Comments on: How to: choose a monofin (for the Pool) http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/ News and articles from Team Sharkbait Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:50:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jonas http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-189 Jonas Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:37:23 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-189 Hi Eric & all, I ordered the Leaderfin "Freediving Monofin Freediver" with Wings, so it basically looks like their "Freedivign Monofin Wings" model. Except it has a few more tiny "rubber ribbons" on the blade. I'm off diving in Turkey on Saturday and will take the fin along for a test in the pool and hopefully the sea - the foot pockets are quite rectangular and wide, so I certainly need some socks - or "inlay-soles" (Superfeet) seem to work to jam the foot nicely to the footpocket - not sure about the heel though and will therefore get some 3mm socks asap. I'll put a proper report on my website when I'm back :-) Hi Eric & all,
I ordered the Leaderfin “Freediving Monofin Freediver” with Wings, so it basically looks like their “Freedivign Monofin Wings” model. Except it has a few more tiny “rubber ribbons” on the blade. I’m off diving in Turkey on Saturday and will take the fin along for a test in the pool and hopefully the sea – the foot pockets are quite rectangular and wide, so I certainly need some socks – or “inlay-soles” (Superfeet) seem to work to jam the foot nicely to the footpocket – not sure about the heel though and will therefore get some 3mm socks asap. I’ll put a proper report on my website when I’m back :-)

]]> By: Eric http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-187 Eric Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:17:46 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-187 Hi Sanne, I sold mine as soon as I could. I now own an ultra soft WW model 1 (or 2, biggest blade anyway), a soft Leaderfins Hyper Pro (excellent fin, but needs a lot more angle for me) and a soft/medium Waterway Glide (nice fin, would like a bit more angle though and perhaps a bit softer too) You're welcome to try any of them next tuesday. Eric Hi Sanne,

I sold mine as soon as I could. I now own an ultra soft WW model 1 (or 2, biggest blade anyway), a soft Leaderfins Hyper Pro (excellent fin, but needs a lot more angle for me) and a soft/medium Waterway Glide (nice fin, would like a bit more angle though and perhaps a bit softer too)

You’re welcome to try any of them next tuesday.

Eric

]]> By: sannebuurma http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-186 sannebuurma Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:13:38 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-186 <a href="#comment-7312" rel="nofollow">@Eric </a> Thanks for adding your experience about full pocket monofins. As I already explained in the story above, I'm still to try out a full pocket monofin. Maybe next tuesday I could try out yours for a run ;) @Eric
Thanks for adding your experience about full pocket monofins. As I already explained in the story above, I’m still to try out a full pocket monofin. Maybe next tuesday I could try out yours for a run ;)

]]> By: Eric http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-185 Eric Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:05:01 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-185 Hi, I thought your question was a few weeks old. Seeing that it's from yesterday my reply is a bit premature. But anyway.. please tell us what fin you ordered and what the factors were that made you decide on that specific model. cheers Eric Hi,

I thought your question was a few weeks old. Seeing that it’s from yesterday my reply is a bit premature.

But anyway.. please tell us what fin you ordered and what the factors were that made you decide on that specific model.

cheers
Eric

]]> By: Jonas http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-183 Jonas Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:53:23 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-183 Hi Eric, many thanks for that. I received valuable input as well during the order process from Maksim at Leaderfins.com - at the end of the day I am taking a bit of a chance with my first order, but at the end of the day the options are limited as there is no where here I could simply try lots of various designs before ordering, plus I am quite excited about having it soon. It will give me some first experience and find out what changes I require for my second and sell this one one perhaps. Or maybe I am going to be lucky :-) Thanks! Jonas Hi Eric, many thanks for that. I received valuable input as well during the order process from Maksim at Leaderfins.com – at the end of the day I am taking a bit of a chance with my first order, but at the end of the day the options are limited as there is no where here I could simply try lots of various designs before ordering, plus I am quite excited about having it soon.
It will give me some first experience and find out what changes I require for my second and sell this one one perhaps. Or maybe I am going to be lucky :-)

Thanks!
Jonas

]]> By: Eric http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-184 Eric Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:47:02 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-184 Hoi Jonas, I am for sure not an expert but since no one else answered I'll give you my thoughts... I owned a monofin with an OMER footpocket and found out it did not suit my feet at all. The OMER footpocket is very rectengular, wide, and quite hard. With thick socks it was ok but not very efficient (my technique sucked a lot back then, it still does but less so). In the pool the pockets were much to wide period. I own a Hyper Pro and a Waterway glide which both have an angle and the footpocket itself isolates you for the most part from the cold water. The general recommendation is that for CW you go for a medium stiffness and for the pool somewhat softer. This is mostly to give you enough power when coming back up. For getting a good technique opinions vary also. Some say take a hard blade because you will feel much better in your legs when the force comes incorrectly from your knees. Most however these days go or a blade (in the pool) that is a soft as you feel comfortable with. This is what I did and I probably need another fin when I would dive deeper (now to about 40 meters) but for now it's fine. I bought cheaper fins before and they have there place but I wished I'd sooner spend the money on a soft fin with as much angle as they sell with no full footpocket. Hoi Jonas, I am for sure not an expert but since no one else answered I’ll give you my thoughts…

I owned a monofin with an OMER footpocket and found out it did not suit my feet at all. The OMER footpocket is very rectengular, wide, and quite hard. With thick socks it was ok but not very efficient (my technique sucked a lot back then, it still does but less so). In the pool the pockets were much to wide period.

