MONOFINS, THE OFFICIAL THREAD

[Mermaid Mystery]

alrighty! just making sure


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[UltimateSwimFin.com]

I'm cool! just saw it quite a few times you know


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Not at that price. It was $500 at the beginning of the week and has been for years. We recently made some incredible manufacturing efficiency improvements (while still being artesianally made in the USA) that allowed us to reduce the price significantly.

At this price, I think it is much more accessible to others who may have considered it too expensive previously.

Just wanted to let ppl know. That's all.


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[Iryna]

At this price, I think it is much more accessible to others who may have considered it too expensive previously.
Just wanted to let ppl know. That's all.

Well hopefully someone will benefit from that info and you will get some business

[Mermaid Lisa]

Hi. I'm interested in a new monofin. Looking at the waterways nemo wing vs. their model 2. Soft blade for either. My feet are a size 7. I heard the nemo run big and not sure it will fit well. One dive shop said they are very comfortable for long term swimming. Bogdan waterways is suggesting the model 2 for comfort bc the foot straps are glued to match the swimmers feet and there is neoprene lining the foot pocket. I read the model 2 are uncomfortable. So I'm confused. Does anyone have advice on these or alternative? Any experience with these? Thank you!

[UltimateSwimFin.com]

Model 2 is foot torture.


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[Mermaid Lisa]

Ha. I'm not sure why Bogdan was recommending it unless he changed it from previous models. Have you tried the nemo wing?

[Iryna]

Hi. I'm interested in a new monofin. Looking at the waterways nemo wing vs. their model 2. Soft blade for either. My feet are a size 7. I heard the nemo run big and not sure it will fit well. One dive shop said they are very comfortable for long term swimming. Bogdan waterways is suggesting the model 2 for comfort bc the foot straps are glued to match the swimmers feet and there is neoprene lining the foot pocket. I read the model 2 are uncomfortable. So I'm confused. Does anyone have advice on these or alternative? Any experience with these? Thank you!

Hi! We just discussed it here:

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmernetwork%2Ecom%2Finde x%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D14257&share_tid=14257&share_fid=53279&share_type=t

I would go for finis competitor. It's about same price if you buy it from swim outlet store and use 10% discount code.

[Mermaid Lisa]

Thank you. That link will not open for me. I think the competitor even with the discount is a lot more money. I heard that blade is stiff (I do know it's a waterways blade). I want propulsion in the ocean but I definitely want fluidity and pretty movements too :)

[UltimateSwimFin.com]

Ha. I'm not sure why Bogdan was recommending it unless he changed it from previous models. Have you tried the nemo wing?

The NEMO wing uses bi-fin footpockets and with 2mm booties and proper fit are quite comfortable.


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[Mermaid Lisa]

The NEMO wing uses bi-fin footpockets and with 2mm booties and proper fit are quite comfortable.


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Sounds like that's better than the model 2. I do know of a freediver who swims a lot for over an hour in her model 2 and loves it. Do I have to go up a size to wear booties? Can I still twirl about and swim sideways etc. in the nemo wing? I want movement and fluidity/play.


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[Mermaid Lisa]

Hi! We just discussed it here:

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmernetwork%2Ecom%2Finde x%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D14257&share_tid=14257&share_fid=53279&share_type=t

I would go for finis competitor. It's about same price if you buy it from swim outlet store and use 10% discount code.

I got into taptalk. Thank you! So much easier. I'm reading through the threads.


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[Mermaid Lisa]

Well now that I read through all the previous conversations, I'm feeling a bit more confused. I would like to wear the fin with fabric tails so ideally it would be sleeker and the feet would be together. It seems comfortable. I'm not sure what to get now and almost feel like starting over again. So many options. Lol.


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[Iryna]

I got into taptalk. Thank you! So much easier. I'm reading through the threads.

