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AniaR
11-26-2018, 09:35 AM
I thought I'd start a thread for those of us who have any of his fabric tails.

I made a video of learning to swim in mine. I love how easy the fabric is to use. Feel free to share your pics, videos, and stories.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSu6NhQEslY

Mermaid Kristy
11-26-2018, 10:37 AM
I have a Guppy but my next one will definitely be a whimsy.


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lynsea
11-26-2018, 05:27 PM
Raina, what do you think of the propulsion? I love how flowy the fluke is but it doesn't seem to give much force behind it. Every time you kick, the ends just collapse.

Mermaid Jaffa
11-26-2018, 09:41 PM
Fin is pretty but there seems to be zero propulsion. She's using her arms more and kicking harder in some scenes. I love doing zoomies but this fin doesn't look like it allows that. Maybe in the next version or so, it will be better for merfolk that like to swim fast.

Merman Storm
11-26-2018, 11:12 PM
I'm actually a bit surprised at how little propulsion it seems to have. I have a Spellbound, which has a similar (but not the same) molded silicone monofin. It has quite good propulsion.
At a FinFun sponsored swim meet, I had a chance to swim with both my Spellbound and my FinFun (yes, they let me bring and use my silicone tail). I have modified the FinFun. I added a extra strap to better hold my feet to the fin insert and reinforced the insert under my feet to reduce flex. This helped improve its propulsion.
The Spellbound was still better.
In the video, Raina's Fantasea flows in a very similar manner to my Spellbound, but looks a bit more flexible.

AniaR
11-27-2018, 09:31 AM
Hey folks, I haven't had a time to write a review BUT You shouldn't decide the fin's ability based on me. I STRUGGLE IN FABRIC TAILS. Because I float so badly. I NEVER get propulsion in ANY monofin (except a competitor) without weight. With fabric I can really only zoom if I have a weight belt, and in silicone I rely on the silicone to sink me, and in videos where you see me moving fast? I either have a competitor or weights in the tail. lol

I def would say the monofin is not as dense as the fins in the tails and for me denser= better. But for my personal experience, I'd say this is still on par with me using a foil or the finis luna.

I am even worse in the finfolk tail lol which has a foil monofin in it. Fabric just = a floaty me.

I actually made a video showing what it's like for me with a weight belt I just haven't had time to edit it. And you'll see, I move drastically better with a weight belt lol. It's hard to move forward if you're constantly fighting to stay under

AniaR
11-27-2018, 09:38 AM
There's a mermaid on instagram who posts a lot of videos in her fantasy fin + tail of the same kind. She has a much easier time sinking and if you look at her I think you'll be surprised the difference. She zooms ;)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BprzhIQhu9X/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4NtyflREO/

See the difference?

Merman Storm
11-27-2018, 09:56 AM
Raina, how much weight do you like to use? How much makes you neutral? 5 pounds makes me neutral.

AniaR
11-27-2018, 11:47 AM
it takes me 7lbs in a bathing suit I am not even kidding you lol. I need 12-15 in a tail depending. I have 2 led soft weights that are 5lbs I put in the back of my tail, and I usually drop a 2lb one down into to fin, sometimes 2.

That cheryl walsh shoot I did in the finfolk mythic with the neoprene + scales? I needed 14lbs and even then I needed to let out air to sink.

Sometimes when I can get my body fat below 30% I can sink a little easier, but this is why I am saying people should not judge based on me. In my silicone tail with no weights if I stop swimming, my head and shoulder will be out of the water from floating if I just "stand". This is some weird genetic trait I inherited from my mom. lol The two of us can float on our backs and have our heads fully out of water and people can hang on to us and we don't sink. LOL

AniaR
11-27-2018, 11:55 AM
I mean come on folks you didn't think that booty was natural did you? That's 10lbs of led. ;) :lol:

Mermaid.Mikayla
11-27-2018, 03:13 PM
I thought I'd start a thread for those of us who have any of his fabric tails.

I made a video of learning to swim in mine. I love how easy the fabric is to use. Feel free to share your pics, videos, and stories.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSu6NhQEslYI'm thinking of buying one of his fabric tails, so thank you for this Raina!

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AniaR
11-27-2018, 03:15 PM
I really like the convenience of it honestly. Nice for a quick and easy swim!

