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Wanted Ladies Monofin
- Thread starterGrace
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Hi Grace,
A ladies monofin? well please define what 'ladies' means to you?
I call my monofin Natalia, because she behaves like a gentle women, soft and curvy.
Some fins behave more manly, needing more power, and more aggressive response of the blade.
Maybe you're up for buying a Nemo or flyer type fin for yourself?
Love, Courage and Water,
Kars
Hi!
I have to admit, I was a little confused about the blade stiffness aspect of choosing a monofin. I used a monofin all last season (about 4 months) and loved it. I'd like to use it for training depth and in the pool too.
Given that I'm a relative beginner and there's lots of room for improvement of my technique, I think a softer one would be more suitable? A "Natalia", I guess! What do you think? I'll gogole the Nemo and "flyer-type" fins.
Thanks Kars
I have to admit, I was a little confused about the blade stiffness aspect of choosing a monofin. I used a monofin all last season (about 4 months) and loved it. I'd like to use it for training depth and in the pool too.
Given that I'm a relative beginner and there's lots of room for improvement of my technique, I think a softer one would be more suitable? A "Natalia", I guess! What do you think? I'll gogole the Nemo and "flyer-type" fins.
Thanks Kars
Depending on your budget you could also go for a hyperfin, like a Starfins.
Alex apparently has the ability to match your desires and needs.
In general softer fins are easier to swim with, and allow for slow swimming.
A this moment I think I would have a medium-soft blade with a flexible footpocket (so the fin mostly bends at the finpocket). The fin would preferable be lightweight and a bit buoyant.
Maybe put up a pool monofin video here, to how your technique is now? - my guess is that it's already way past the beginner levels. - There is no need to be too humble.
Try some more fins, even if they are too big (use some socks) and get a feel for the fin and it's qualities. It's helpful to get your bearings on what it is you want.
Kars
ps how is your new hobby going? or do I need to say passion?
edit: I just noticed your latest blog post answering the above
Alex apparently has the ability to match your desires and needs.
In general softer fins are easier to swim with, and allow for slow swimming.
A this moment I think I would have a medium-soft blade with a flexible footpocket (so the fin mostly bends at the finpocket). The fin would preferable be lightweight and a bit buoyant.
Maybe put up a pool monofin video here, to how your technique is now? - my guess is that it's already way past the beginner levels. - There is no need to be too humble.
Try some more fins, even if they are too big (use some socks) and get a feel for the fin and it's qualities. It's helpful to get your bearings on what it is you want.
Kars
ps how is your new hobby going? or do I need to say passion?
edit: I just noticed your latest blog post answering the above
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