Finfolk's New Tails!

[Slim]

I'm crossing my fins that they make a merman version of this. That straight up blew my mind. Thank you for posting that. If you want one for yourself, I suggest not to make a separate thread as it's going to reduce your chances of getting one.


Don't know if I should make a new thread for this but....
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170306/6eec7bef40b932f5e7c74a74d9a80eb5.jpg
HOLY CAAAARRRRPPP!!!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRTsPytAFUY/

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[Mermaid Summerlilly]

Don't know if I should make a new thread for this but....
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170306/6eec7bef40b932f5e7c74a74d9a80eb5.jpg
HOLY CAAAARRRRPPP!!!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRTsPytAFUY/

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WAHHHHHH!

I SAW THESE EARLER AND I'M SO EXCITED TO SEE WHAT THIS IS HOW IT WORKS I ALREADY WANT ONE SQUEEEEEE

Ok done freaking out now. XD

[Karri3]

I have some of that material at home and was wondering why I hadn't seen any mermaids using it yet :D especially since it's actually called mermaid material :D super excited to see what Finfolk come up with


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[Mermaid Wesley]

I have some of that stuff in my basket on etsy...... I guess I could..... Maybe..... jump the gun....... *u*

[Mermaid Emeraldina]

Excited for these tails. The mythic line I am not won over with. Personal preference only, they are just beautiful but not overly practical to swim in. Being 5ft3 and trying to swim with all that weight and drag from the tail was too much effort for me. I couldn't powerhouse swim in it, with all the neoprene, 1000s of resin scales, the fins = just too much to swim in.

So i am thinking fabric tails are the way forward and quite excited to see how these fabric tails look in the finish. I cannot wait to see what they do with the fluke too. These would be so much lighter to swim in. Also the pearlescent transition of colours of this fabric gives me life.

[Nerdmaid Faith]

BUT WAIT THERES MOREhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170310/cbf4637cf1d51af7480759b8968ac4a8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170310/41c2d503a95bb4164f21185bb461287d.jpg

[TheSouthernMermaid]

OH MY GOD I WANT THIS SO BAD THEY ARE GORGEOUS

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Hopefully, they will use a stretch stitch instead of the straight stitch they used.

[Mermaid Aria]

BUT WAIT THERES MOREhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170310/cbf4637cf1d51af7480759b8968ac4a8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170310/41c2d503a95bb4164f21185bb461287d.jpg
Those are the scales they had as samples at their table at Mermainia! I've been waiting to hear more about them!

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[TheSouthernMermaid]

Finally, a nice tail I can afford! :lol:

[Neerai]

OMG I need the green one in my life RIGHT NOW!!

[TheSouthernMermaid]

Does anyone know when they come out? I looked on the website and they all say they're sold out

[Mermaid Aria]

Does anyone know when they come out? I looked on the website and they all say they're sold out
When I talked to them at Mermainia they said summer, and then they said summer again in one of their recent posts but would let us know the date ASAP.

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[AniaR]

yeah I was asking Abby about it recently as well and she said summer.

I love these tails, I think they get unwarranted criticism to be honest. In my experience it is the hardest for tail makers when they try to make the "mid range" tails in terms of price. Because a lot of people will expect them to be every bit as good as the 2500 silicone tails. Raven ran into that as well when she had her basic line. They ended up taking more time than the elaborate silicone ones! I've seen some really odd complaints. Someone complained the scales made noise. Well yeah. they're resin. lol When I had a sequin tail made of the large sequins, it made noise too. Some people complain they aren't perfectly fitted. Well... of course not, they're done to generic sizing that's part of WHY they could be made so quickly. I think people really struggle with accurate expectations sometimes. Some people complain they aren't "real" enough. Mermaids aren't real, lol so isn't that subjective? Again, these tails were what 750$???

I saw them at Mermania and they were just beautiful. I had once said I'd never be a finfolk customer- which wasnt a personal dig at them- just that I'm loyal to merbellas with my silicone tails. But I mean honestly, if I had the money (and I very well may) in summer, I'd get one for sure. Would be great for my dry gigs, and times when I just want to swim in a tail without the hassle of lubing up hahaha. I think they photograph really beautifully, and when I was handling them at mermania I still think my silicone tails are much heavier.

The only really con I find to any form of tail with sewn on scales is they will fall off regardless of how great the craftsmanship is- they just do. So I am glad to hear they send people with replacement scales.

I am getting pretty annoyed though at the amount of people trying to sell them for more than they paid for them. A few even selling them for more than they paid after they altered them (removing fins, zippers, etc). It just seems like scalping at a concert to me.