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I didn't realize that link won't open if you don't use Tapatalk but I'm glad you got it. It's truly easier to find information and see all the new discussions;)

[Mermaid Lisa]

My new customised fibreglass fin from Special Fins is finally completed! Karmo from Special Fins actually fully customised the fluke shape for me to a Mermaid tail shape which I am super grateful for as I was dreading how much it would cost me to have it professionally cut after getting the monofin. Not only did he did he custom cut it he actually custom built it from the ground up which is pretty cool! I am still waiting for it to arrive so I can take it for a test swim but I am very happy so far with his great work on my monofin! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/a84249f9ad3d0eae0349b1f09f69d19e.jpg

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So cool! Congratulations! How is it in the water? Are you using it with a fabric tail and how is the bulk of the footpockets?


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[Mermaid Lisa]

I didn't realize that link won't open if you don't use Tapatalk but I'm glad you got it. It's truly easier to find information and see all the new discussions;)

I love it! Thank you!


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[UltimateSwimFin.com]

Sounds like that's better than the model 2. I do know of a freediver who swims a lot for over an hour in her model 2 and loves it. Do I have to go up a size to wear booties? Can I still twirl about and swim sideways etc. in the nemo wing? I want movement and fluidity/play.


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You lose some ease of twirling with a large surface area with a monofin / hyperfin design.

To combat this a bit, I would err on the side of a softer fin if indeed that is what you valued.

Look online for how those footpockets (Omer stingray I believe) tend to fit.

A 2mm sock isn't much... But it's about 1-size up from what people tend to say without booties / socks.


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[Mermaid Lisa]

You lose some ease of twirling with a large surface area with a monofin / hyperfin design.

To combat this a bit, I would err on the side of a softer fin if indeed that is what you valued.

Look online for how those footpockets (Omer stingray I believe) tend to fit.

A 2mm sock isn't much... But it's about 1-size up from what people tend to say without booties / socks.


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Ok. Thank you


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[Merman Andrew]

So cool! Congratulations! How is it in the water? Are you using it with a fabric tail and how is the bulk of the footpockets?


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I have used my new fin several times in the pool now and a couple of times in the ocean when I was at Mercon. In the pool, compared to my FinFun Monofin it feels almost like youre cheating! I can swim so much further with not very much effort, my estimate is that it gets you probably 2-2.5 times further per kick than a FinFun. In the ocean, especially when there are currents it is a necessity (I tried the FinFun in the ocean and in all but the calmest waters it feels like youre not going anywhere when you kick!) Other than that it is so comfortable to wear! I'm so glad I got full foot pockets, I can wear it for hours and my feet don't get sore at all.

I do wear a fabric tail over the top of the fin (which I made myself), and surprisingly the foot pockets are not that visible through the fabric because I have made the fabric very taught, though I admit it does bug me a bit that the foot pockets are not closer together because it makes the base of the tail quite wide and I'm used to my FinFun Monofin where your ankles are practically touching! If I had one of these custom made again I'd ask for the foot pockets to be closer together, but now that I'm used to it I hardly even notice the difference.

Heres a full review of my thoughts on the fin here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1824738191090184&id=1798915953672408

And some photos of my fabric tail over the fin here:

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1840164049547598&substory_index=0&id=1798915953672408

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1842177119346291&id=1798915953672408

https://www.instagram.com/p/BL5WJDHg8tS/

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

I got myself one of these in blue, recently. It swims beautifully and has lots of propulsion. It is slightly smaller than an adult Merfin. Foot pockets go up to a size 12 female shoe. I even took it to that little netted beach at Manly and frolicked in the deeps!

