Salutations from the bad part of Virginia. Not new to monofining, but still a newbie in skill level. My first fin was a Finis Monofin Trainer 2, which was a bit much at first, but have worked up to it. I later bought their Foil Monofin, which I must say is much better for a beginner and more lap swim friendly. I recently went to St. John for a couple weeks and spent sometime with the Trainer 2 and found that in the open water it was absolutly amazing! When snorkeling I had never done a surface dive past 15 feet with traditional fins, but with the monofin 40+ wasn't even a chalange. Now that I am back home I am commited to building my ability with the monofins. I have been taking my Foil Monofin to my gym and swimming a kilometer five nights a week...My goal is to contiue to build my abilities to swim distance and length of breath holding so that my next travel to big water will be even better. Longterm goal, I hope to attend one of the freediving schools in Florida. I hope to learn from others here as well as find some gear tips...right now thinking about the WW Nemo fin as my next upgrade when I am ready for it.
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Greetings From Northern Virginia!
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Greetings Seabear 
I'm headed to St. John myself this coming August so I was excited to see your pics 
I'm pretty much an apnea newb, but am taking a free diving course in June, and hope to be able to extend my underwater time in St. John. Happy to hear it sounds like your commitment has been reignited! Stay focused, dedicated & safe bro .. best wishes
I'm headed to St. John myself this coming August so I was excited to see your pics I'm pretty much an apnea newb, but am taking a free diving course in June, and hope to be able to extend my underwater time in St. John. Happy to hear it sounds like your commitment has been reignited! Stay focused, dedicated & safe bro .. best wishes
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