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Default Vintage 1970s black scuba fins smear oily rubber in the pool

On Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:52:02 -0700, Geoff
wrote:

:Most likely. Neoprene dates from the 1930's and is the most widely
:used synthetic rubber. Wetsuits and dry suits are made from
:nitrogen-foamed neoprene.

But these are not wetsuits or drysuits. These are fins. I just don't
see fins being made of neoprene.