monofin or no

[Natacia Rothero]

Hi
Sorry I am just wondering as I have seen some fabric tails without a mono could the same be done for the silicon and latex tail with just the dive boots/socks or does this make them to unstable. Sorry if this has already been asked.

[Mermaid Kelda]

As far as I know, Mike Van Daal of FlipTails makes his tails without monofins. You do sacrifice propulsion, but if that's not too important to you then it's up to you.

[Natacia Rothero]

Thanks for that.

[ShyMer]

Be careful though, if you get into trouble it can be hard to get out of a tail! Having no propulsion will mean it will be very difficult to get to the surface if you need to breathe. Just don't get hurt :)

[Natacia Rothero]

Thanks I just wasn't sure and thought I had best ask. Sorry for the late reply.

[Trident True]

currently working on my tail I do not have a monofin but I will be upgrading mine to one. my experience without a monofin was ok but i ended up spraining my left foot when i was swimming, thus being difficult to get to the surface as my foot tensed up. im not saying that, not using a monofin can't be done as it can. but please ask yourself, am i going to use this in the ocean, currents etc? one thing I know for sure is, you get tired easier sometimes i think my legs are going to drop off but i think its a good work out LOL. you do loose propulsion without having some sort of stiffness in the fluke. hope this helps.

[Mermaid Kassandra]

My tail too hasn't a monofin inside it's ok but I'll definitely put one in my new one, it's better for swimming and safety.

[Mermaid Reiko]

Its dangerous to swim without a monofin. You will have to have so much dexterity to just to even have a little fun without the monofin. You will glide across a pool with a monofin, and I will just suggest using a monofin. It's very dangerous not too if your not a powerful swimming with the dolphin kick. A bad tail can also catch water and weigh you down. Just be careful.

[Natacia Rothero]

Thanks yes i have been looking into this a bit further and found that it wouldnt be in my best interests thank you guys for the help

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