On Monday, November 11, 2002 3:44 AM, Huw pporter wrote

(snip)
> That is the bit I'm least happy with.  The square knots are cranked down
> extremely tight, but it is only the friction of the tension of the part of
> the shock cord round the peg holding it secure, and I'm not convinced that
> repeated use (tensioning and releasing the heel ends) won't eventually
work
> it loose.

G'Day, Huw!  It looks very artistic.  But if  you're committed to that style
of fin strap, why not consider just drilling two holes on each side of the
foot pocket , (close to the peg and roughly at the point where the fabric's
at it's thickest).  From ther material left over from your Force Fins, cut
out a protective grommet for each hole.  Stopper knots - on the outside of
the fin - will be sufficient  to secure the cord.  Especially if, as Mike's
said, you reduce any slippage with generous dollops of Aquaseal!  :-)

Strike