Fun fins for a big swim
There are countless kids toys on the market, and with so many new one’s making their debut all the time, it makes us shy of toy stores and fearing for our wallets. Every so often though, a brilliant gadget comes along that you just know will stand the test of time – both in terms of maintaining the fun factor and quality of the product. If you haven’t already spied them at a swimming pool near you, the gorgeous Mahina Mermaid mono-fins are set to become the new scooter phenomenon!
More than just pretty pool accessories, the beautifully designed MerFins combine playtime and the great outdoors. While your little one fulfills fantasies of becoming Ariel under the water, they will be diving, racing, snorkeling and bodysurfing their way to fun and fitness.
Slipping on a pair of shimmering coral or aqua-hued fins is simple and safe, with a single flick release strap at the ankles. To get gliding, all you need do is add water.
Even the materials used to create the MerFin is kind to kids. Recycled rubber moulded using environmentally sound methods mean you can be sure you’ve invested in a product that is as good as it looks.
Harbouring secret mermaid dreams of your own? Well you’re in luck. An adult version of the MerFin will be launching in Singapore very soon care of the brainchild behind the Mahina brand, Kazzie Mahina.
Growing up on the beaches of Byron Bay, Australia, Kazzie has been having aquatic adventures since she was a girl and now protects the ocean as a real life professional mermaid, getting involved in ocean awareness campaigns when not frolicking with her friends under the water. To share her amazing mermaid feeling with all of us, Kazzie has been working passionately and diligently on her unique MerFin design since 2006. We’re so glad she did!
We and our kids got a chance to try the fins for ourselves and we can definitely say we’re queuing up and the Mahina MerFin is on our birthday list! You can pick up a Mahina MerFin from various places in Singapore for $139, including the The Children’s Showcase (Tanglin Mall and Cluny Court), Liferacer in Kallang, Gift Greetings at Great World City, The British Club, Marsden Swim School and Ocean Paradise.
For more information on stockists and online orders, check out Mahina Mermaid’s SG Facebook Page and their official webpage.
This article was sponsored by Swish Swimming, Distributors of Mahina Merfins in Singapore