[Mermaid Aria]

yeah I was asking Abby about it recently as well and she said summer.

I love these tails, I think they get unwarranted criticism to be honest. In my experience it is the hardest for tail makers when they try to make the "mid range" tails in terms of price. Because a lot of people will expect them to be every bit as good as the 2500 silicone tails. Raven ran into that as well when she had her basic line. They ended up taking more time than the elaborate silicone ones! I've seen some really odd complaints. Someone complained the scales made noise. Well yeah. they're resin. lol When I had a sequin tail made of the large sequins, it made noise too. Some people complain they aren't perfectly fitted. Well... of course not, they're done to generic sizing that's part of WHY they could be made so quickly. I think people really struggle with accurate expectations sometimes. Some people complain they aren't "real" enough. Mermaids aren't real, lol so isn't that subjective? Again, these tails were what 750$???

I saw them at Mermania and they were just beautiful. I had once said I'd never be a finfolk customer- which wasnt a personal dig at them- just that I'm loyal to merbellas with my silicone tails. But I mean honestly, if I had the money (and I very well may) in summer, I'd get one for sure. Would be great for my dry gigs, and times when I just want to swim in a tail without the hassle of lubing up hahaha. I think they photograph really beautifully, and when I was handling them at mermania I still think my silicone tails are much heavier.

The only really con I find to any form of tail with sewn on scales is they will fall off regardless of how great the craftsmanship is- they just do. So I am glad to hear they send people with replacement scales.

I am getting pretty annoyed though at the amount of people trying to sell them for more than they paid for them. A few even selling them for more than they paid after they altered them (removing fins, zippers, etc). It just seems like scalping at a concert to me.
I agree 100%. Also this was their first release and as with any new product there are kinks that need to be worked out. They have been so receptive to feedback and are implementing improvements to adress just about every major complaint that has come up, and that's a sign of quality to me.

On a side note, to people complaining about the noise,paint getting scratched, and scales falling off. These are all issues I deal with for my sequin tail. It's just the nature of this kind of tail and you have to be prepared to deal with the maintenance (same with any tail).

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[Mer-Crazy]

"Longer tails"
But no shorter ones. Poo :/ guess I might just have to wait a little longer and hope they make them for shorter people too.

I totally get it, it's easier to be shorter and wear a tail that's too long than a tail that's too short. Not complaining just hoping.

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[Mermaid Emeraldina]

"Longer tails"
But no shorter ones. Poo :/ guess I might just have to wait a little longer and hope they make them for shorter people too.

I totally get it, it's easier to be shorter and wear a tail that's too long than a tail that's too short. Not complaining just hoping.

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yes i agree, i am 5ft2, my mythic tail nearly came upto my boobs.

[Mer-Crazy]

yes i agree, i am 5ft2, my mythic tail nearly came upto my boobs.
Haha I'd have no chance then at 5'1"

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[Nerdmaid Faith]

Haha I'd have no chance then at 5'1"

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As 5'0 I say "well, crap"

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[Ashe]

I've scales have been falling off, but have any been cracking in two? I think maybe in a year or so once they get their sizing a little more on par, I could consider one of these tails :) Hopefully they'll come out with more colors!

[Mermaid Alea]

I just now saw those iridescent scales...Oh man... I need to do something in life that makes me feel like I deserve such a tail...Maybe someday...They are so gorgeous I really can't wait to see what the full iridescent tail looks like!

[Karri3]

For those concerned with the length of the Mythic tails, I'm 5'5 and I think that the tail could be longer, it just reaches my hips nicely.. I thought it would be a bit higher up my waist. I think that the mythic tails were made for around the 5'4 to 5'6 hight range.

Also, if you want to see someone swimming for the first time in a Mythic tail (having never owned another tail) I uploaded the video I footage I recorded from the GoPro to YouTube. Sorry about how shaky it is, it was one of my first times swimming and first time using a GoPro too.
I feel like the Mythic tails are so easy and natural to swim in it just felt really good.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5BDcFMKSFQs


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[Kianakat77]

you can sell the tail and buy another one

[Saren]

https://youtu.be/3H7kFnuHMT4

Here's my swim review with other Mythic mers at Mermania.

I know before I was put off by the spacing, but in the water it doesn't matter. I'm also going to see if they're able to add the fin upgrade while they have it in the shop for repairs.

