replacement buckle for cressi fins

I was told by several dive instructors now that these detachable buckles of my cressi fins are one of the parts that get lost by almost every diver.

That's the reason I designed a 3d-printable replacement buckle so you can always have one for spare.

My design looks a lot more bulky than the original one but thats just for more sturdyness as 3d printed parts tend to perform worse when it comes to that point. Also the angle of the "front slope" is a lot more steeper to make it printable in different orientations. Functionality should be the same.

edit: I've added another version (10) which looks less blocky. Haven't testet that one yet but it should behave the same way as the first one.

edit: The latest version (13) is easier to attach and has some more chamfers on the bottom part.

edit: A minor update (#15) with slightly more clearance. I've tested this one with 3 different materials for a weekend on a lake. Result: They all survived surprisingly. Materials tested: Extrudr Greentec, Extrudr Greentec-Pro, DasFilament PETG.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Wanhao

Printer:

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Resolution:

0,1mm

Infill:

Notes:

This one was made in Extrudr gree-tec (lignine based) for a first test example because it's rather soft and won't cause much abrasion to the very soft fin socket. I'll try a material with a better interlayer adhesion though like PC or PETG.rnrnAlso keep in mind that your fins might be stored in a hot car for several days where a material able to withstand some heat might have advantages.rnrnSupport is mandatory. Mine turned out nice with a 20% zig-zag pattern in cura (2.7). rnrnThe given orientation is the one I recommend. But upside down works well too (needs a lot of fan power though which affects layer adhesion).

Category: Sport & Outdoors