Mermaid Kristy
11-27-2018, 04:16 PM
Here’s me on vacation in my Guppy tail.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181127/349110dc3d4f04706b616cffe64ea651.jpg


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AniaR
11-29-2018, 07:15 AM
cuuuute!

AniaR
12-06-2018, 08:31 PM
Here's my unboxing video that I streamed live tonight in Raina the Mermaid's Sea Fans I LOVE THIS TAIL SPOILER ALERT
https://youtu.be/mn4Bd_H23ac

Going for a test swim tomorrow!

Mermaid Malla
12-08-2018, 06:35 PM
Does anyone has multiples of the different Fabric tails they offer? I'd love to see a comparison video of the different fabric tails to better understand the differences. Or if anyone has a Finfolk tail and a Mertailer fabric tail I'd love to see a review/comparison of the two. It would be super helpful and wonderful.
Is the Neoprene tail thick as the Finfolk neoprene tail?

AniaR
12-09-2018, 01:13 AM
working on all that stuff just haven't had a chance to film each tail!

Seairah
12-10-2018, 12:31 PM
I’m probably going to have to buy the Whimsy skin first and then save up for the Fantasy Too fin. In the meantime - does anyone know if the Mahina fits? I bought one on a whim without a plan for a tail for it to go into. And with all of the trouble that Swimtails has been having lately I don’t even want to go there. Plus - I love the Whimsy soooo much more!!


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inanna
12-10-2018, 12:51 PM
i highly doubt the mahina would fit since the skins are made for the fantasea monofin.

one of the skin slings, maybe.

BlueCorvidae
12-10-2018, 09:46 PM
I can confirm from seeing them in person that the Mahina is bigger than the fantasea fluke. You really do have to get the correct monofin for these tails.

Seairah
12-11-2018, 01:33 AM
I can confirm from seeing them in person that the Mahina is bigger than the fantasea fluke. You really do have to get the correct monofin for these tails.

Alrighty then. Thank you for the replies!



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AniaR
01-02-2019, 10:30 AM
I got the new fnatasy too fin. I like it much better. In this video you can see the first few kicks or so it takes me a few tries to really understand how it moves, and then you can pretty much see the second my brain clicks and I start zooming.

I am working on a review, along with comparison videos too. So this is just some b-roll footage of me swimming without any commentary. But it is my fav monofin I have ever worn. I still don't sink great but I sink better because it's heavier.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJXWiQTWzlI

Seairah
01-03-2019, 10:51 AM
I got the new fnatasy too fin. I like it much better. In this video you can see the first few kicks or so it takes me a few tries to really understand how it moves, and then you can pretty much see the second my brain clicks and I start zooming.

I am working on a review, along with comparison videos too. So this is just some b-roll footage of me swimming without any commentary. But it is my fav monofin I have ever worn. I still don't sink great but I sink better because it's heavier.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJXWiQTWzlI

Beautiful tail! I have seen you swim in many tails, but this one certainly looks like it takes a lot of effort to use. I’m looking forward to your review. It will certainly help my decision.


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MissLunaBelle
01-20-2019, 04:41 PM
Anyone try painting and decorating their fabric tails?? I just got one and had the thought of "this would look cool if I did this!" with adding certain colors to it ♡♡ TIA♡♡

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AniaR
01-20-2019, 04:54 PM
I'm not sure if paint would work on this kind of stretchy fabric but you could certainly embellish it

Nixie Noele
01-21-2019, 06:17 PM
Anyone try painting and decorating their fabric tails?? I just got one and had the thought of "this would look cool if I did this!" with adding certain colors to it ♡♡ TIA♡♡

Sent from my [device_name] using MerNetwork mobile appI've seen a few people doing scale tipping on the FinFolk fabric tails with fabric paints..https://www.instagram.com/p/BhJEc7ih9Dn/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=14aslg8tlinp2

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AniaR
01-22-2019, 03:07 PM
I've seen a few people doing scale tipping on the FinFolk fabric tails with fabric paints..https://www.instagram.com/p/BhJEc7ih9Dn/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=14aslg8tlinp2

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it's not the same material at all though, I own both!

Asterism
01-24-2019, 04:54 PM
I think it’s likely possible but you would need to find just the right pigment.

