Finis Wave Vs Oceanika Merfin??

[Mermaid Allie]

Hello! I'm getting a latex tail soon and I have to decide which monofin to buy for my tail. I don't know if I really like the shape of the oceanika merfin... it looks a little cartoon-ish. No offense to anyone!! I prefer like a whale shaped fluke. So, i was wondering, just in terms of propulsion, which monofin is faster, the oceanika merfin, or the finis wave. Thanks!!

[Nykur]

I hear the merfins are handmade each one, if you also look on the website you'll see mahina's husband has a orca shaped fin, maybe with a extra fee they'll make it that form ;)

[Mermaid Allie]

Unfortunately, the orca shaped fin isn't coming out until late 2013, and i'm not waiting that long lol thx tho!

[AniaR]

well, will the merfin fit your shoe size? They're only made in child sizes so far. If not, you'll have to go with the wave

[Mermaid Saphira]

I have heard that the merfin is only good for slower swimming while the wave gives out more propulsion

[Mermaid Allie]

Hmm ok thanks!! And actually the size thing is NO problem whatsoever. I already looked up my oceanika merfin size and i'm actually a small hahaha i have ridiculously small feet. Yeah its certainly a dilemma, because i really want good propulsion and a cool shape... I feel like the wave is very rigid and won't look natural in the water though....

[Morticia Mermaid]

Actually Saph. I've got an Oceanika merfin, and I LOVE it. It's got a surprising amount of propulsion for how flexible it is. A finless person was having a hard time keeping up with me when I was testing it out. The amount of propulsion with the Oceanika really depends on the body roll you use with it. If you have a deep dolphin kick, yeah, you will go places. If its shallow, you will have a nice slow pace. I did a LOT of playing when I tested mine out, trying different depths of body rolls for a dolphin kick.

[Mermaid Saphira]

Actually Saph. I've got an Oceanika merfin, and I LOVE it. It's got a surprising amount of propulsion for how flexible it is. A finless person was having a hard time keeping up with me when I was testing it out. The amount of propulsion with the Oceanika really depends on the body roll you use with it. If you have a deep dolphin kick, yeah, you will go places. If its shallow, you will have a nice slow pace. I did a LOT of playing when I tested mine out, trying different depths of body rolls for a dolphin kick.

Really? huh...well I have never tested one, I just heard it somewhere ;)

[Mermaid Allie]

Thanks!!! I Think i'm sold on the merfin now. I've got a super deep dolphin kick so thats perfect for me!!

[Mermaid Saphira]

Good luck w/ ur fin! I'm holding back to see if I want one until the dolphin fin comes out ;)

[Morticia Mermaid]

I LOVE that I can vary my speed with the merfin. Sometimes I want a slow swim, and others I want some speed :) It's nice to be able to do either without having to change fins

[Mermaid Saphira]

I LOVE that I can vary my speed with the merfin. Sometimes I want a slow swim, and others I want some speed :) It's nice to be able to do either without having to change fins

LOL! You totally just convinced me to get the dolphin shape XD

[Koral]

I'm sold too. I watched a couple videos with oceanika as well. I LOVE how floppy they are! The fact you can change speeds is an amazing revelation. I redesigned my latex tail I'm getting to go with oceanika and I really like the change. :) Thanks for the comparison, mers!

[Morticia Mermaid]

^^ I'm glad I could help you guys. I'm going to the pool again tomorrow. Hopefully get some underwater pics and some video if I'm lucky :) I'll make sure I post them once I can on wednesday... Will try to get video of both slow and fast swimming so you guys can see the difference :)

[Mermaid Saphira]

^^ I'm glad I could help you guys. I'm going to the pool again tomorrow. Hopefully get some underwater pics and some video if I'm lucky :) I'll make sure I post them once I can on Wednesday... Will try to get video of both slow and fast swimming so you guys can see the difference :)

That would be fintastic! :D

[Morticia Mermaid]

:D I'll make sure I convince my photographer to come with. May end up in a few shots with some learning divers ^^

[Mermaid Allie]

Thank you soo much mermaid lexia!

[Morticia Mermaid]

I didn't make it to the pool last night. Was in a lot of pain, had a severe migraine. Planning on going next tuesday

[angie]

Do you know the size of the fin? The actual blade? I am trying to compare it to the foil and wave, but all I know is that its bigger. If I had numbers I could sketch out a scale (haha) copy for my fluke.