How to modify my waterway model 2 ?

[Gwaihir]

I ended up doing this to my fin, not cut out the toes thoug.
It is working suprisingly fine, I used a (cut holes in a belt )pliers and made the holes.
Will put up some pictures in a day or so.
The monofin is nicer to wear with socks. that without,less friction on the skin of foot,and way more comfort.

I have used it in pool for 4-5 sessions so far and it lookes like it will hold

[Kars]

Well, Gwaihir, I happen to own two older classic fins. To adjust the straps it't a matter of patient pealing of the outer rubber bands, than the two flaps of the footpocket itself.
Maker sure you make a marking of it's previous position (always nice to know you can go back).
Then lube you feet/booties really well, and put them in the pocket as far as you can, put the straps arround your heal tight, mark them. and proceed with the other foot/booty.

Glueing it al back to gether.
Sand and clear the straps of any dirt and glueremains.
Use strong lorry truck tire glue, such as Tip Top 4, (E 3,-) to put on both to be glued surfaces, evenly and not to thick. Folow the glueing instuctions wait for about 5 min, and than press the healstraps together, making sure there is no air between the glued surfaces. Than add the lighter coloured reinforcement strip using the same glue and method.

I'm sure the local finswim coach could reply your questions too.

Cutting the healband as you proposed is not a good idea. To glue such cut you'll need something like an industrial quality super rubber glue, like Locktide 406.

In general put though patience, time and quality into your glueing operation, it is vital for a satisfactory result.

Love, Courage and Water,

Kars