closest thing to Cressi footpockets?

[DivingDane]

Azapa

Hi i own a pair of the Aquatic teknosport pockets which are very good but not nearly as comfortable as my old cressi pockets.

The Spetton/ Aquatic technosport pockets are the same pocket under different names and they are the same design as the OLD OMER Tuna pockets, completely different to the current OMER millenium pockets (i have both).

if you want something the same as the Cressi pockets then the beuchat are the best option, i know it takes a bit of work to add the C4 blades but it is well worth it.

the holes in the blades dont line up however i have always glued my blades in rather than bolt them anyway (How often are you going to take the blades out, anyway). by doing this i think you also reduce the pressure around the bolt location during a forceful kick.

my 2c worth

DD

[ulysses]

Originally Posted by DivingDane

Azapa

The Spetton/ Aquatic technosport pockets are the same pocket under different names and they are the same design as the OLD OMER Tuna pockets, completely different to the current OMER millenium pockets (i have both).

Azapa,

DD is 100% correct:
Spetton + Tecnosport + OLD Omer (Tuna) = same mold
NEW Omer (Millenium) = different mold

Cheers,
ulysses

[octopus]

Errr...has anyone tried fitting Omer ice blades into Beuchat pockets?

[azapa]

assuming i try the C4 falcon blades with beuchat pockets, maybe the supergluing route:

Can I get the C4 blades without holes? I have heard several times that this is their weak point.

[trux]

Originally Posted by azapa

assuming i try the C4 falcon blades with beuchat pockets, maybe the supergluing route:

Can I get the C4 blades without holes? I have heard several times that this is their weak point.

It is not only the holes that are a problem, it is also the laminated rail edge on blade that is much smaller at Beuchat blades, so you would need to brush it away. You better ask C4 for Beuchat pockets - they offer them too (if you ask).

The same problem would be with Omer Ice blades in Beuchat pockets - it is possible, but not ideal.

[Nata]

Originally Posted by trux

You better ask C4 for Beuchat pockets - they offer them too (if you ask).

I do not know why you said that we offer Beuchat pokets. We do not sell any Beuchat footpokets, and we never sold them..

[SoCalScot]

With so many people faithfull to the Cressi Footpockets I don't see how Cressi NOT offering them as a stand alone sale makes any sense to the company from a pure profit per unit produced/sold.

For every one guy who loves an omer, Picasso (or whatever name brand) there are 5 others who swear by Cressi. If they offered the footpockets with the detachable blade system the sales would skyrocket.

Just my opinion.

Then again I am biased towards the Cressi footpockets because they are the only ones that fit my feet properly.


Nata- there was mention that if you order the C4s for the beuchet footpockets that the problem with the holes lining up and having to glue them in could be avoided. Is that true? Or am I doomed to have to deal with the problem when I want to step up to the C4's?

[trux]

Originally Posted by Nata

I do not know why you said that we offer Beuchat pokets. We do not sell any Beuchat footpokets, and we never sold them..

Yes, I know you do not sell Beuchat footpockets, but I tell it because I broke a Flap blade, and when consulting my local dealer about possible repair, he called the French distributor of C4, who told us I can get a C4 Flap blade for Beuchat foot-pockets (not the pockets) from them with no problems. Was he wrong or lying?

[DivingDane]

Hi Guys from what i understand the reason cressi do not supply their pockets seperatly is for 2 reasons:

1. they feel that detachable bladed fins are not as efficient at transfuring energy as one piece fins, so they will not poduce.

2. their fins are molded as one unit and therefor the footpockets even if purchased before the blade is molded into it would not function correctly if another blade was attempted to be inserted.

i could be wrong about number 1 i heard it through a third party.

but it would be nice though.

DD

[octopus]

1. they feel that detachable bladed fins are not as efficient at transfering energy as one piece fins

I can understand that detachable blade moves slightly in the pocket edges, but it would be interesting to find out how much difference it makes.

[azapa]

Originally Posted by Nata

I do not know why you said that we offer Beuchat pokets. We do not sell any Beuchat footpokets, and we never sold them..

Hi Nata,

It is wonderful having you on our DB forum, C4 products are incredibly well regarded.

Let me sum up here the need, maybe you can turn it into a market opportunity:

there are two "types" off feet in the world it seems: wide and narrow! The Omer footpockets, and the Speton that seem to come with the C4's are the "wide" type, that are obviously great for many people. The cressi footpocket, and apparently the beuchat, is the "narrow" type, but apparently not available from C4. So, why not offer one of the worlds best blades with the narrow (new) and wide (existing) options??

Best regards!

[Erik]

Beauchat are the closest feel to a Cressi footpocket IMO. They are my favourites. I think it's better to find a way to get them to fit the fin you want... don't try to get an uncomfortable pocket to fit your feet

[twentytwomonk]

Most people disagree with me, but I went from a Cressi to the Picasso footpockets, and I won't use anything else. Since I broke in the Picasso pockets, they've been the most comfortable ones I've tried. Way more comfortable to me than the OMER, Spetton, and Sporasub ones I've used.

[SoCalScot]

Originally Posted by twentytwomonk

Most people disagree with me, but I went from a Cressi to the Picasso footpockets, and I won't use anything else. Since I broke in the Picasso pockets, they've been the most comfortable ones I've tried. Way more comfortable to me than the OMER, Spetton, and Sporasub ones I've used.

You must have wide feet then. I have both fins and the Picasso fins just don't fit as well as the Cressi footpockets do. But then again. I have narrow feet.

With the Picasso fins I need to wear fin keepers. With the Cressi fins, they fit so well that I don't need to wear anything to keep them on.

[Nata]

I try to sum up everything..

Fist of all I happy too to be here with you.

Please, not make new holes on our blades, because making them you will alter the blade endurance. This is very important, you can unintentionally broken them. ( after a short using-period )

That's false, we can not make on purpose special holes on our blades, I'm sorry.

Ciao,
Natalia