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From: Large_Nassau_Grou...@Yahoo.com (Reef Fish)
Date: 14 Oct 2003 17:52:06 -0700
Local: Tues, Oct 14 2003 8:52 pm
Subject: Re: need an opinion on swim fins
I am late reading this thread (but SURPRISED to find it in r.t.c. rather
than in some diving ngs) because I just came back from some diving in Trinidad carryiny my LONG (34" in length :-) fins, which is longer than most fins you'll ever need for snorkeling, or diving for that matter. Cressi-sub Gara 2000 HF fins: They fit (barely) diagonally in the largest (62" L+W+H) luggage But before commenting on RayC's remarks, I'll comment on the original > Don M wrote: I think your idea of a "two part fin" is a hybrid of two ideas: > > The solution seems to be ? why not make a fin in two parts, > > one half would be a sandal (which can be used alone as a water shoe) > > and the other part is the blade that can be clipped on to the sandal > > when swimming. What I would like your opinion on is: what do you > > think of a two-part fin? 1. A fin (any fin) with a strap and pocket for "bootie" (which you 2. A LONG fin of the Cressi-sub type that comes in two parts. E.g. http://www.sporasubusa.com/PAGES/products/Variant_comp_fin.html This is not well-known, and both parts are just breaking down a > > I actually made, and am using a prototype. I hope you don't mind my saying so, but I think your idea will > > It's ugly but it works. After seeing the rough model, a friend > > suggested that I patent the idea. So I took out a provisional patent. > > But I would like to use this forum to get your opinion before I sink > > a whole lot of money into a venture that may not have any commercial > > value. Any ideas or opinions would surely be appreciated. Thanks, > > Don Macnow sink like a rock, even if the idea can be patented. > That design was on the market quite a few years ago. It Not sure what THIS one is. Any webpage reference? > proved to be just a gimmick as they weren the best in > comfort as a shoe and didn't thrust well as a fin. > Plus, fins are cheap to buy, Very true, for the casual snorkeler. Seems like you can BUY the whole fin/mask/snorkel cheapie for as little as $10 USD total. :-) Not true for other fins. A moderately prized set of fins for > cheaper to rent and available just Pretty much true. (Exception, the ultra cheapies to buy). But > about everywhere there is water for swimming! good fit, comfort, efficiency, and frequency of usage also come into play in the decision of "buy" vs "rent". > Spend the $2 on rentals! > Just my $.02 -- Bob. You must Sign in before you can post messages.
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