Mermaid Aquari
01-25-2019, 09:31 AM
I have the Key Largo sling and the Medusa's Revenge in a full fabric. I also have a Fin Fun Atlantis. I float like crazy so i totally get you, Raina. I can just lay on the water and I struggle to keep my booty down lol. I am trying to get some good pics made but it has been a struggle for me to get anyone to help with that. I am hoping to get that done very soon and I will gladly post pictures.

AniaR
02-04-2019, 09:15 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aZ6INbz9j0

Trade Winds
02-08-2019, 12:34 PM
I bought the electric teal whimsy tail this morning. Does anyone have pix of it?

SirenGita
02-08-2019, 02:54 PM
Ooh exciting! When is it coming!

Trade Winds
02-08-2019, 03:50 PM
Ooh exciting! When is it coming!

They said, The typical ship time for fins is 10-15 business days and 3-4 weeks on Whimsy skins. Your order will ship as soon as both items are complete.

So end of the month unless they end up being faster.

SirenGita
02-08-2019, 04:03 PM
And i thought i was going to die of excitement waiting until valentines!!

Trade Winds
02-08-2019, 08:26 PM
I bought the electric teal whimsy tail this morning. Does anyone have pix of it?


This is the only one I can find so far...
http://picdeer.com/media/1972810097664729995_1163990792

Darius
02-10-2019, 10:33 AM
This is the only one I can find so far...
http://picdeer.com/media/1972810097664729995_1163990792

I have not seen any pics of that one. Which is sad because it looks gorgeous.

Trade Winds
02-10-2019, 11:07 AM
I have not seen any pics of that one. Which is sad because it looks gorgeous.

Once it comes in I'll do pix and a youtube vid. Doesn't seem to be a lot of videos on Mertailor's Whimsy tails that don't use the Fantasea Too fin

Trade Winds
03-02-2019, 09:06 AM
As promised here is my electric teal whimsy tail. Finding pix of newer tails like this is easy if you join the Mertailor pod on FB. The scales fade towards the waist to give it a blended waistline look. These tails you have to appreciate in person as well as pix. The scales are 3d and pop irl too. It's like you can reach out and feel the texture.the rough edges of the scales, instead of the smooth rounded edges some tails have, is a great addition to the realism.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s211/Ketrino/USER_SCOPED_TEMP_DATA_orca-image--482270339.jpeg_1551535191251.jpeg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Ketrino/media/USER_SCOPED_TEMP_DATA_orca-image--482270339.jpeg_1551535191251.jpeg.html)

Darius
03-02-2019, 10:29 AM
It looks great! And I will have to check out the fb pod

Trade Winds
03-02-2019, 09:28 PM
I swam in it today and all I have to say is it beat my expectations in every way. Compared to my Mahina, Finfun, and Suntail this is a phenominal monofin. The ease of use, comfort, and speed is amazing. I would go into more details but...it's got to be experienced for itself, tbh.

AniaR
03-02-2019, 09:53 PM
Right??? I love it...

Darius
03-03-2019, 02:50 PM
That tail looks gorgeous! The mertailor tails are great. I can't wait till betta tail comes in. It is going to be a long month

Trade Winds
03-03-2019, 03:01 PM
That tail looks gorgeous! The mertailor tails are great. I can't wait till betta tail comes in. It is going to be a long month

You may get lucky like I did. My fin and tail shipped after 10 days.

mermaidawesome
03-10-2019, 11:10 PM
Can someone explain to me the difference between the Whimsy and the Fantasea Fabric? They both use the Fantasea monofin, and there are a couple designs that come in both and they look identical to me.

Mermaid Jaffa
03-10-2019, 11:18 PM
Can someone explain to me the difference between the Whimsy and the Fantasea Fabric? They both use the Fantasea monofin, and there are a couple designs that come in both and they look identical to me.
Whimsy tails are made of a scuba knit material, Fantasy are made of a thicker spandex.

mermaidawesome
03-10-2019, 11:28 PM
Whimsy tails are made of a scuba knit material, Fantasy are made of a thicker spandex.

Okay that is what I though, thank you!

Another question is could you use the Fantasea fin in the whimsy tails that are in the shape of the Fantasea Too fin?

