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 Where can I get a Monofin in Australia  |
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speedy611
New To Forums
Australia
2 Posts |
 Posted - 09 August 2004 : 10:21:52 AM
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Hi all,
Anyone know where I might get a monofin? Can they even be bought in Oz, or will I have to get one posted from overseas? Any ideas much appreciated,
Thanks,
Mark |
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Jason Blackwell
Dive Dive Dive/Dive-Oz Supporter
BRISBANE
Australia
1411 Posts |
Posted - 09 August 2004 : 10:41:23 AM
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Mark,
where in Oz are you from?
www.DiveDiveDive.com.au
Brisbane's “Wreck & Tek Dive Centre” |
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Danman
New To Forums
Australia
5 Posts |
Posted - 09 August 2004 : 11:24:49 AM
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Mark
You could try to contact a local finswimming club (they use monofins in training and competition).
I have seen some in Sydney at Adrenalin Spearfishing, Fairlight. Haven't been over there in a little while. I assume they are still around. If you're not in Sydney they might be able to send you something.
That said, I think a number of freedivers get theirs sent in from O/S.
Good luck
Dan |
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AshK
150+ Posts
Tauranga
Australia
296 Posts |
Posted - 09 August 2004 : 12:50:54 PM
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Hi
It's not quite Australia but Henk Greupink makes monos in NZ - akwasports@clear.net.nz.
I brought my mono in from Specialfins in Estonia of all places. They make fantastic fins and offer the most incredible customer service I ever found in the diving industry (or any industry for that matter)....I can't recommend them highly enough.
http://www.specialfins.com/ Jyri, the sales manager is available at jyri@specialfins.com
Ash |
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Dave S
Dive-Oz Supporter
Warm, sunny Melbourne
Australia
2610 Posts |
Posted - 09 August 2004 : 2:36:19 PM
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Originally posted by Danman
I have seen some in Sydney at Adrenalin Spearfishing, Fairlight.
http://www.spearfishing.com.au/
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Dave
Oldthinkers unbellyfeel DIR |
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divezax
300+ Posts
Mornington
Australia
399 Posts |
Posted - 09 August 2004 : 7:09:34 PM
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Why would you want one? You have to use your whole body for one kick, as opposed to one leg.
If it feels good, do it but remember, admit nothing and deny everything and don't sign anything. |
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Dave S
Dive-Oz Supporter
Warm, sunny Melbourne
Australia
2610 Posts |
Posted - 09 August 2004 : 7:47:31 PM
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Originally posted by divezax
Why would you want one? You have to use your whole body for one kick, as opposed to one leg.
Don't forget, this is the freediving forum. 
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Dave
Oldthinkers unbellyfeel DIR |
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AshK
150+ Posts
Tauranga
Australia
296 Posts |
Posted - 09 August 2004 : 8:04:36 PM
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Originally posted by divezax
Why would you want one? You have to use your whole body for one kick, as opposed to one leg.
There is absolutely nothing I have ever done in diving that's as much fun as monofin diving. I am probably the worst monofin diver in the world but I still love using mine.
Most divers can improve their dive depths or dynamic distances with a mono as opposed to bi-fins but it takes a lot of work to get the technique sorted.
Diving with a mono is an amazing sensation, you should try it.
Ash
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speedy611
New To Forums
Australia
2 Posts |
Posted - 12 August 2004 : 09:35:00 AM
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the helpful advice. I'm in Sydney so I'll check out the spearfishing shop in Fairlight.
Bit of background - I've been a qualified scuba diver since 16 but always loved snorkelling and going as deep as possible (between dives, oops, not clever with hindsight). I started reading a bit more about freediving recently, and have just moved to Oz from London a month ago, and figure that being this near the water, it's got to be easier to get in it! Monofins seem to be a very graceful, logical approach, and good for fitness and training of dynamic apnea.
Anyway, enough already.
Cheers,
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Edited by - speedy611 on 12 August 2004 09:37:09 AM |
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Jason Blackwell
Dive Dive Dive/Dive-Oz Supporter
BRISBANE
Australia
1411 Posts |
Posted - 12 August 2004 : 09:59:55 AM
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Guys just a couple of points:
Adrenaline Spearfishing is in Wooloongabba in Brisbane
Extreme Spearfishing is in Fairlight in Sydney
Otherwise get in contact with www.auf-inc.com.au/ and click on the link for fin swimming. It should link you to ozfin the fins wimming commission arm of the AUF.
Cheers Jason
www.DiveDiveDive.com.au
Brisbane's “Wreck & Tek Dive Centre” |
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