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Finis Foil Technique Monofin
Finis's highly skilled team designs top-quality products for the safety and improvement of the swimming technique employed by the user.
Large surface area for quick core muscle workout. Lightweight, propels user through water faster and more smoothly. Depending upon size of the child, adult smaller sizes may fit.
Rubber material is prone to cracking and breaking. This model only available in yellow, but other designs.
Single blade style
2.9 pounds
Five adult sizes
Rubber straps
Natural rubber
Best Value
Sun Tail Mermaid Monofin
Sun Tail Mermaid designs kid- and adult-size monofins that fulfill the desire to own realistic mermaid tails and fins that won’t chafe or be uncomfortable.
Specially engineered for durability. Separate, self-adjusting and non-chafing foot pockets prevent feet from rubbing together. Soft, rubber footrests. Both gender neutral and gender "specific" colors.
The lack of an ankle strap sometimes makes it somewhat difficult for the feet to stay securely in the pockets.
Merfin style
3 pounds
Child and adult sizes
Soft foot pocket
Plastic
Mahina Mermaid Classic Series Mer' Fins
Mahina Mermaid is dedicated to improving connectivity between people and the ocean through the art of “mermaiding,” or swimming with mermaid fins.
Sleek,authentic mermaid design and performance. Effortlessly tones core and leg muscles. Lightweight material and high propelling-power shape and ridges. Choice of neutral or gender "specific" colors.
With this monofin, you’ll be needing fin socks to reduce rubbing and chafing, especially at the ankles.
Merfin style
4.5 pounds
Child and adult sizes
Easy-off strap
Recycled rubber
FinFun Mermaid Style Monofin
The fame, functionality and beauty of its swimwear have made FinFun a household name in and around the United States.
Soft and comfortable neoprene cover. Feels like an extension of the legs when worn. Easy to pull on and off in and out of water. It improves speed and flexibility. Gender neutral color and design.
The neoprene cover tends to tear easily, leaving the plastic insert exposed.
Merfin style
1.5 pounds
Child and adult sizes
Soft neoprene pockets
Soft neoprene
Body Glove Mermaid Linden Kid's Monofin
Body Glove is a family-owned, one-stop shop for divers, surfers and water lovers. It produces safe, durable water gear for all ages.
Easy-pull, adjustable ankle strap. Protective rubber surrounds hard plastic core. Ridged water channels improve its efficiency. Available both gender neutral and gender "specific" color and design.
There are reports of the rubber separating from the plastic after the first few uses.
Merfin style
2.45 pounds
Child's size
Quick adjusting straps
Rubberized fin edges