Am seeing more sprint workouts using monofins and am wondering if the benefit is worth the $ investment. I have zero experience with a monofin - is there really a difference between using monofin and just regular fins? What are some typical training scenarios where you'd use a monofin instead? Anyone with personal experience for/against a monofin feel free to comment. Thanks!
I really want to see how high Fortress can dolphin jump!
And I want to try it!
There is a difference between regular fins and a monofin, if you're using the Finis Shooter. It is made out of fiberglass and provides a ton of resistance. You will get a better feel for the SDK motion with the MF and better strengthening for your legs/glute/core. I use the MF for both AFAP and DPK work. I rarely use it for more than a 25, but I do occasionally do a fast 50 or 100 with it. You do need to work up to it gradually because it can be hard on the ankles and knees. I tried the Foil MF, but sent it back. For me, it was no different than two fins. But for someone just beginning to work on SDK or with touchy ankle/knees, it might be a good starter monofin.
The fiberglass one is very sharp. I won't use it unless I'm in a lane alone. I dropped the blade on my foot once and now have a permanent foot injury, which I'll have to fix one day.
Here's an article from USAS swimming on improving your SDK, which recommends using a MF: www.usaswimming.org/ViewNewsArticle.aspx
I really want to see how high Fortress can dolphin jump!
And I want to try it!
There is a difference between regular fins and a monofin, if you're using the Finis Shooter. It is made out of fiberglass and provides a ton of resistance. You will get a better feel for the SDK motion with the MF and better strengthening for your legs/glute/core. I use the MF for both AFAP and DPK work. I rarely use it for more than a 25, but I do occasionally do a fast 50 or 100 with it. You do need to work up to it gradually because it can be hard on the ankles and knees. I tried the Foil MF, but sent it back. For me, it was no different than two fins. But for someone just beginning to work on SDK or with touchy ankle/knees, it might be a good starter monofin.
The fiberglass one is very sharp. I won't use it unless I'm in a lane alone. I dropped the blade on my foot once and now have a permanent foot injury, which I'll have to fix one day.
Here's an article from USAS swimming on improving your SDK, which recommends using a MF: www.usaswimming.org/ViewNewsArticle.aspx