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/2018-blue-yellow-Colored-swimming-pool_60752414044.html?spm=a2700.7724838.2017005.2. 37ef2eb0quUIlX (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Comfortable-TPE-Mermaid-Swim-Fins-Feet-Flipper-Swimming-Diving-Tail-For-Adult-/192000110144?var&hash=item2cb4192e40%3Am%3Am28HllFF0I2JVZviR9F5xXw)

[MelodicaMermaid]

This post says that the finis wave can fit a woman size 2-8, and i see a lot of mermaids using this monofin. From what i've heard of it's flexibility, I'm fairly certain that this is the monofin I want for my first, but the finis website says that the wave is for youth size. Will it really fit me? I'm a women's 7.5 (US sizing)

[LeeniusUnicorn]

I can answer that, as I have a Lunocet. Its comfortable because the "foot pockets" are actual shoes. You know, with a left and a right, and made in the shape of a foot. You go to a local store and buy ones that fit your feet, and you find to be comfortable. You get bicycle shoes (the type that bolt to cleats that lock into bicycle pedals), and bolt them to the Lunocet.
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How long did it take for you to get you lunocet and how is it holding up today with about how much use? I've been researching these fins but would love to know how they hold up to mermaid use.


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[Merman Storm]

It took a couple of weeks for delivery. Overall its held up well, although I don't swim in it that often. When I do, I do as most Mers do: swim a little, hang on the side of the pool alot.
I did have one issue: I whacked it against the side of the pool and broke part of the articulation linkage. Lunocet sent me new, redesigned, stronger parts. So now this should not be an issue for anyone.
Other issues not related to durability: The fabric of the tail skin tends to sag in the space between the feet and the fin. There is no support for it there. I made a neoprene cover for this area that velcros onto the shoes and the fin.
Also: cycling shoes fit great, and are quite comfortable. But you cannot kick out of them. You have to reach down and undo them to get out. This seems to be a safety issue. In addition, if I had a silicone tail for my Lunocet (Which I would like to have, if there are any tail makers out there who want to try...) I would not be sure how I would get my feet into and out of the cycling shoes. Thus, I have been testing swim fin foot pockets, and how to mount them to the Lunocet. I'm making good progress there. I found pockets that fit me and are reasonably comfortable. I found that if I bolt the foot pockets to a sheet of polycarbonate, then bolt that to the Lunocet, I have a system I can use and kick out of. I'm not sure how to get my feet into the pockets hands free, but I'm close.

[LeeniusUnicorn]

It took a couple of weeks for delivery. Overall its held up well, although I don't swim in it that often. When I do, I do as most Mers do: swim a little, hang on the side of the pool alot.
I did have one issue: I whacked it against the side of the pool and broke part of the articulation linkage. Lunocet sent me new, redesigned, stronger parts. So now this should not be an issue for anyone.
Other issues not related to durability: The fabric of the tail skin tends to sag in the space between the feet and the fin. There is no support for it there. I made a neoprene cover for this area that velcros onto the shoes and the fin.
Also: cycling shoes fit great, and are quite comfortable. But you cannot kick out of them. You have to reach down and undo them to get out. This seems to be a safety issue. In addition, if I had a silicone tail for my Lunocet (Which I would like to have, if there are any tail makers out there who want to try...) I would not be sure how I would get my feet into and out of the cycling shoes. Thus, I have been testing swim fin foot pockets, and how to mount them to the Lunocet. I'm making good progress there. I found pockets that fit me and are reasonably comfortable. I found that if I bolt the foot pockets to a sheet of polycarbonate, then bolt that to the Lunocet, I have a system I can use and kick out of. I'm not sure how to get my feet into the pockets hands free, but I'm close.

Awesome, thank you! Lunocet had a lot of issues in the beginning with delivery and some durability issues, but this was with the freediving community who were training in the pools every day and pushing off the wall with their fin. Anyways all of this was before ultimate swim fin took over sales so the inventor of Lunocet can just focus on production because he fails at the rest of it, heh.
I'm really stocked to hear this, I have some ideas about that saggy tail part too.


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[LeeniusUnicorn]

My monofin had shipped! Ahh I can't wait.


