The vinyl is creasing?

[Mermaid Talisa]

So I bought vinyl to extend my mono fin. I haven't cut it yet, but I have held to up to the monofin, and it creases and flops over. I don't think it will stay up. I am think about cutting it four thicknesses, but looking at it I don't think it would help. Could I use duct tape to keep it from creasing?

[Kishiko]

Vinyl is probably not going to work as an extension; its too soft and pliable. You could sandwich zipties between two layers however, or just use zip ties and GORILLA tape (not duct tape) like others have used.

[Mermaid Talisa]

I read on a forum that it would work.

[Kishiko]

Can you please provide a link?

[Mermaid Talisa]

http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4525-Extending-a-Monofin&highlight=Extending+monofin ya here you go

[Raayvhen]

You do understand that the vinyl won't add any extra propulsion right?

[Kishiko]

Well yes, if you use plain vinyl it is going to flop, that's what soft vinyl does. That's more for extending for the "flowy" look, not for propulsion.

[Mermaid Wesley]

If you want less flop you could try combining both methods! Industrial size Zip ties and vinyl covered in gorilla tape! Don't be afraid to experiment


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[Mermaid Talisa]

I just wanted it so I could have a cool shaped fluke. :) I don't know what I am going to do. With the gorilla tape do I have to drill hole in the fin? Or just tape it a ton?

[Lostariel Telrunya]

You can get a flat sheet of rubber as well and attach it.

[Mermaid Talisa]

Yes but I already have the vinyl