Monofin swimming apparatus

[0030]As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a monofin for use while swimming. In particular, disclosed is a monofin which is comfortable, durable and which may be used by many different sizes of user.

[0031]FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a monofin 10 consisting of a fin 12 and a foot pocket assembly 14.

[0032]The fin 12, as illustrated, is shaped like a whale's tail consisting of two flukes 21. These two flukes 21 are the two halves of the fin 12 which meet in the middle at notch 29. Each fluke 21 is a mirror image of the other. Each fluke 21 is also shaped like a triangle, however, flukes 21 of other shapes such as squares, circles, rectangles, ovals, trapezoids and the like could also be used. While the fin 12 may be any shape desired, shaping fin 12 like a whale's tail is aesthetically pleasing and gives the user the feeling of swimming like a dolphin, whale, mermaid or the like.

[0033]Rather than having two flukes 21, as described above, the fin 12 may be any shape