I own a Hyper Pro and a Waterway glide which both have an angle and the footpocket itself isolates you for the most part from the cold water. The general recommendation is that for CW you go for a medium stiffness and for the pool somewhat softer. This is mostly to give you enough power when coming back up. For getting a good technique opinions vary also. Some say take a hard blade because you will feel much better in your legs when the force comes incorrectly from your knees. Most however these days go or a blade (in the pool) that is a soft as you feel comfortable with. This is what I did and I probably need another fin when I would dive deeper (now to about 40 meters) but for now it’s fine.

I bought cheaper fins before and they have there place but I wished I’d sooner spend the money on a soft fin with as much angle as they sell with no full footpocket.

]]> By: Jonas http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-188 Jonas Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:44:41 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-188 Hi all, I am just about to finalize my order for my first monofin. I will mainly be interested in doing constant weight with fins, but of course doing training in the pool during winter too. I'm only in this for the fun of it, no ambition to compete or break any records. I was advised that a (angled, full-pocket) Waterway Nemo would be better than for example a "flat Model 2", but I have also heard that the angle of a monofin might cause some loss in efficiency at depth, when turning? What is you take on it? I am leaning towards the (all Leaderfins models) Freediving Monofin "Freediver" or Freedivin Monofin OMER? Fullpocket is what I want though, as long hours in the lake might make this the more comfortable choice, and as I said, it is a long way until I am going to hit 30 meters etc... ANY experience or recommendation greatly appreciated! :-) Hi all,
I am just about to finalize my order for my first monofin. I will mainly be interested in doing constant weight with fins, but of course doing training in the pool during winter too. I’m only in this for the fun of it, no ambition to compete or break any records. I was advised that a (angled, full-pocket) Waterway Nemo would be better than for example a “flat Model 2″, but I have also heard that the angle of a monofin might cause some loss in efficiency at depth, when turning? What is you take on it? I am leaning towards the (all Leaderfins models) Freediving Monofin “Freediver” or Freedivin Monofin OMER?

Fullpocket is what I want though, as long hours in the lake might make this the more comfortable choice, and as I said, it is a long way until I am going to hit 30 meters etc…

ANY experience or recommendation greatly appreciated! :-)

]]> By: sannebuurma http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-178 sannebuurma Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:55:32 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-178 <a href="#comment-6437" rel="nofollow">@SanSan</a> No problem, I know of your time limitations. I'll setup a document on how we would like to test/review the mono-fins and when it's reached a more finalized state I'll pass it to you for review to see if I left any important details out. @SanSan
No problem, I know of your time limitations. I’ll setup a document on how we would like to test/review the mono-fins and when it’s reached a more finalized state I’ll pass it to you for review to see if I left any important details out.

]]> By: SanSan http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-177 SanSan Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:47:12 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-177 <a href="#comment-6435" rel="nofollow"><a href='http://shark.nu/members/sanne/' rel="nofollow">@Sanne</a></a> Sure I'm always in for a good thing but the problem is my time limitation. If I can help and I have the time you can count on me. @Sanne
Sure I’m always in for a good thing but the problem is my time limitation. If I can help and I have the time you can count on me.

]]> By: sannebuurma http://sharkbait.shark.nu/2009/07/07/how-to-choose-a-monofin-for-the-pool/#comment-181 sannebuurma Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:00:32 +0000 http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/?p=674#comment-181 <a href="#comment-6434" rel="nofollow">@SanSan</a> this is evolving to a great initiative! It's also why we initially started writing this story. It's hard to find any directional information on how to choose a monofin or other materials (<a href="http://www.shark-bait.com/blog/tag/how-to/" rel="nofollow">I've already written more how-to's</a>). I've already jotted down a few methods and things to test, that might give a good perspective. But this also includes the use of underwater-video material to use for analyzing. I like your idea and I think if we could find the system you're describing in your <a href="#comment-6428" rel="nofollow">earlier comment</a>, it's easier to involve people, independent of their location. I reckon we could use an experienced monofin user view as well to have a critical look at the things to test, so maybe you're interested on helping out as well? @SanSan this is evolving to a great initiative! It’s also why we initially started writing this story. It’s hard to find any directional information on how to choose a monofin or other materials (I’ve already written more how-to’s).

I’ve already jotted down a few methods and things to test, that might give a good perspective. But this also includes the use of underwater-video material to use for analyzing.

I like your idea and I think if we could find the system you’re describing in your earlier comment, it’s easier to involve people, independent of their location. I reckon we could use an experienced monofin user view as well to have a critical look at the things to test, so maybe you’re interested on helping out as well?

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