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[Khaleesi Daenerys]

Anyone try this?
http://www.eshop.freediving-planet.com/en/catalogue/detail/sport-monofin-black-fiberglass---molchanovs-66-4

[LeeniusUnicorn]

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My Lunocet monofin came in and I was turning my cycling shoes into mermaid shoes when I discovered the holes on my shoes where off ever so slightly. I've read this happening with a few other free drivers on the deep blue form... So I guess these get to stay cycling shoes and later I'll take my monofin into the bike shop with me to buy new shoes just for it. It's a good thing the owner knows me and already knows me to be a little eccentric... And he is too so hopefully I make it in during a time he is there so I don't look like such a crazy person. Haha oh the life of a mermaid.


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[LeeniusUnicorn]

Also check out my neoprene socks in the top left hand corner, they have pink hearts on them!! I love them. I found them on Amazon and they fit great.


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[(Future) Mermaid Lynne]

I know this has probably been asked before. So forgive me if it's repetitive.
I've got a finis rapid and I love it. But I want to make it a more mermaid-y shape by adding to it. I watched the videos listed previously but I wanted to ask about vinyl.
Would this be the best option? Obviously I still want it to be flowy like my monofin is now so I don't want to use anything too stiff.
I found 60 gauge vinyl online and I was considering it. I just don't want to overload my monofin if that makes sense! Would this work? Would it be too flimsy?
Also I should mention I don't really want to put any holes in my monofin. I would rather use some sort of glue to attach this addition. I just don't know what to use!
Any help or suggestions here would be greatly appreciated!


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[RavenBro]

I need some advice. I'm getting a new tail from mernation and they gave me the choice between a finis wave and medium trainer monofin. I need something that is comfortable and I'll be swimming mostly in pools as I am landlocked. Thoughts?


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[IllynReaver]

Question for people. Is there a monofin that will fit in standard carry on bag you put in overhead bins on planes? I'll be traveling a lot for work and won't be able to have a checked bag to take my mahina fin. The dimensions of the bag are 9-by-14-by-22 inches.

[UltimateSwimFin.com]

The Lunocet can even fit in your purse! [emoji164] I can fit 4 easily into a standard carry-on.


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[Merman Storm]

I can confirm that. You will need two Allen keys to re-assemble it, and attach the cycling shoes. Also, no one makes tails to fit the Lunocet. I made my own. I made them close-ended, and found the only way to get the skin over the Lunocet was to assemble it inside the skin. Open ended with zippers or snaps would be more convenient. Open ended without anything to close the rear would ruin the hydrodynamics. Good hydrodynamics is another reason to get a Lunocet, it is VERY fast.

[IllynReaver]

The Lunocet can even fit in your purse! [emoji164] I can fit 4 easily into a standard carry-on.
That's neat.

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I can confirm that. You will need two Allen keys to re-assemble it, and attach the cycling shoes. Also, no one makes tails to fit the Lunocet. I made my own. I made them close-ended, and found the only way to get the skin over the Lunocet was to assemble it inside the skin. Open ended with zippers or snaps would be more convenient. Open ended without anything to close the rear would ruin the hydrodynamics. Good hydrodynamics is another reason to get a Lunocet, it is VERY fast.

While that is interesting, i'm looking for a more affordable monofin that can fit in a standard carry on.

[MissLunaBelle]

Anyone ever make cuts to your monofin? Does it affect it's integrity? I've got a leaderfins monofin and I can't do super quick turns and id like to be able to with it- was hoping if cutting it more towards a mermaid fluke shape would help♡ tia!

[Mermaid Whisper]

Anyone ever make cuts to your monofin? Does it affect it's integrity? I've got a leaderfins monofin and I can't do super quick turns and id like to be able to with it- was hoping if cutting it more towards a mermaid fluke shape would help♡ tia!

You can probably find videos on YouTube of folks who have cut theirs! I cut my competitor, but I only do mer events once or twice a year, so I haven't been able to test it. I also need to make a tailskin!

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[MermaidAiera]

was hoping if cutting it more towards a mermaid fluke shape would help

Cutting it isn't going to help. It will only weaken the monofin and make it less effective to swim in. That of course makes it easier to swim in in general since you aren't moving as much water with each kick, but maneuverability wise it's not going to make a difference. The width is the issue during turns and such, and unless the the fin has more give you can't solve the issue.

