Which Monofin Is Best For A Homemade Tail?

[Sea Unicorn]

I would love to make a tail one day so I can have the colors I want, but none of the monofins I see aren't particularly fish fin shaped. I heard the Finis Rapid is really good but it's not really mermaid-friendly. The shape is too round but it's a nice size. If I ever decide to start this project ( whenever I get a sewing machine lol) Is there a way to modify the Monofin or even make my own out of plexiglass or Lexan or something like that? I'd prefer the latter since if you cut a Finis Rapid the size will reduce. Im open to anything.

[Mermaid Nerida]

There are lots of tutorials on how to cut lexan or plexiglass into a monofin. P.S. I think that is a really good option, especially if you want a more translucent fluke!

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

The Rapid is popular due to it's pricing. More fish-shaped ones include the Aquarius, Hydra, Mahina, Suntails, and a number of others.

You'll find an overview of common monofins in Monofins: the Official Thread (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2909-MONOFINS-THE-OFFICIAL-THREAD), stickied at the top of the forum. The thread also includes tips on modifying Rapids and making fins out of Lexan.

[Sea Unicorn]

The Rapid is popular due to it's pricing. More fish-shaped ones include the Aquarius, Hydra, Mahina, Suntails, and a number of others.

You'll find an overview of common monofins in Monofins: the Official Thread (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2909-MONOFINS-THE-OFFICIAL-THREAD), stickied at the top of the forum. The thread also includes tips on modifying Rapids and making fins out of Lexan.

Thanks! I'll have to check that thread out. I seen something about cutting a Rapid which was cool but I didn't like the size reduction. Ill definitely refer back to this once im ready to start!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Get a Mahina Merfin. Its easy to cut, and you only need to cut a little bit and you'll have the shape you desire.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I use a merfin too, and I like it a lot!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I use a merfin too, and I like it a lot!

I like mine too, but its very tiring as I've been practicing with smaller monofins.

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[Dancing Fish]

Don't use plexiglass! It can shatter and cut you. Lexan can break but it doesn't shatter into sharp shards.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Sun Tail monofins are fish shaped. The adult one is same size as the Mahina Merfin.