How to Repair Rubber Dive Fins

Equipment failure is the quickest and most disappointing way to end a dive trip. Whether you are free diving, snorkeling or suited up for scuba; you need your equipment to be ready for the water. A damaged fin can send you back to the shore or boat quickly. Repairing a broken strap is as simple as threading on a replacement from your dive kit. A split in the blade or toe of the fin will usually require a replacement of the pair of fins. But, with a quick fix you can temporarily repair that split and finish your dive.

Things You'll Need

  • Damaged dive fin
  • Clean cloth
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Wetsuit repair cement
  • Waterproof tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wipe your damaged fin with a clean, dry cloth to remove any water or debris. Pour a little rubbing alcohol onto a rag to scrub off any stubborn, dried on debris on the fin. Rinse the fin in the water to wash away the alcohol. Dry the fin with a clean cloth.

    • 2

      Fill the split with wetsuit glue. Press the two sides of the split together. Apply glue to the outside of the fin on both sides of the split. Place a piece of tape across the seam and glue.

    • 3

      Glue and tape the other side of the fin. Allow the glue to dry for 1 hour. Wipe the fin clean with a dry cloth. Slide on your gear and try it out.