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It seems to me that this question is asked all the time. The person posting the thread has an idea of the fin they want and a vague idea of the size - however they are unsure whether the fin will fit their drysuit boot.
Here is a starter for ten.. A simple list that can be added to that should include the manufacter of the fin, the fin size, the drysuit and size of boot.
Please add your own findings to this list (that is ANY fin, ANY drysuit. The combination must work though)..
Master List from entries below..
- Aqualung/US Divers Super Rocket fits DUI Rockboot US 11 (UK 10)
- Beaver Assault fins size XXL fits OThree size 12 boots
- Cressi Frog fins size M-L are about right for Oceanic size 9 boots
- Force Fins size XXL fits O3 size 8 boots
- Force Fins size XXXL fits O3 size 10 boots
- Force Fins size XXL fits Otter size 11 Rockboots (Large Sock)
- Hollis F1 Size XL fits DUI Rockboot US 11 (UK 10)
- Hollis F1 Size XL fits 8/9 and 9/10 O-Three boots (msf500tb drysuit)
- Mares Avanti Quattro Regular fit size 10 Beaver wetsuit boots
- Mares Avanti Quattro Regular fit size 10 Seaskin standard boots though slightly snug.
- Mares Avanti Quattro XL fits size 10-12 standard Otter boots (Regulars/Large? are a bit small for Otter 10-12 boots)
- Mares Avanti Quattro XL fits size 12 standard Otter boots
- Mares Avanti Quattro XL fits size 11 Oceanic Rockboots
- Mares Quattro XL fits Outer Edge size 10, doesn't seem to fit Turtles XL or XXXL - either too big or too small!
- ND Jetfin clones XXL with size L Halcyon straps GO NOWHERE NEAR DUI rockboots size 14.
- ND Jetfin clones XXL with size L Halcyon straps do fit wetsuit boots in a 12.
- Northern diver XL fins fits DUI turbo sole US size 10.5 - 11.5. (UK 9.5-10.5)
- OMS Slipstream XL fits DiveRite Size 9 (US size), does not fit Othree neo boots Size 9 (UK)
- OMS Slipstream XXL fit size 11 standard otter boots
- OMS Slipstreams XXL fits size 9 Othree boots
- Scubapro JetFin XL fits size 7 O'Three boots
- Scubapro XL fits DUI size 10 Turbo soles and wetboots (personally I found them a little 'tight' on turbosoles - Wilbo)
- Scubapro XL fits DUI size 9 (US) rock boots
- Scubapro XL fits size 6 standard Otter boots
- Scubapro XL will fit Size 10 O3 boots but it's so bloody tight it is better to go for turtles
- Turtles XXL fits Seaskin size 8 neo boots
- Turtles XXL fits DUI turbo sole US size 10.5 - 11.5. (UK 9.5-10.5) (ScubaPro XL too small. Turtles XXXL massive.)
- Turtles XXL does not fit size 9 Othree boots
- Turtles XXXL (the biggest) with halcyon fin straps in size L fits DUI rockboots size 14
- Turtles XXXL (the largest) fits OThree OTB size 11 (UK)
- Turtles XXXL (the largest) fits Othree Neo boots size 10
- Turtles XXXL (the largest) fits Protec slimline boots size 10 (though a bit 'roomy'..)
- Turtles XXXL fits Seaskin size 10 neo boots
- Turtles XXXL fits size 9 Othree boots
- Turtles XXXL (the largest) fits size 12 standard Otter boots.
for info: Jetfins in foot size order (smallest first):
Scubapro L
Scubapro XL
Turtles XXL ( '2XL' written on front inside of Turtle Logo)
Turtles XXXL (just has Turtle logo on front - no other markings)
Scubapro XXL
Others?
Disclaimer:
This guide - is just that - a guide. It will give you an idea if a particular combination will fit, won't fit or might fit.
Remember: One person's idea of a set of fins fitting is not necessarily anothers..
Picking a poorly fitting fin can create discomfort during a dive, can lead to cramp (do we have the start of the incident pit??), loss of a fin, etc, etc.
Turtle Fins - so there are two sizes.. I don't know which fin is what size..
As there is much confusion around the two fins from an identification point of view - here are some photos for comparison.
2XL from Taiwan. XXXL is from the USA..
2XL pocket height is just over 85mm
XXXL pocket height is around 80mm
2XL pocket width is around 95mm
XXXL width us around 130mm (35mm more than 2XL!)
Pocket side by side comparision: XXXL on top, 2XL below. quite some difference..
another side by side of the pockets. 2XL on left.
front of both fins. 2XL on left, XXXL on right. Both have a turtle logo on.. (Digger..)
2XL on left, XXXL on right. Both fins similar length. foot pockets different shape.
I hope this helps someone and gets rid of some of the confusion around these fins..!
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