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first mono fin

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willloomy

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i have been toying with the idea of getting a mono fin for sometime now and I've got some questions about entry level fins
how much should i expect to spend?
how stiff should i get?
where can i order one?
what fins would you guys suggest?

i spearfish regularly but would like to get in on more pure free diving i am currently using a pair of cresie 2000's that work pretty well for me and im choosing between getting a new pair of bi fins or a mono fin. i just want to know more about the fins that people use and the price range
 
I like waterway monos, I started with a model1, also have a nemo and a glide, pretty much just use the glide now because the performance difference is substantial but at around 600$ a bit much for an intro fin the model1 goes for around 200 and still hold up as a great fin keep in mind many world record holders have used this basic fin to reach depths most of us will never see, on the other hand if you want something that will be the easiest transition from your bi-fin and nemo might be for you. As for stiffness I find mediums that feel fine in the pool sometimes feel a bit heavy in salty hawaiin waters I I use soft for my fins now but that my preference. I get my fins from www.performancefreediving.com , www.freedivinginstuctors.com also has them for other brands look at leaderfins, specialfins, tropol. Finis makes a fin using waterway blades with finis pockets called a competitor can be found on discount websites like www.swimoutlet.com keep in mind different brand blade stiffness differs, what waterway might call soft may be another brands medium
monofins are a blast-you wont be dissapointed
 
cressi 2000 are rather medium stifness
comparing with my gennesis seac sub the cressi is quite soft
i have monofin to and i ordered from specialfins the medium stifness model wich is also rather soft for me who i am used with very stiff bifins
i never used my monofin in constant weight, but i use it frequently in dynamics in the pool....and i-m very satisfied [420 euro]
 
Not used a model 2 but I believe the only deference is slightly different blade size, my nemo blade is about an inch shorter than the model 1 and the glide blade it may be the same as the model 2
 
I think the nemo is a very good entry level fin - go medium or soft for sure. It is very sturdy and comfortable and an awesome deal for the price.

Another fin to look for for spearfishing and recreational diving - and as an entry-level fin - is the C4 monoflap. It is VERY soft, indestructable and phenomenally comfortable. Downside is its a bit pricey - but it will hold up.

It requires a little different technique than a normal mono but has much better performance than bifins.

In the begining comfort and durability are key concerns. The Nemo and Monoflap both meet those criteria. My first fin was the nemo - of which I have owned two - medium and hard stiffness.
 
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Get a buddy to order a Nemo monofin (or the Nemo bifins) with you and you'll save 50% of the expensive shipping fee when you order through Performancefreediving. But you will need to call them up and ask for the discount as the on-line store computer won't give it to you.

And the $50 monofin dive bag is worth every penny if you travel much at all with the fin.
 
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