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    Are u supposed to Wash

    Are you supposed to wash your mono fin?


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    I'd suggest thouroughly rinsing with freshwater and maybe a sponge, like all dive gear, should be ok. Not sure about detergents and soap, though.

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    I don't think it's absolutely required like tails because they're solid plastic, nothing "gets in" per se.

    Might be a good idea as needed, but I don't think it's necessary otherwise.

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    I always rinse off my fins. Chlorine loves a good meal of everything!
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    I rinse my tail, fins and monofin with fresh water after a swim. The salt water and chlorinated water is quite corrosive, and can wear down rubber footpockets of fins if not rinsed.
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    Fins can be rinsed. That's all I know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kathleen Everett View Post
    Fins can be rinsed. That's all I know.
    It depends. If you have a Monofin with Neoprene (such as Fin Fun) I would recommend rinsing it after chlorine swims and washing it more thoroughly after saltwater swims or swims at beaches. Always rinse it thoroughly after sand can get in it.


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    Always rinse your gear with clean water after use. You can use Dawn dish soap or Simple Green is you want to scrub it with soap.


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