Competitor Monofin?

[courtneymermaid]

I know there are a few of you out there mermaiding with the FINIS Competitor Monofin and I was wondering what you guys think of them? I tried one out a really long time ago (we're talking teens here haha!) and I remember thinking it was pretty rad, but I thought I'd get some feedback on how you all feel about your fins?

[courtneymermaid]

I guess not a lot of people here are using this particular monofin. I'm probably going to check it out anyway. Thanks!

[Mermaid Annariea]

just saw this thread, haha.
i know that theres another company that makes monofins almost exactly like the competitor, but less money. ive heard good reviews from them.
http://specialfins.com/eng_products.php?menu_id=14

ive never personally used either, but i figured id try to help price-wise if nothing else xD
good luck! (:

[Ayla of Duluth]

http://www.waterwayfins.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=fins_flypage.tpl&product_id=1&category_id=2&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=4&vmcchk=1&Itemid=4

I know I like these monofins better than the competitor because along with being cheaper, they don't have the large rubber supports coming down from the foot pockets. They have Model 1, Model 2 and Model 3, and you get to choose the blade stiffness. So you can have a blade the size of the competitor, but softer and flowier, or stiffer and stronger. :)

[Ayla of Duluth]

Also, AniaR has a competitor monofin in her tail, maybe try getting ahold of her. I know she adores her fin.

[Mermaid Fenicia]

http://www.leaderfins.com/cgi-bin/form.cgi/67eng?id=246&tm=1341827583 <= this is the one that I use with my black tail ;)

[Ayla of Duluth]

http://www.leaderfins.com/cgi-bin/form.cgi/67eng?id=246&tm=1341827583 <= this is the one that I use with my black tail ;)

oh dear, where's the currency converter?!

[AniaR]

it's in my silicone tail and I love it and find it the easiest and strongest monofin to use

[courtneymermaid]

Wow!!! Thanks you guys! You've given me lots of info here to think over! I really appreciate it guys! Mermaid hugs!!

[Mermaid Fenicia]

oh dear, where's the currency converter?!

Here is one=> http://www.netonline.be/financieel/wisselkoersen.asp ;)

[courtneymermaid]

So now here is another question... I know I'm full of them, but I'm a flipper user haha! I'm thinking the Water Way fin (Model1) looks pretty rad and the price is pretty friendly for sure. Anyone know the difference between the blade stiffness? I mean which stiffness is better for what? There's an email on that sites so I'll probably contact them, but I thought I'd check with you guys anyway! :)

[Mermaid Lorelei]

The stiffer the fin, the larger the body of water. For example, the stiffest blade would be very good for deep water or currents where you need a lot of propulsion. You would want something much less stiff for a pool. I believe my waterway is a Model 1 and even it has a little bit of trouble turning in the pool because it is so strong.

[courtneymermaid]

Thanks for the info Mermaid Lorelei! That is definitely something to consider since most of my swimming is done in pools.

[Mermaid Lorelei]

No problem. :>