly the foot pocket is ridiculous. Still, you could buy a pair and if they are too big you could park your car in them

Fraser.

Phil O · January 6th, 2006, 09:15 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by fraser)

Turtles are one size only IIRC.

You're right .. they come in as XXL

I've been racking my brains as to where I bought them from and I can't find receipts - I think they were £65 a pair from DirDirect earlier in the year, but I see from the web site that they are now £95, which may be a reflection of "the shortage".

Thinking back, did the company that made Turtle fins go out of business - or be close to it. I seem to recall that Stoney Cove or Hydrotech were trying to get there hands on the rights to manufacture them earlier in the year. Has anybody else heard that?

Phil O · January 6th, 2006, 09:21 PM

Try this for some Turtle fins for sale

EBAY

Graham posted these earlier - See DIR kit for sale. They have the original Oceanic Spring Straps too.

leash · January 7th, 2006, 08:50 PM

Are you sure u need turle fins ? they are huge.
You know you can make regular jetfins xl pockets bigger ?

scubajay · January 7th, 2006, 09:26 PM

to be honest I don't like jetfins. I tried the XL and they didn't fit, and the XXL were like canoes. I am the sort of person who does not like making DIY alterations, so being able to make the foot pockets bigger is not for me.

On my DIR-F I tried and liked the turtles, and being big doesn't bother me as I am not exactly small, and they look ok on my canal barge sized feet.

**Alastair** · January 8th, 2006, 09:51 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by leash)

You know you can make regular jetfins xl pockets bigger ?

Really? Go on I'm intrigued!

Thanks
Al

Tricky · January 10th, 2006, 04:36 PM

If you don't win the fins that Graham's selling, you could try these ones (nothing to do with me, just passing on what I've seen).

January 6th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
scubajay(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Great Totham, Essex Posts: 59	fins I use splits at the moment and am looking to get some turtle fins in XL for my propulsion needs. Unfortunatley there seem to be none in stock in the UK anywhere at the moment soooooooo: 1) Anyone got an idea where I can get some turtle fins from in size XL? 2) Anyone got an idea about alternatives to turtle fins......and don't say Jetfins, as I have tried them and they dont fit me at all. Damn them. __________________ We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by. 20,000mm Under the Sea

January 6th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mark Chase(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent England Posts: 905	Quote: (Originally Posted by scubajay) I use splits at the moment and am looking to get some turtle fins in XL for my propulsion needs. Unfortunatley there seem to be none in stock in the UK anywhere at the moment soooooooo: 1) Anyone got an idea where I can get some turtle fins from in size XL? 2) Anyone got an idea about alternatives to turtle fins......and don't say Jetfins, as I have tried them and they dont fit me at all. Damn them. Have you tried nicnacks? (the salvo lad:D) ATB Mark Chase __________________ The only DIR Inspiration diver in the village

January 6th, 2006, 08:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
scubajay(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Great Totham, Essex Posts: 59	yeah he only has them in XXXXXXXXXL. Seems there is a shortage or something. Go dive was the same as was everyone else. Bugger. __________________ We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by. 20,000mm Under the Sea

January 6th, 2006, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
fraser(Offline) "I'm only late on your timescale" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 463	Turtles are one size only IIRC. They work out giant though so could be classed as an XL :D I think if you can't fit an XL Jetfin a Turtle is pretty much your best bet, there is now an XXL Jetfin but frankly the foot pocket is ridiculous. Still, you could buy a pair and if they are too big you could park your car in them Fraser. __________________ Damn it feels good to be a gangsta

January 6th, 2006, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phil O(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 340	Quote: (Originally Posted by fraser) Turtles are one size only IIRC. You're right .. they come in as XXL I've been racking my brains as to where I bought them from and I can't find receipts - I think they were £65 a pair from DirDirect earlier in the year, but I see from the web site that they are now £95, which may be a reflection of "the shortage". Thinking back, did the company that made Turtle fins go out of business - or be close to it. I seem to recall that Stoney Cove or Hydrotech were trying to get there hands on the rights to manufacture them earlier in the year. Has anybody else heard that? __________________ Phil

January 6th, 2006, 09:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phil O(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 340	Turtle Fins for sale Try this for some Turtle fins for sale EBAY Graham posted these earlier - See DIR kit for sale. They have the original Oceanic Spring Straps too. __________________ Phil

January 7th, 2006, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
leash(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mo i rana - Norway Posts: 48	Are you sure u need turle fins ? they are huge. You know you can make regular jetfins xl pockets bigger ? __________________ Wiggo Andrè Larsen

January 7th, 2006, 09:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
scubajay(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Great Totham, Essex Posts: 59	to be honest I don't like jetfins. I tried the XL and they didn't fit, and the XXL were like canoes. I am the sort of person who does not like making DIY alterations, so being able to make the foot pockets bigger is not for me. On my DIR-F I tried and liked the turtles, and being big doesn't bother me as I am not exactly small, and they look ok on my canal barge sized feet. __________________ We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by. 20,000mm Under the Sea

January 8th, 2006, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alastair(Offline) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	Quote: (Originally Posted by leash) You know you can make regular jetfins xl pockets bigger ? Really? Go on I'm intrigued! Thanks Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

January 10th, 2006, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tricky(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 555	If you don't win the fins that Graham's selling, you could try these ones (nothing to do with me, just passing on what I've seen). __________________ "I know that you believe that you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant." "Make me one with everything" said the Mystic to the Hamburger vendor. UK Diving Forum Sryth: A Free Online Text RPG Join the Adventure! Fallen Sword: Free online RPG