Introduction to Monofins
It all begins with an idea.
A monofin if the first thing (besides good swimming skills) you require to start mermaiding. Without the monofin, you will just have loose fabric around your feet/ankles, and no way to propel yourself with your legs together in the tail. The monofin is what provides the propulsion to move you through the water as you use the dolphin kick movement, giving you the speed and grace of a real mermaid!
The undulating movement starts in the shoulders, with maximum amplitude towards the hips; the legs almost don't bend to transfer the movement to the monofin.
Like all aquatic equipement, safety precautions need to be taken to prevent accidents. Swimming with mermaid tails or monofins should only be allowed under active adult supervision in controlled environments such as a swimming pool.
At Atlantia Merfolk School we have a selection of different Monofins that you are welcome to have a look at or try to see what Monofin suits your needs, comfort, foot sizing, and styling.
Below I will list the different Monofins that we recommend and know are safe, Please please please do not go onto Wish, Ali Express, or Amazon and order cheap and unsafe Monofins.
Monofins are made from a variety of different materials that have a different feel, flexability, surface area, propulsion and Buoyancy for instance.
Here are some reviews from respected Mermaids in the community Ultimate Monofin Guide
Body Glove Linden Monofin
It all begins with an idea.
This is the main Monofin we use at Atlantica Merfolk School, if is made from a mix of plastic fin and plastic and silicone individual and ergonomic adjustable foot pockets, which fit a wide variety of foot sizes. It is incredibly light but solid fin, which gives you excellent propulsion. It is rather buoyant meaning it does not sink to the bottom of the pool, but if you are wanting to try different skills, it can make it more difficult to get to the bottom.
It also is available in different colours and has a few different options for Tail skins that fit it. Including the MermaidsUK tailskins, Mertailor Guppy.
It is a mid price option which If you have a older child who is a UK shoe size 3 and up this is a great option as they will not grow out of the fin, only the tail skin may need to be sized up.
This is also a good option if you want something that fits snug with a lovely neoprene strap cushion, without having to squeeze.
For a more intense look check I recommend Vancover Mermaids Review
Comfort Rating: 3*’s | Zoom Rating: 5*’s | Tailskin Options Raiting : 3*’s | Mermaid looks Rating : 3*’s