Darius
03-11-2019, 01:32 PM
The fantasea too is a bit bigger than the fantasea and is made to fill the whole end part of the tail. Not having those parts filled will create a lot of drag.

mermaidawesome
03-11-2019, 01:36 PM
The fantasea too is a bit bigger than the fantasea and is made to fill the whole end part of the tail. Not having those parts filled will create a lot of drag.

Yeah that makes sense. I wasn’t sure if the tails had a monofin casing but now that I think about it that would ruin the point of the Fantasea monofins. Thanks for your reply!


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AniaR
03-11-2019, 02:57 PM
No casing, they are solid and fill the whole space.

Theta
03-13-2019, 11:33 AM
I ordered one of the koi tails, I'm pretty excited about it :) My first ever fabric tail!!!

Darius
03-13-2019, 01:28 PM
I ordered one of the koi tails, I'm pretty excited about it :) My first ever fabric tail!!!
They all look so beautiful! Which one?

Theta
03-13-2019, 02:17 PM
The Sanke Butterfly tail :)

I'm pretty excited. It's nothing like my normal color scheme but I'm looking forward to the change.

AniaR
03-13-2019, 02:20 PM
Theta I am so excited to see you in it! I just got one of the bettas! (the green/orangy one)

Darius
03-13-2019, 02:56 PM
Both sound like great choices AniaR and Theta. I guess we are all in the excited waiting camp for our tails to come. I ordered a Betta Tail Last week

Theta
03-15-2019, 04:27 PM
Theta I am so excited to see you in it! I just got one of the bettas! (the green/orangy one)

Oooooh I can't wait to see!!

Theta
03-15-2019, 04:27 PM
Both sound like great choices AniaR and Theta. I guess we are all in the excited waiting camp for our tails to come. I ordered a Betta Tail Last week

Awesome! :)

Trade Winds
03-18-2019, 07:16 AM
Anymer have a Royal Angel and can post pix of it? I intend on ordering it the next couple weeks.

AniaR
03-25-2019, 10:22 AM
latest review is up


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2WNi-6ar8

MermanOliver
03-25-2019, 12:11 PM
latest review is up


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2WNi-6ar8Very good review, especially pointing out the difference between the two Fantaseas.

It leaves me kind of torn between the two flukes. On the one hand I would really like to go for the plus in propulsion of the Fantasea Too, but on the other hand I think the more clean shape of the original Fantasea would fit my mersona better...

The best thing would be a fin with the size and push of the Too, bit with the shape of the one.

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AniaR
03-25-2019, 12:23 PM
the thing is I think the push really comes from it being wider. I feel like even if you doubled the size of the original fantasy it still wouldn't get much wider.

Nixie Noele
03-27-2019, 11:04 AM
Hmmm I'm curious if anyone knows if the Linden monofin would fit into a Fantasea tail skin? I love the way they look, but the floppy fluke kinda gets to me :p

AniaR
03-27-2019, 11:35 AM
No but you can get skins from mertailor that fit the linden fin

Trade Winds
03-27-2019, 11:46 AM
Hmmm I'm curious if anyone knows if the Linden monofin would fit into a Fantasea tail skin? I love the way they look, but the floppy fluke kinda gets to me :p

The ones that fit the Linden are the same material as the Fantasea fabric tails. However I dislike how small the fluke/linden looks in the site pix. Ymmv

https://www.themertailor.com/shop-women/mermaid-tails/guppy-tails.html

the.tattooed.mermaid78
03-27-2019, 11:49 AM
It's not really that small. It's really comfortable thou

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Trade Winds
03-27-2019, 12:23 PM
It's not really that small. It's really comfortable thou

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I think is the monofin's rounded shape that makes me think that, compared to the wider, pointy ones I am used to

Nixie Noele
03-27-2019, 03:45 PM
The ones that fit the Linden are the same material as the Fantasea fabric tails. However I dislike how small the fluke/linden looks in the site pix. Ymmv

https://www.themertailor.com/shop-women/mermaid-tails/guppy-tails.html

The material may be the same, but the patterns available leave something to be desired. lol I'd LOVE a Guppy Tail if it had some of the newer looks.

the.tattooed.mermaid78
03-27-2019, 05:38 PM
I think is the monofin's rounded shape that makes me think that, compared to the wider, pointy ones I am used toDo you use a mahina by any chance?