So far I'm a happy customer! And like Raina said, it's SO good to go for a swim without lubing up from time to time lol

[moomer]

Thanks for the video!
It shows off how the tail moves underwater really well!
I was worried about buying one due to the scales 'shifting' so much but they don't move while in the water by the looks of things!
It's making me more and more tempted to buy one (when they become available again) :D

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[Mer-Crazy]

I just wanna say how much I love finfolks new iridescent tail! They are so amazing but I still can't justify buying one until they have a 'Short' option haha

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[badkidbebe]

Omg I've been drooling over them!!!! My friend is ordering one tomorrow morning!!!


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[Sepharina]

Im always so impressed with FinFolk , and I bet these new Iridescent tails will be even better than the first Mythic release!
I love the way they shift colors , and I think Ariel Green and Artic Blue are my favorites <3
I wish I wasn't a kid lol. I would stay up all night just to order one if I had the experience and money haha.

[Mardoll_Star]

So I read this entire thread last night, as I'm really interested in getting one of the iridescent tails when they do another pre order this summer. But I've been looking at the sizing and I think I'm probably going to need a medium, but in a tall!! It looks like they only released the tall size in XS/Small during the last pre order. I left a comment on one of their FB posts asking if they'll be releasing more tall sizes so maybe I'll get an answer that way. My waist to feet measurement is more like 43" and the regular sized tails are only up to 40.5 so that's quite a difference.

I'm really curious to know how the second wave of tails turns out! Looking forward to seeing everyone's posts in July when they go out!;););)

[Mermaid Alea]

Hey mers any new news on the monofin sizes? The last I read they said that small tail sizes will have smaller monofin foot sizes. The problem with that is I would be a size XS but I wear 9 - 10 size shoes. Just curious if when you check out you get the option to list your shoe size or anything like that...??

[Khaleesi Daenerys]

Sold out already dang thats fast. Lol

[moomer]

Sold out already dang thats fast. Lol
They sold out within 10 minutes after release!! It was silly!!
I so wish I had snagged one but I'll wait for the next release in a few months :)

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[Khaleesi Daenerys]

Dang! It must've been because of the pod members lol :)

[moomer]

Mostly yeah!! I think they set some aside for the public but it wasn't​ as many as for the pod. There were so many pod members who missed out. Myself included :D

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[Khaleesi Daenerys]

What are the scales made out of? I haven't seen one of these in person. I believe the fabric under the scales is neoprene.

[MermaidLiara]

What are the scales made out of? I haven't seen one of these in person. I believe the fabric under the scales is neoprene.
I heard the scales are made of resin. The fluke is made of silicone.

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[moomer]

Resin. They are resin scales sewn onto the neoprene base. :)

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[Mardoll_Star]

Just saw this morning they announced that the next preorder will be in July!! So excited

[Khaleesi Daenerys]

I saw it said resin on their website but I thought it was talking about the casting lol. I'm worried that the resin scales will break easily. The tails are really pretty though. :)

[Gravity Falls]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170803/2648b291a6d1bf68e579dc8187f17b26.png
My new tail just came in and it fits PERFECT! 100% worth the wait!!!
I can say it took quite some effort to get em on though :p



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[MermaidLiara]

^It's BEAUTIFUL! <3

[Astridia]

That new iridescent fabric that they're using? is it that sequin stuff that you can flip over to get different colours (like the therapy cushions) cause I'm gunna order some of that to make a fabric tail with at some point (Had the idea couple days ago after seeing someone with a backpack made of the stuff) XD that stuff is everywhere atm

[MermaidLiara]

I bought a Moonstone! Couldn't be happier! So happy I finally get to outgrow my mermaid kat fabric tail after using it for 3 years. Anyone else bought a new mythic?

43676

[lynsea]

Did anyone see the Swarovski tail? It sold out in less than 45 minutes. Who the hell has the ability to spontaneously drop $10,000 on a tail?

[MerGreg]

Did anyone see the Swarovski tail? It sold out in less than 45 minutes. Who the hell has the ability to spontaneously drop $10,000 on a tail?

Maybe it's just a question of living in the DC area, but ...

A surprisingly large number of people. Including lots of parents who can't imagine someone else having something better than their little girls.

(No, I'm not one of them...)

[MerGreg]

I bought a Moonstone! Couldn't be happier! So happy I finally get to outgrow my mermaid kat tail after using it for 3 years. Anyone else bought a new mythic?

43676

GORGEOUS, Liara! Congrats!!!

[lynsea]

Maybe it's just a question of living in the DC area, but ...

A surprisingly large number of people. Including lots of parents who can't imagine someone else having something better than their little girls.

(No, I'm not one of them...)

Unfortunately, I know the type :(

[MermaidAphrolila]

To everyone who got a pastel rainbow moonstone mythic: PLEASE POST A BILLION PHOTOS! That tail is SO beautiful! I want to stare at it forever, hahaha.