Well, I finally got it today!
My first impressions are
This is the box it came in. I ordered a finbag with it, so it was well packed, although they could have put some foam or whatever for extra support, because the box is bigger than the finbag.
After opening it, out came the monofin! What struck me was the fine finish (smooth rubber and fibreglass) and very nice look! To my surprise the footpockets are not omer, but something else (don't know what).
So I put my foot in to it and it was very snug, just perfect! Only negative point is I have narrow feet, so there is some space at the sides, but nothing to worry about.
The footpockets are attached very firmly.
I took them for a swim immediatly. I was lucky because the competitionteam was not training and there were only 2 others in the pool (+ my trainer). I did a 400m warm-up and afterwards put the fin on. First impression: SPEED! I was going so fast I didn't realise I was reaching the other side and I slammed into the wall, almost breaking my finger. I had some problems stability at first, but after some laps the wings did their work and provided a smooth ride.
The angle is noticable and comes in very handy. I had to do little effort to keep a streamlined position and had no cramps in my feet (the last lap they kicked in).
Comfort in the footpockets is extremely good. I could have spend hours with it in the pool, but only did a 30 min session (don't want to overdo it).
Overall score: 9/10, the only bad thing I can think about is that I had to pay for it, but I guess that was inevitable.
The fin is negative buoyant, but I found it very easy and light in the water. The fin is also not so heavy as I thought it would be.
This is the bag I got with it:
Service from leaderfins was good, although it took a while for the fin to get here. I would recommend them to anyone!
I can't wait to take the fin into the ocean ...
