How to close up the end of the fluke 'temporarily'?

[Lostariel Telrunya]

Hey (again). First thing, I do apologize, because I'm pretty sure this is the fifth post I've started today. Second, I have a question which, I am sorry to say, I couldn't find within the amount of time I had before losing all patience whatsoever. Anyways, the main point:

I've got a fabric tail, and I have a monofin. I left the entire bottom of the tail open so I could slide the monofin inside once I get my feet in, but I don't wantit to flap around and be open when I'm swimming because that would expose the monofin. I do have extra fabric past the monofin that I can fold over or something if need be, or just leave it free to flow, but I would like the two pieces to stay together. I also want it to be able to open up for when I take the monofin out. What does everybody else do???

[Raayvhen]

You could use Velcro or plastic snaps.

[Lostariel Telrunya]

Would the velcro not come apart in the water after a while though?

[PearlieMae]

No, Velcro is great in the water. I have weight bearing straps that are held with Velcro and they never come apart until I pull them apart...they are sewn onto the straps, the sticky back kind doesn't work well in water.

[Lostariel Telrunya]

Oh, really? Hm, I may do that then! I am putting little rhinestone/gem things on the end of the tail, so I can sew the velcro on and the gems will cover up the seams. Thanks :)

[Sherielle]

My Mernation fabric tail has Velcro to keep the ends together.

[Lostariel Telrunya]

Oh really? Well, I'm set then! Just finished remeasuring the width of my tail, going to sew today, and possibly paint it a bit too :) I am indeed going to Michaels today, so I'll pick up some velcro from there too. Is there a specific brand/size/width that I should get? Having a dad who literally fixes everything with velcro (you know, instead of duct tape), I have learned there are way too many kind of velcro than there should be in the world.

[Toxotes]

I also used velcro to close my tail when the monofin is inside. You can see the seams, but you can hide that with decoration as you mentioned.

[Lostariel Telrunya]

Yes, I'm not worried about the seam. I will find some way to cover it up :)

[Kishiko]

Make sure you get industrial strength! Regular craft Velcro with wear out (:

[Lostariel Telrunya]

Industrial strength, okay. Actually, I think I may have a bit of that from when my dad fixed the entire side of our tent trailer...

[Raayvhen]

Another option that is a bit more secure is a long plastic zipper.

[Lostariel Telrunya]

Yeah, I had a zipper, but it kept on bunching up at the bottom and kind of ruined the end of the fluke. I think I'll try and get some thin strips of velcro. Thanks for your help!