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Trade Winds
03-27-2019, 05:57 PM
Do you use a mahina by any chance?

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I used to and I sold it. I prefer my Fin Fun, Suntail, and above all my fantasea (the original). Mahina was not my fav to use due to foot pain. Really only used it when I didn't want to mess with a tail

the.tattooed.mermaid78
03-27-2019, 07:45 PM
I used to and I sold it. I prefer my Fin Fun, Suntail, and above all my fantasea (the original). Mahina was not my fav to use due to foot pain. Really only used it when I didn't want to mess with a tailI've got mixed feelings about the mahina but will probably get it to lol. Obsessed

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Darius
04-03-2019, 08:30 PM
https://i.imgur.com/Pgf695O.png

AniaR
04-05-2019, 11:45 AM
ahahaha I laughed so hard at that

AniaR
04-22-2019, 08:58 PM
More videos!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1cVxBVfrQs&t=340s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djI8XsfxBA0

Trade Winds
04-28-2019, 05:12 PM
Has anyone noticed a significant difference in durability between the normal fabric tails and the Whimsy? I seem to be having the worst luck with my Fantasea fabric Moonkelp.

AniaR
04-29-2019, 08:48 AM
The whimsy's are a stronger quality fabric vs the regular fabric, hence the price difference. Regular fabric = spandex I believe, and the whimsy = scuba knit

the.tattooed.mermaid78
04-29-2019, 09:27 AM
I'm soooooo gonna get the fantasea too monofin and the Amazom betta whimsy tail. Could someone weigh the fantasy film too and whimsy skin for me please I need to know what weight they are in kg so I can try and buy it when I'm in Florida and fly it home to the UK lol

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Trade Winds
04-29-2019, 01:33 PM
The whimsy's are a stronger quality fabric vs the regular fabric, hence the price difference. Regular fabric = spandex I believe, and the whimsy = scuba knit

I abused a fin fun for four years until it fell apart and never had issues. My Moon Kelp can't even last 2 swims. My Whimsy is doing just fine of course.

the.tattooed.mermaid78
04-29-2019, 01:46 PM
AniaR could you weigh your fantasea too and whimsy tail for me please just need a ball point figure to how much it weights please xx

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Mermaid.Mikayla
04-29-2019, 01:57 PM
AniaR could you weigh your fantasea too and whimsy tail for me please just need a ball point figure to how much it weights please xx

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My Fantasea monofin is nine pounds. I'm not sure how much the Fantasea Too weighs.

the.tattooed.mermaid78
04-29-2019, 02:10 PM
The too is loads bigger though isn't it. I've tried messaging Eric but he hasn't answered xx

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Mermaid.Mikayla
04-29-2019, 02:26 PM
The too is loads bigger though isn't it. I've tried messaging Eric but he hasn't answered xx

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The Too is a little bit bigger. You can ask the Mertailor Pod, there is a Facebook page for the Official Mertailor Pod.

the.tattooed.mermaid78
04-29-2019, 02:29 PM
Cool thanks c

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Mermaid.Mikayla
04-29-2019, 02:34 PM
You're welcome

Trade Winds
04-29-2019, 02:54 PM
The Too is 17 lbs. I think the Fantasea is 8 or so. The Too is HUGE when you lay the Fantasea on top. I used my friend's a few times and compared to my Fantasea I am not a fan of the size or weight. But her Too which is the same size as mine, fits my feet a lot looser so if it fit well, I might feel differently. After carrying both fins on land for a while, the weight is really not a huge deal. For me it is mostly the size and weight in water. It will make you sink too.

the.tattooed.mermaid78
04-29-2019, 03:00 PM
That's ok cos I'm way too buoyant lol xx

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Meshy
04-29-2019, 04:08 PM
it takes me 7lbs in a bathing suit I am not even kidding you lol. I need 12-15 in a tail depending. I have 2 led soft weights that are 5lbs I put in the back of my tail, and I usually drop a 2lb one down into to fin, sometimes 2.

That cheryl walsh shoot I did in the finfolk mythic with the neoprene + scales? I needed 14lbs and even then I needed to let out air to sink.