[frozenbutterflywings]

I wanna get the finis shooter but idk what size. I’m a 9.5 in women’s in the USA. I’ve heard finis sizing is different from what it actually is. Any recommendations?


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[Mermaid Velos]

Does anyone own the fantasea monofins from mertailor? If so, how does it swim, is it really as comfortable as I have heard?

[AniaR]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJG0ltLpU9U


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-67WoUct-Oo

[The Harlem Mermaid]

Hi Mer's Im not sure if im in the right thread for this question but i know im on the right place to find out anything to do with mermaiding and mono fins :) Im asking for someone in Vietman who wants to know if the FINIS Luna fin size M would fit him, I dont believe it will, but want to make sure I give him correct answer. He is a size 43 mens shoe foot length 26.7cm and Wideth 10.6cm what would this size be in US men's and would the Luna M fit him?

[fabianfrz]

there is a size chart on the website (https://www.finisswim.com/Luna-Monofin?quantity=1&custcol12=5), which says 36-42 so it may be too small. I have a Mermaid Kat Hydra, which is 39-43 and it fits exactly (43; so I guess there is usually not much room left) so I would recommend to buy at least a fin in his size 43.

[The Harlem Mermaid]

Thank you so much I shall pass this information onto him.

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[Confusedmermaid101]

Does anyone know which companies make tails that fit the mahina monofin? I know swimtails does but they’re closing


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[MermaidEmber]

According to the Monofin and Compatible Tail-Skins guide ( https://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?15557-Monofins-and-compatible-tail-skins ), Magictail Pro and Mermaid, Inc. tails will fit.

Though it's not made for it, you can also fit the Mahina in FinFolk's neoprene tails. There are several videos on YouTube demonstrating fitting a Mahina into one of their epic fabric tails.

[HaleyTremont]

Just wondering, but has anyone tried making a mould of a fin and then melting down polypropyline pellets to create their own monofin? Are there any key dangerous elements that I seem to be missing that would pose as a reason to not do so?

This message is from 2015 but still with no answer. I have no idea what is polypropyline but I have the same question, does someone already try to make a silicone / latex or whatever monofin ? Like a Mertailor or Luna ? If we want to try, is it with dragon skin or a special stiffer silicone ?

[Merman Storm]

Polypropylene is a heat form-able plastic that many plastic items are made from, including Fin Fun's fin. Normally the pellets are heated, then pushed into a very strong steel mold under high pressure.

You can buy pre-made sheets of polypropylene. I have made several monofins by bolting swim fin pockets to such sheets.

Mertailor uses stiffer material than DragonSkin 10 for their monofins as it is durometer 30A, so maybe DragonSkin 30?

You need both an inner mold, the shape of a foot, and the outer mold. Have fun!

[HaleyTremont]

Mertailor uses stiffer material than DragonSkin 10 for their monofins as it is durometer 30A, so maybe DragonSkin 30?

Is there stiffer silicone than 30 ? Something between Fantasea and Luna ? I love floppy fluke but Fantasea is really too floppy for me xD

And thanks for the help for the mold part ^^

[Merman Storm]

Smooth-on makes higher durometer silicone. But the ones I have seen are for mold making. I have no idea how well they will work for parts that have to see alot of use and flexing. Maybe you should contact them directly.

[breezy588]

I found this article has good details about what features to choose in a mermaid monofin and what to look for. It also covers some of the more popular brands in detail including size, weight, buoyancy, rigidity, different foot pockets, materials, etc which I think is really helpful! You can read about this mermaid monofin guide here (https://aquamermaid.com/blogs/news/mermaid-monofin-guide). Hope it helps someone out!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I found this article has good details about what features to choose in a mermaid monofin and what to look for. It also covers some of the more popular brands in detail including size, weight, buoyancy, rigidity, different foot pockets, materials, etc which I think is really helpful! You can read about this mermaid monofin guide here (https://aquamermaid.com/blogs/news/mermaid-monofin-guide). Hope it helps someone out!

