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This is the "original" diving swim fin in use for over 30 years, with a proven design that has maintained its popularity among experienced divers and is still the fin design used by the military. All rubber construction with heavy duty rubber fin straps and nearly indestructible stainless steel buckles, these fins provide performance power with minimal effort and tough reliable durability for years of service. Optional S/S spring heel fin straps are available.

  • Medium is sized for US Mens 7 to 8
  • Large is sized for US Mens 9 to 10
  • X-Large is for US Mens 11 to 13

Sizes run small so we recommend ordering the next size up if you are wearing a heavy boot. The Turtle Fin version works well for drysuit divers thanks to the foot pocket that fits extra large drysuit boots when no other fin will fit properly. X-Large Turtle size has the foot pocket of a X-Large Power and the blade of a XXX-Large Turtle

Classic Fins w/Universal and Dive Rite Spring Straps Installed

2005 SCUBA DIVING Magazine Best Buy Read the Scuba Diving Magazine test review of these fins: "Out in real-world diving, test divers who've been blowing bubbles for a couple decades or more simply loved this fin. Newer divers, however, tended to be put off by the squat, relatively heavy, all-rubber design. But almost all test divers agreed that the Power Fin can get the job done. The fin is very stable at depth, offers good blade-end snap, and does exceptionally well with alternate kicks. Divers with cameras felt it was, as one put it, "super-easy to back up and maneuver when taking photos." The foot pocket is soft and comfortable, but the old-style strap system can be difficult to adjust. The upside is that once it's adjusted it stays adjusted, and there's nothing plastic to lose or break."

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Most divers agree with the reviewer comments about the fin strap adjustment and we recommend replacing the old-style strap with the stainless steel spring heel fin strap that has become so popular with technical divers. If you wish, we can even install the optional spring strap for you before we ship. If you are one of those divers "put off by the squat, relatively heavy, all-rubber design" then the Dive Rite Fins will be more appealing.

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> Universal Spring Fin Straps

Spring heel fin straps are popular because they are extremely reliable and easy to use. Because there is nothing to clip, snap or adjust, spring straps make putting on and removing your fins easy and fast; especially if you have to do it in the water! They automatically adjust to the divers feet during the dive, compensating for depth and compression of boot material.

These heavy-duty professionally manufactured Universal Spring Straps are made from stainless steel springs and covered with nylon tube webbing to protect the spring and provide padding. The springs have machined Delrin ends that attach to one of three types of stainless steel adapter fittings with a stainless screw and Nylock stainless nut. Nylon cave line on the inside of the spring prevents over-extension of the strap.

Old School and Universal Spring Posts Compared Universal Spring Straps are available in three different lengths of 8, 10 and 12 inches. Sizing is not critical because springs of course do stretch to fit, so choose the length based on the size of your fin and your preference for a snug or loose fit. For small size fins, use the 8-inch length. For medium fins the 8-inch will be snug, and 10-inch will be loose. For large fins, we recommend the 10-inch length and it's by far the most popular size. For X-large fins we suggest the 10-inch for a snug fit and for a looser fit or with drysuit boots go with the 12-inch. The oversized Turtle fins are definitely the 12-inch length.

Each pair of Universal Spring Straps includes three different sets of adapter fittings that allow them to attach to almost any diving fin. They come already setup with the "old school" fitting for Jet, Rocket, Power and Turtle Fins. Change to the "large post" fitting for almost all modern fins that have a standard molded post attachment point. Use the "small post" fitting for Atomic brand split fins.

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Beware of Fin Hyperbole

Fin designs are an aspect of dive equipment that seem more like fashion trends, and there seems to always be someone promoting "a better mousetrap." Most of these elaborate fin designs work fine when used to move forward at a modest speed using a flutter scissor kick, and the split fin design tests especially well in this regard. However, many designs are poor if you wish to frog kick or use almost any of the swimming techniques preferred by experienced divers in tight spaces. Even with a full scissor kick, the fancy fins are weak when swimming all out against current, or working to overcome the drag of a drysuit or technical equipment. Full foot pockets and elaborate heel strap systems are also more likely to cause the loss of a fin in forceful swimming. Be skeptical of those "fin performance reviews" that favor the casual recreational diver; many experienced divers choose a versatile no-frills open-heel fin design with a stiff blade and a strong, reliable spring strap at an affordable price.

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Pricing for Classic Fins and Spring Straps

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  Classic Fins  
NOTE:   Classic Fins come standard with rubber fin straps. To upgrade strap, also purchase the Universial Spring Fin Straps below  
Power Fins, Pair (Medium, Black)  XSS-FN202 Power Fins, Pair (Medium, Black) In Stock $75.00
Power Fins, Pair (Large, Black)  XSS-FN203 Power Fins, Pair (Large, Black) In Stock $75.00
Power Fins, Pair (X-Large, Black)  XSS-FN204 Power Fins, Pair (X-Large, Black) In Stock $75.00
Turtle Fins, Pair (X-Large, Drysuit, Black)  XSS-FN303 Turtle Fins, Pair (X-Large, Drysuit, Black) On Order $110.00 Disabled
Turtle Fins, Pair (2X-Large Drysuit, Black)  XSS-FN304 Turtle Fins, Pair (2X-Large Drysuit, Black) In Stock $110.00
Turtle Fins, Pair (3X-Large Drysuit, Black)  XSS-FN305 Turtle Fins, Pair (3X-Large Drysuit, Black) In Stock $110.00
  Spring Fin Straps  
Universal S/S Spring Straps (Small, 8-inch), PAIR  XSS-FP-08 Universal S/S Spring Straps (Small, 8-inch), PAIR In Stock $55.00
Universal S/S Spring Straps (Medium, 10-inch), PAIR  XSS-FP-10 Universal S/S Spring Straps (Medium, 10-inch), PAIR In Stock $55.00
Universal S/S Spring Straps (Large, 12-inch), PAIR  XSS-FP-12 Universal S/S Spring Straps (Large, 12-inch), PAIR In Stock $55.00
Order this no charge option to have us INSTALL the spring straps on Classic Fins when ordering both  INS-Strap Order this no charge option to have us INSTALL the spring straps on Classic Fins when ordering both In Stock $0.00
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