Sometimes when I can get my body fat below 30% I can sink a little easier, but this is why I am saying people should not judge based on me. In my silicone tail with no weights if I stop swimming, my head and shoulder will be out of the water from floating if I just "stand". This is some weird genetic trait I inherited from my mom. lol The two of us can float on our backs and have our heads fully out of water and people can hang on to us and we don't sink. LOLOk, so I'm glad I found this even though I don't personally have one of these tails... I'm glad I'm not the only one who's super freaking floaty!

If I take a deep breath and hold, I can keep my shoulders out of water. Letting all the air out, my chin barely goes under.

My daughter is 22 lbs, with her and her wet puddle jumper floaty device, she can't sink me if she's on my back and I'm giving her a ride...

I joke that I can't sink to save my life. There would have to be handles at the bottom of the pool for me to be able to stay under. Literally it's impossible for me to stay under. I plan to get a weight belt and decorating it, but I'm not getting one until I have my tail and know how much weight I'll need. (Merbella frog tail lady [emoji870])

So thank you for letting me know I'm not a freak that I cannot sink. (Cuz every pool mermaid meetup I've been to... everyone else can!!)

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the.tattooed.mermaid78
04-29-2019, 04:12 PM
I'll have to try that. I'm not kidding when I was doing my mermaid lesson Saturday gone, i was on my back and had to scoot as she called it lol, scoot along the water just using my hands and even then the right side of my body is more buoyant than the left. I was like really this is just insane. I'm gonna have to work harder.

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the.tattooed.mermaid78
04-29-2019, 04:15 PM
AniaR it's my ass that floats first lol. So picture this, you go down and dolphin kick along the bottom and slowly your ass starts floating up. Your hands and feet are still at the bottom but ass up. I e d up looking like the two sides of a triangle and no bottom part hahah xx

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AniaR
04-29-2019, 08:24 PM
that's me too

the.tattooed.mermaid78
04-30-2019, 10:22 AM
Glad it's not just me lol x

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Darius
05-12-2019, 02:32 PM
Hey does anyone have any traveling ideas for fantasea too mono fin? I am heading to Magstock next month and taking my tail to swim in. During it I will be camping so I am trying to figure out a bag situation or something to make it easier to carry to the pool or lake.
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AniaR
05-14-2019, 08:22 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG_RIPsW7HE

AniaR
05-14-2019, 08:23 AM
Got some new pics!

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Trade Winds
05-15-2019, 01:50 PM
Hey does anyone have any traveling ideas for fantasea too mono fin? I am heading to Magstock next month and taking my tail to swim in. During it I will be camping so I am trying to figure out a bag situation or something to make it easier to carry to the pool or lake.
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Me and my friend fold up ours and use a beach wagon to lug them around.

Aquatarian
05-17-2019, 11:37 PM
You can try a duffle bag. Just roll it uo to fit and wrap or fold the body?


Hey does anyone have any traveling ideas for fantasea too mono fin? I am heading to Magstock next month and taking my tail to swim in. During it I will be camping so I am trying to figure out a bag situation or something to make it easier to carry to the pool or lake.
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AniaR
05-21-2019, 09:50 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG_RIPsW7HE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO6I1Y_XYjQ

BlueCorvidae
06-07-2019, 11:11 PM
So how about that fantasea 3 fin, guys? I ordered one. :D

the.tattooed.mermaid78
06-08-2019, 01:46 AM
So how about that fantasea 3 fin, guys? I ordered one. :DMe too. I'm so excited. I got these. Which colour did you go for 4380943810

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BlueCorvidae
06-09-2019, 01:22 PM
I ordered the lighter blue one, and went ahead and bought Courtney Mermaid's tailmaking book. His new tailskins are pretty but I want to try my hand at designing my own, and I'd rather it be printed on neoprene than spandex.

the.tattooed.mermaid78
06-09-2019, 02:18 PM
I havent touched the made tail for a bit. Need to carry on with it this week

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Trade Winds
07-02-2019, 01:51 PM
I desperately want the rainbow shock tail, and am torn between it, or getting a silicone skin for the Fantasea.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190702/4691cf3a32512247d6cf91748350355a.jpg

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AniaR
08-02-2019, 09:59 PM
woop woop finally up thanks to Sean's hard work! My review of my Mertailor Fantasea 3

https://youtu.be/784RrLTCxHw

AniaR
08-06-2019, 09:00 AM
For anyone interested here's a montage of my experiences in the Fantasea 3! I have a review on this on my channel, but sometimes it's nice to just see the swim without commentary and judge for yourself. Very fast monofin! Showing it in ocean, fresh, and pool water.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiUVo5K0EZg

Mermaid_Rain
08-07-2019, 01:04 AM
I ordered the new Patina tail when he posted it back in June. It should be shipping any day now (at least according to the 5-6 weeks that it said when I ordered). I'm so freakin excited! After all of the health issues and hospital stays I've had lately, I'm really looking forward to something new and pretty in my life!

