My opinions on this monofin are very high. I got one 8 years ago, and used it often. Only recently is it no longer seaworthy, and plan to get either another one or similar in the future I'm a bit different in the mer world, and I am not saying anything bad about anyone else's style. I don't like floppy flukes as I feel like I am being held back, and arms are needed too much. Although I may look like a merman, I don't feel like, nor feel that I move like, a merman when the fluke yields to much. With the competitor, I truly feel like I have a tail, and it is exhilarating to slice through the water. That being said, if one wants to swim in a pool, it does require a new way of swimming and a new mindset. It can be hard to turn if one isn't doing it right, and practice is needed. I applied principles that I learned from watching, dolphins, aerobatics, and even fencing to create a method that works well, and is quite agile once one gets the hang of it. This one is my favorite monofin, but I know it is not for everyone.

I have a c4 mono-flap, it's very powerful and hard to use without training.

Really helpful! Thank you x

Very informative!

Love this review! Obviously, the Mahina is my favourite! Have you made a tail for this one?

@TheMermaidSewist

5 жыл бұрын

I did, my painted tail was originally for this one, but I cannot really travel with this easily. The strap broke literally the day after this was filmed, so now I have to fix that

A proper good powerful fin

Here in the Philippines that cost of monofins is 25.0000

Do you know if the competitor monofin fits in a Finfolk signature fabric tail?

@TheMermaidSewist

2 жыл бұрын

A competitor will not fit. You can find the dimensions of most flukes on their website.

I have been so curious about the competitor since it is powerful but $$$ for a novice like me. So I bought the Mahina instead. Still wishing for the competitor someday. I do wonder which luggage it can fit? The Mahina I was able to fold the tips to fit. I brought it to Cozumel recently and Mexican snorkel guides love it, lol. I did get a lot of curios looks. Maybe because I had a hard time putting it on while I was in the water, lol. My friend said I swam like a jet ski, 😂 I do like how the Mahina keeps me afloat when resting. I tend to sink. I wonder how much faster it will be with a competitor? Have you compared the propulsion of the competitor with the Mahina? Also does it sink in the water unlike the Mahina which floats?

@TheMermaidSewist

5 жыл бұрын

Cecil Stoudt, the competitor is neutrally buoyant in my experience. The propulsion is much stronger than the mahina, however it requires a lot more strength and flexibility in the feet and ankles. This makes it more tiring than the mahina. If you want something in between, I recommend the finis Rapid or the Hydra both are are around $60-80, very durable, and easier to pack.

@cecilstoudt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I love the way you do your reviews!

@TheMermaidSewist

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Berapa harganya?

I'm a proffesional finswimmer and that is a fin not even worth calling a monofin that's a really bad one.

@TheMermaidSewist

5 жыл бұрын

I can imagine! The fin itself is at least 15 years old. I can imagine fin design and tech has vome along way