I have seen a lot of references to monofins lately and have been wondering about them. They seem a little on the expensive side for an impulse-purchase. What are the differences between the different models? What are the advantages of a monofin over a regular pair of fins? Are there things took for or to avoid? Are they a pain to lug to and from workout? Do people look at you funny like when you wear the center-mount snorkels? :eek: Any other consumer advice?
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I don't have one but they look interesting and people swear they are a great tool to use. Fort mentions a lot about what they provide for your body; core work and also because you will travel faster, a swimmer gets to experience the "speed" they normally don't get to encounter. I use Zoomer red fins everyday, and twice a week use these HUGE fins for swimmers only; they have holes in them, but no Monofin.
I am still not comfortable with the use of a swimmer's snorkel because of the CO2 issue (dead space--see another post), and my primary concern is I can never get a good breath of air because I normally breathe using my lungs; a snorkel I can only use my mouth and not gulp air in like I am accustomed to. And I prefer to swim with as much oxygen as my lungs will take in; the snorkel prevents this. Oh, unless you are just snorkeling and your heartrate stays low.
Donna
I don't have one but they look interesting and people swear they are a great tool to use. Fort mentions a lot about what they provide for your body; core work and also because you will travel faster, a swimmer gets to experience the "speed" they normally don't get to encounter. I use Zoomer red fins everyday, and twice a week use these HUGE fins for swimmers only; they have holes in them, but no Monofin.
I am still not comfortable with the use of a swimmer's snorkel because of the CO2 issue (dead space--see another post), and my primary concern is I can never get a good breath of air because I normally breathe using my lungs; a snorkel I can only use my mouth and not gulp air in like I am accustomed to. And I prefer to swim with as much oxygen as my lungs will take in; the snorkel prevents this. Oh, unless you are just snorkeling and your heartrate stays low.
Donna
