Originally Posted by
Mermaid Alea
Interesting! So my first monofin was a rapid and this year I got a Mahina. Today I was cutting the top of my Mahina's foot pockets because it presses down on my foot too much when swimming. I relieved some pressure but I think I might have to cut some more and maybe even cut a small dip in the side of the foot straps to help with the bad rubbing I am getting under my ankles. I am using neoprene socks too by the way. I read so many good things about the Mahina, but it is so uncomfortable on me and gives me foot cramps, etc. The Rapid is more comfortable in my opinion but I am starting to think it doesn't help with the dolphin kick as much. When I first used the Mahina, I felt like I was swimming a totally different way - a more natural way. The Rapid does seem a bit more awkward to swim in. I still enjoy the comfort and power it gives me. I am hoping to figure out how to make my Mahina comfortable because at the moment I can't fully test its performance when it hurts. After I cut the top of it today then tested it I was already swimming around quickly with far less pain.
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