BlueCorvidae
08-23-2019, 12:11 AM
I finally got my 3 and I gotta say, I feel like people tend to overstate the propulsion on the Fantasea fins in their reviews. Especially since the Finis Foil gets a lot of flack for not having enough propulsion. The foil was the first monofin I've ever had and I used it in my finfolk fabric. A lot of people asked me "how can you even swim like that?" because the finfolk tails have a lot of drag and the foil is so small.

But my fantasea 3 feels about the same as a finfolk fabric with a foil, and that's without one of mertailor's tail skins. It's something I'm willing to get used to because I'd like to have a silicone tail one day, but I was expecting more of a kick with all of the praise it's been getting.

AniaR
08-23-2019, 09:37 AM
Really? Im surprised! I would rate the 1 and 2 on par with foil. The 3 really gave me a lot of push but for me I am a really floaty mermaid, and the 3 sinks more, so I think the fact it evens out my buoyancy is part of why I feel there's so much more push- because usually I deal with more drag due to my float. I think a person's personal buoyancy plays a role in the amount of push/drag a person has too. For me the 3 was like night and day compared with a foil or even the 1 or 2. Especially when I used them in the ocean.

Trade Winds
08-24-2019, 06:27 AM
I finally got my 3 and I gotta say, I feel like people tend to overstate the propulsion on the Fantasea fins in their reviews. Especially since the Finis Foil gets a lot of flack for not having enough propulsion. The foil was the first monofin I've ever had and I used it in my finfolk fabric. A lot of people asked me "how can you even swim like that?" because the finfolk tails have a lot of drag and the foil is so small.

But my fantasea 3 feels about the same as a finfolk fabric with a foil, and that's without one of mertailor's tail skins. It's something I'm willing to get used to because I'd like to have a silicone tail one day, but I was expecting more of a kick with all of the praise it's been getting.

To be fair the site does say it isn't for 'speed demons' but I am very satisfied with the Fantasea's power compared to other fins I have tried (FF, Mahina, Suntails, so not much). Drag gets worse with the more accessory fins you add ( or if you wear a rashguard when you're outside like me). I have a tail with side fins and the drag compared to a normal tail is very noticable BUT if I adjust the way I swim and know I am not
going to go zooming around then I am ok. I do notice drag easily tho, I hate the feeling of struggling to move forward.

I feel like for these tails you have to sacrifice some speed for the stunning art and natural movements of Eric's tail which I am very ok with.

BlueCorvidae
09-02-2019, 02:30 PM
Really? Im surprised! I would rate the 1 and 2 on par with foil. The 3 really gave me a lot of push but for me I am a really floaty mermaid, and the 3 sinks more, so I think the fact it evens out my buoyancy is part of why I feel there's so much more push- because usually I deal with more drag due to my float. I think a person's personal buoyancy plays a role in the amount of push/drag a person has too. For me the 3 was like night and day compared with a foil or even the 1 or 2. Especially when I used them in the ocean.

I got to try the 1 and it has LESS propulsion than my foil did. I never tried the 2 but I imagine it's really not much better for propulsion either. The fins are either too small and floppy to get you anywhere or too big and floppy and give you drag. I'm okay with it, and willing to sacrifice speed for beauty. But all of the community reviews on the fantasea fins are insanely misleading. They aren't built for propulsion at all.

@Trade Winds I don't use my fantasea fin in a tail yet. I imagine added fins would only slow it down even more. I'm glad Mertailor himself is clear on what the monofin is like, but I was talking about the people who buy and review his monofins. Both Raina and Courtney Mermaid praised the fantasea fins for their propulsion, which, I guess to be fair Raina IS a floaty mer and Courtney Mermaid already prefers swimming in the finis Luna so maybe for them it is? But like I said, even on it's own without a skin or extra fins, I was getting about the SAME propulsion as a finis foil WITH a finfolk fabric tail. Which is traditionally criticized as being hard to swim in. (The Foil without any kind of tail is an excellent monofin, I don't understand why it gets so much flack.)

