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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How long does it take to become decent at flip turns with a center mount snorkle? I don't seem to have much success blowing all the water out. Is it a learned art?
well #1. DEFINATLY get yourself a nice comfy nose plug...that helped me a ton! I have really bad lungs-in fact, I'm allergic to chlorine so I tend to have a lot of allergic asthmatic problems....so I thought I would never get the whole flip turn with snorkel situation under control...but really its just about going for it, and practicing it...and eventually you just aquire it I guess. I still every once in a while will come up with a mouthful of water and no air and have to fix things up in the middle of the pool, but if you really concentrate on either 1. holding your breath through the flip turn so you can have a big strong exhalation once you've flipped, or 2. blowing air out throughout the turn (prevents water from going in to begin with) it will come.
How long does it take to become decent at flip turns with a center mount snorkle? I don't seem to have much success blowing all the water out. Is it a learned art?
well #1. DEFINATLY get yourself a nice comfy nose plug...that helped me a ton! I have really bad lungs-in fact, I'm allergic to chlorine so I tend to have a lot of allergic asthmatic problems....so I thought I would never get the whole flip turn with snorkel situation under control...but really its just about going for it, and practicing it...and eventually you just aquire it I guess. I still every once in a while will come up with a mouthful of water and no air and have to fix things up in the middle of the pool, but if you really concentrate on either 1. holding your breath through the flip turn so you can have a big strong exhalation once you've flipped, or 2. blowing air out throughout the turn (prevents water from going in to begin with) it will come.
