What should I get for my first monofin?

[cheryl]

Hi everyone! I'm looking to get my first tail & monofin. Since I'm a beginner, I'm thinking a fabric one would probably be the most economical and also because I'm based in Asia so shipping from the USA or Australia would be cheapest. I've read up many threads on the board, and it's starting to all blur together and get a bit overwhelming.

Are there any fabric tail companies out there which make fabric tails that fit a finis wave or rapid monofin? I'm a little put off by some reviews which say the Aquarius break easily or where companies make their own monofins which don't seem to last. I'd like to try swimming in an ocean so something sturdier would be more welcomed.

Thank you!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Its cheaper to make your own tail than to buy a pre-made one. The currency conversion is terrible atm.

[cheryl]

You're absolutely right! But the cost of fabric here is also pretty expensive, assuming I can even get the appropriate fabric. I've thought about that and I think in the end, purchasing one and having it shipped over is only going to cost just a bit more, which I'm willing to pay considering the amount of time I'll have to invest in hunting for the right fabrics and the cost of the fabrics.

[Ianthe]

I don't think there are any tailskins made for the wave or rapid currently, unless you're willing to consider Mermaid Kat's tails, which fit a Hydra monofin, and might fit a rapid or wave. Optionally, you could cut your monofin to size, but that's a slightly more extreme option haha
For ocean swimming, do be careful as plastic monofins such as the wave or rapid may not stand up so well to the strong currents. Perhaps you should consider fiberglass monofins like the Finis Trainer 1 and cut it to size, or if that's out of your budget, you could possibly go for a Hydra monofin as well.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Cheryl, where in Asia are you located? I'm pretty sure you can get decently priced swimwear fabric at a discount shop. Look for one that just sells leftover fabric from other shops.
If you can't find it, there is one in Australia that I shop at, its called, The Remnant Warehouse. Not a lot of variety, mostly florals and plain colors, but they do have them for as little as A$6.95 a metre. And the shipping is affordable too.

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