Don't do this at the pool!

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swimshark — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:41:04 GMT

Someone should tell the TSA that the mono fin can be a weapon! I hope you heal soon. Alison

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Former Member — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:35:40 GMT

By the way it took me a minute to realize MF stood for monofin. Me too!:doh: Gosh, I get ouchie scars on the top of my feet from my fins chaffing, but wow! I can't even imagine monofin cuts across my toes. Ick, bluck, waf, yucko!:cry: Give your feet some TLC!

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Former Member — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:33:45 GMT

I thought swimming was supposed to be a non-contact sport.

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swimr4life — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:03:37 GMT

By the way it took me a minute to realize MF stood for monofin. Heal Fast. :rofl: I'm soooo sorry! Watch out for the "MF" MF. Ouch. That had to hurt. Your toes are very sensitive. Don't call yourself a clutz. We are just "land mobility challenged". :lmao: Take care of yourself sweetie! If your cut is not too deep, try the liquid bandage on it. It will help "seal" it and keep germs out while allowing you to keep swimming. Probably should not wear fins for a week or two. I hope you heal fast.:cheerleader:

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Allen Stark — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:14:58 GMT

I am SOOO sorry. I am an incredible klutz on land and am always bumping into things or tripping over shadows. I was thinking of getting a monofin for breaststroke pull dolphin kick,but I better not as I'd probably end up cutting my throat.By the way it took me a minute to realize MF stood for monofin. Heal Fast.

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Former Member — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:37:41 GMT

I do breaststroke drills with my monofin. :thhbbb: you are wearing it on your feet though, right?

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Former Member — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:32:04 GMT

Another reason to be a breaststroker. hahahahahaha

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Former Member — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:02:02 GMT

I always use one of those Speedo mesh bags to put everything in....so if I drop it I'll just break my foot instead!!!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl: Good One!!! Let's face it, we are mostly great swimmers but clutzes on land. Fort: didn't an etiquette book come with your MF? It's a true weapon.

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Former Member — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:23:51 GMT

I always use one of those Speedo mesh bags to put everything in....so if I drop it I'll just break my foot instead!!!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl:

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Former Member — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:46:17 GMT

Feel better. When I was around 16 years old...I misjudged the gutter on our bulkhead while flipping into the wall. Wound up needing a dozen stitches.

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The Fortress — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:33:10 GMT

I do breaststroke drills with my monofin. :thhbbb:

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Jeff Commings — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:19:57 GMT

Another reason to be a breaststroker.

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poolraat — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:14:10 GMT

After a mishap like that, I think I'd go home and do shooters to help deaden the pain.:wine: I think I'm going to get a piece of rubber tubing and split it so it will fit over the fin edge so I don't have a similiar accident. I am very clumsy and always dropping things. Ack! After my practice today, I clumsily dropped my monofin right on top of my toes. The blade left sizeable cuts on two toes, one almost requiring stitches. I bled all over the pool deck as I limped to the office for gauze and tape. The lifeguards were amazed: "How did you do that? What is that thing? (Answer: It's a monofin; I'm a masters swimmer.) What is a masters swimmer?" Not sure about my scheduled run for tomorrow am ... :shakeshead: Kind of a weird swimming "injury." I have bad MF carrying technique. (Ande: I did plenty of shooters without the MF too!)

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ande — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:55:45 GMT

ouchy another reason why fins are bad Ack! After my practice today, I clumsily dropped my monofin right on top of my toes. The blade left sizeable cuts on two toes, one almost requiring stitches. I bled all over the pool deck as I limped to the office for gauze and tape. The lifeguards were amazed: "How did you do that? What is that thing? (Answer: It's a monofin; I'm a masters swimmer.) What is a masters swimmer?" Not sure about my scheduled run for tomorrow am ... :shakeshead: Kind of a weird swimming "injury." I have bad MF carrying technique. (Ande: I did plenty of shooters without the MF too!)

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FindingMyInnerFish — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:39:09 GMT

You do recall that it is also a weapon, right? :duel: I smashed my poor big toe at the track an hour ago. :frustrated: I am such a clutz. I probably shoulda got it stitched. :violin: I feel for you! I too am an equal opportunity "tripper." One day, I tripped and fell on the pool deck just before masters' practice... I've also managed to do the same while running. So far, though, I haven't tripped while sitting still, but I'm working on that as my next event. :fish2:

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The Fortress — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:10:25 GMT

you are wearing it on your feet though, right? You do recall that it is also a weapon, right? :duel: I smashed my poor big toe at the track an hour ago. :frustrated: I am such a clutz. I probably shoulda got it stitched. :violin:

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Muppet — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:58:07 GMT

Did you damage the Monofin? ;):doh: neosporin up and get yourself healed up good soon!

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Former Member — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:32:42 GMT

Ouch! You should make up a better story though.

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Former Member — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:30:13 GMT

Naw..she was modeling for them

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FindingMyInnerFish — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:02:23 GMT

Ouch! Sorry to hear you're the "Swimming Wounded" (or post-swimming wounded)! Here's something to help quiet the pain: :drink:

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Former Member — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:44:06 GMT

Ack! After my practice today, I clumsily dropped my monofin right on top of my toes. The blade left sizeable cuts on two toes, one almost requiring stitches. I bled all over the pool deck as I limped to the office for gauze and tape. The lifeguards were amazed: "How did you do that? What is that thing? (Answer: It's a monofin; I'm a masters swimmer.) What is a masters swimmer?" Not sure about my scheduled run for tomorrow am ... :shakeshead: Kind of a weird swimming "injury." I have bad MF carrying technique. (Ande: I did plenty of shooters without the MF too!) You were ogling the guys weren't you..:lmao: Feel better...

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Former Member — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:44:30 GMT

Just another reason why fins have no place around a swimming pool. Just kidding with you, I hope it heals quickly!