looking for monofin advice please

[Jonny250]

Looking for advice on getting a monofin...
I have been trawling the previous posts on 'which monofin' and it seems theres a few to choose from, im hoping to find one that i can grow into, rather than a training fin. Unlike many of the previous posts that i have read on DB, i will use the monofin only in the sea, off the beach, probably never in a pool!
My currrent ideas are:
Waterways model 2 [sounds like a good training fin, but maybe not suitable off the beach?] http://www.waterwayfins.com/index.p...&category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=4
Leaderfins mono black : Freediving monofins LF Black - Leaderfins
looks very cool and someone said it is comfortable for longer swims.
Waterways Feediver Nemo wing: Monofin «Feediver Nemo Wing»
full foot pockets apparently comfortable.

I would be grateful for any advice on the fins above, or suggestions for alternatives. I cant afford the X20 !
Thanks

 

[FREEDIVESCOT]

My Freediver Nemo Wing came in the post today. It is very well made and very large. My shoe size is UK 9/EUR 43 so I ordered the fin pockets in size 44-45 to allow for 3mm neoprene socks. Unfortunately they sent size 41-43 which is a good fit without wetsuit socks but freediving in the sea definitely requires wetsocks in these northern climes. I tried with a pair of 5mm then 3mm socks but even they make the pockets too tight for comfort and cut off the circulation. Sadly, this monofin will now need to be sent back and exchanged for the correct size so I cannot offer any feedback on performance in the water for a while. As long as you get the right size the Nemo Wing looks like a good buy. The postage from Ukraine to UK was USD50.00 which was for a single monofin and monobag for carrying it about in. Total cost came to under GBP220.00. You can pay with Paypal which makes life a lot easier than having to arrange bank transfers.

 

[Jonny250]

thanks for the info scot; sorry to hear your problems. can i ask what made you choose that one over any alternatives?
thanks

 

[FREEDIVESCOT]

The basic reasons for opting for the Nemo monofin were that it has good foot pockets and was well constructed. Apart from the size issue I am very pleased with the construction quality. I intend using it for general recreational freediving rather than anything competitive.

 

[Apneaddict]

You can also opt for a "flyer" style instead of a hyper style, as the large footpocket angle is really most beneficial in pool DYN and the glide phase.

A flyer can save you $$$ over a hyper style.

Also to Scot:
Perhaps 2mm booties will fit inside and you can use some 3 or 5mm socks with the toes cut off for added warmth.

The thinner the inside sock, the more responsive and fluid it will feel.

 

[Jonny250]

thanks guys, I have ordered the Nemo wing Mono from Bogdan