I wouldn't trust Aquamermaid for reliable information. She is just too biased about other brands, all the while saying her brand is the best. Its not. Its a cheap knock off of a Finis monofin, that's made in China. And, she did not design it as claimed, she just bought loads of it off alibaba and put her label on it.

[breezy588]

I wouldn't trust Aquamermaid for reliable information. She is just too biased about other brands, all the while saying her brand is the best. Its not. Its a cheap knock off of a Finis monofin, that's made in China. And, she did not design it as claimed, she just bought loads of it off alibaba and put her label on it.

wow I thought this was supposed to be a non judgemental place to share mermaid information not to cut down other mermaids and mermaid companies? The article I shared doesn't say anything about AquaMermaid fins being the best. It's just listed as one of the top 10, which it probably is because it's even in the 10 top Google search results. There are lots of other options if you don't personally want an AquaMermaid monofin. All monofins have their pros and cons which this article nicely outlines

[Mermaid Jaffa]

wow I thought this was supposed to be a non judgemental place to share mermaid information not to cut down other mermaids and mermaid companies? The article I shared doesn't say anything about AquaMermaid fins being the best. It's just listed as one of the top 10, which it probably is because it's even in the 10 top Google search results. There are lots of other options if you don't personally want an AquaMermaid monofin. All monofins have their pros and cons which this article nicely outlines

I'm not judging, just stating facts. If you've watched her video on this, you'll see how biased she really is about all other monofins.

[Slim]

I'm not judging, just stating facts. If you've watched her video on this, you'll see how biased she really is about all other monofins.

I agree with Jaffa.


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[danger369]

Has anyone ever had issues with a shooter damaging their silicone tail? I'm going to get a silicone tail soon and was thinking of getting the shooter in it seeing as i have a hard time swimming with monofins that don't have much propulsion , but the tail maker said that the shooter tends to damage tails and that he'd rather use his own silicone monofin insteas. but with that i'm afraid that it won't give me the propulsion i need

[Mermaid_Izzy]

Has anyone ever had issues with a shooter damaging their silicone tail? I'm going to get a silicone tail soon and was thinking of getting the shooter in it seeing as i have a hard time swimming with monofins that don't have much propulsion , but the tail maker said that the shooter tends to damage tails and that he'd rather use his own silicone monofin insteas. but with that i'm afraid that it won't give me the propulsion i need

I put a shooter in my tail and I have lightly used it for two summers now without any damage. From my understanding, monofins cause damage when they have been cut to fit a tail as they have uneven edges or are weakened and break off into sharp edges.


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

I once tried out another mermaid's shooter monofin... I sliced my finger on the sharp edge.

Does it have to be a shooter, or can it be another brand of fibre glass monofin that have rubber edges?

[Mermaid_Izzy]

I once tried out another mermaid's shooter monofin... I sliced my finger on the sharp edge.

Does it have to be a shooter, or can it be another brand of fibre glass monofin that have rubber edges?

I was referring to "pointy" sharp pieces. Like where it has been cut and not round off or where it has broken off from being cut.

I've never had in issue with the edges themeselves being sharp and having a paper cut type of effect.

I guess I should also point out that I made a powermesh pocket to put my shooter in before I encased it in my tail. That may have an effect on 'reducing' tail damage, but aslo, I haven't really heard about the shooter causing damage.


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[danger369]

It doesn't really have to be the shooter but i don't really have any experience with wich ones are good and wich ones aren't

[00phantom]

It doesn't really have to be the shooter but i don't really have any experience with wich ones are good and wich ones aren't

Then talk with your tail maker. Let them know your concerns with propulsion and they can either reassure you that their silicone fins will perform for you or they can suggest a Monofin that they are comfortable with using and that will work for you.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

It doesn't really have to be the shooter but i don't really have any experience with wich ones are good and wich ones aren't

I was thinking of the Waterway monofins. Those ones have a rubber or some kind of edging around the fin, protecting you from its sharp edges.

