BS EN 16804:2015

What is this BS EN 16804 - Requirements for open heel fins about?  

BS EN 16804 discusses diving equipment requirements and test methods with a focus on the diving open heel.  

BS EN 16804 applies to open heel fins for diving where the user is breathing underwater. The purpose of BS EN 16804 is the specification of minimum safety requirements. 

Who is BS EN 16804 - Requirements for open heel fins for? 

BS EN 16804 on requirements for diving open heel fins is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of diving equipment  
• Retailers of diving equipment 
• Architects who design swimming pools 
• Contractors who construct swimming pools 
• Installers of swimming pools equipment 

Why should you use BS EN 16804 - Requirements for open heel fins?  

Open heel fins are larger than normal fins and are open at the back, they are held in place with an adjustable heel strap. 

BS EN 16804 provides functional, safety requirements, and test methods for open heel fins. 

BS EN 16804 gives you guidance on the design requirements, visual inspection, heel band test, resistance to slipping, resistance to slipping out or detachment, permanent linear deformation, practical performance, and marking. That will help you in improving the quality of your open heel fins.