Mono vs. Bi fins

[Gwaihir]

Thanks for all the answers, I actually got that book, so

[perow1]

I think i t is a myth to say that bifins usa a more relaxed swimming style. For me it is hell trying to swim with bifins. Monofinswimming is (for me) the most natural movement under water. Even if i wear bifins i use the monokick and it will most definatly take me twice the distance that a bikick will and for one reason only. Im able to relax while doing the monokick.

[monkeyhatfork]

I agree Dave Mullins and others kick glide styles seem much more efficient but you need hyper/glide type monos to do them well, can be done to a degree with a classic mono but not to the same effect.

[Gail_Berke]

Originally Posted by Mafnet

What are the benefits, if any, of monofins over bifins.

The benefit is that when you're into the groove of the stroke -- the undulation and kick followed by a glide -- for a moment, the ocean is your home. I don't have that feeling when I'm scissor kicking.