[danger369]

Then talk with your tail maker. Let them know your concerns with propulsion and they can either reassure you that their silicone fins will perform for you or they can suggest a Monofin that they are comfortable with using and that will work for you.

i already did that before and he said that he prefered using his silicone monofin since he felt like the shooter damaged the silicone too easily, and he didn't really have any other suggestions aside from the hydra wich i don't really enjoy using

[danger369]

I was thinking of the Waterway monofins. Those ones have a rubber or some kind of edging around the fin, protecting you from its sharp edges.

Will look into those then and see if he finds those okay ^^

[Mermaid Jaffa]

My favourite monofin, the Finis Foil, its straps have gone hard and are not stretchy. The blade is still good after all these years. I bought it in 2014 and take care of it after swim. With my birthday coming along mid January, I bought myself a new mermaid paddle!

Its a POwerfins. Yes, that's how its spelt. I got it in gold color. I don't know about the stiffness rating. I just wanted another one like the Foil but not the Foil, to do zoomies in!
https://powerfins.fr/en/product/monopalme-dentrainement-powerfins-polymere-durete-hard

[suzanne86]

Jaffa — I'm still using a Finis Foil and loving it. If only Finis made the Foil in colors other than yellow, wouldn't that be grand? I always wear mine with low-cut white socks on my feet to prevent chafing. Typical workout is 2700 yards —> kickboard (streamline and resistance grips); sidestroke streamlining; and backstroke streamlining (streamline arms and knee-side arms). After you have had a chance to get used to your new POwerfin, tell us how it compares to the Foil. I have never seen one before, and it looks very interesting.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Jaffa — I'm still using a Finis Foil and loving it. If only Finis made the Foil in colors other than yellow, wouldn't that be grand? I always wear mine with low-cut white socks on my feet to prevent chafing. Typical workout is 2700 yards —> kickboard (streamline and resistance grips); sidestroke streamlining; and backstroke streamlining (streamline arms and knee-side arms). After you have had a chance to get used to your new POwerfin, tell us how it compares to the Foil. I have never seen one before, and it looks very interesting.
Sure thing.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Its here!!!
I did a quick show and tell video on my new POwerfins monofin. I'll do a proper review once I've swum in it at a later date.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fa5F2wVetU

[Sarah Rose]

Hello, mermaids! I'm looking to buy some neoprene socks to use with a monofin. I'm seeing a lot of neoprene socks on Amazon that have grippers on the bottom. Or neoprene socks that are structured more like booties than a sock.

My guesses are:
1.) Seems best to get socks with no grippers? (Seems like the grips would make it too hard to get the monofin on?)
2.) Seems like sock structure would be better, not boot structure? (This is my guess based on the way ankles are usually positioned while mermaid-swimming.)

Can anyone please help me answer these questions / determine how to choose neoprene socks?

Thank you so much in advance!!

[Moonmaiden90]

hi! I got neoprene socks, sock shape and no grip. I really love them.
they are a little slippery when walking by the pool, but are quite handy and sturdy when walking by the ocean or on sand/stone.
I have no problem gettin my monofin on. and they are just as easy to get off when i need to.
It keeps me from getting blisters too!
I use the "classic monofin" from Magictail.
hope that helps.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Does anyone have any idea if 1) the Lucia Fish Fin is available in the United States yet and 2) how the sizing runs, like if it runs large, small, or true-to-size?

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[Eranthis]

I have not a single clue if the Lucia is available in the US yet but i too would like to be informed when it is as it is my dream tail.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

It's available!! Just put in my order.

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[JOhanezJa]

I have not a single clue if the Lucia is available in the US https://piktid.com/superid-ai-photo-enhancer/ yet but i too would like to be informed when it is as it is my revit tools (https://kobilabs.com/revit/) dream tail. I understand your excitement!