I can live with it. I don't feel like I'm going to drown with all the drag. I'm not much of a speed demon because I am a very slow swimmer as it is if I don't have any kind of fin at all. It's just that I'm starting to notice how misleading community reviews are, and I'm gonna have to start taking them all with a grain of salt.

the.tattooed.mermaid78
09-02-2019, 03:11 PM
I ordered the fin 3 and tail skin so when I get it I'm gonna have a good swim and see what I think

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Mermaid_Rain
09-11-2019, 01:50 AM
I get to try out my Fantasea (original) and tail this weekend, so I guess I'll get to see the difference soon. I know it's not going to be anywhere near the propulsion of my Hydra though

AniaR
09-11-2019, 11:23 AM
well a silicone monofin isnt going to have the push a fiberglass one is

BlueCorvidae
09-14-2019, 11:35 PM
well a silicone monofin isnt going to have the push a fiberglass one is

Okay, I feel like you're missing my point now.

You're a big name in the mermaiding community, and I'm a relatively new mermaid, all things considered. I look to reviewers like you for information before buying something. So when you're praising something for the amount of propulsion it has, someone like me is going to go into it expecting it to have a fair amount of push at least. And it didn't. In fact I found it on the same level as a tail/monofin combination that gets a lot of criticism. Which is why I'm pointing out that I feel like reviewers, not Eric or anyone else from Mertailor, are overstating the propulsion of this monofin. Do you get where I'm coming from?

Also the finis foil is rubber, not fiberglass.

AniaR
09-16-2019, 09:25 AM
A competitor monofin is fiberglass. (which is what I used in my review examples for comparison in addition to comparing to the foil) I think you missed my comparisons in my reviews, and my very clear specifications that they functioned *better* than I had expected. If loads of people are having the same experience, and you aren't, that doesn't mean everyone else is overstating it, or misleading people. It just means YOU have had a different experience from the majority of others and that may be due to a number of reasons. My buoyancy example is one, your experiences with other monofins/other sized flukes to compare is another, technique, and even the type of water you're swimming in.

It's subjective based on these factors and more, not an exact science. You also say you've only tried the 1, so you really don't know the 2 or 3. You haven't tried them. You wouldn't assume to know the functionality of a finis trainer of competitor based on the foil. I also never claimed the 1 or 2 were fast. I said they were "on par". The 3 is what I felt was fast.

A great example of this is how I can barely swim in the finfolk fabric tails. I find them to have immense drag and that the vinyl insert moves around too much impacting my kick. While other people will swear up and down it's the easiest tail they've swam in and gives them loads of push. I put those tails on and it feels like I have never worn a tail before.

I have never been a speed interested mermaid. I don't see the point for the type of work I do for being able to go as fast as possible. So my best speed experience was the competitor- one of the quickest monofins on the market. The first time I used one I scraped my chin on the bottom of the pool because it got me down there faster than I thought humanly possible and I misjudged my depth. I've never worn a monofin that came close to that, and when I put on the 3 because of how floppy it was, I wasn't expecting any push at all. It reminded me of my she-creature which is a giant fluke but only has a foil inside and when we tested it in the aquarium with the accelorometer it was slower than person swimming with just their feet. So when I put that 3 on and hit the bottom of the pool nearly as fast as I did with the competitor, it floored me. Now, if you're someone who worries about speed and that's your main experience in mermaiding- perhaps it wouldn't be as shocking to you because you have a lot of speedy fins to compare it to. But I think the average mer - which is the demographic reviewing these things - were not expecting it. I certainly wasn't. Plus I have video comparisons where you see them side by side and clearly see which ones make me go faster.

I am honest in my reviews. They are MY experience backed up with as much video as I can show to prove my experiences. I don't appreciate a tone that suggests reviews are intentionally misleading simply because your experience differs. By all means, take things with a grain of salt but that doesn't mean people are being misleading or "overstating". All I can ever do is state my experience and opinions.

BlueCorvidae
09-29-2019, 11:51 PM
I feel like people tend to overstate the propulsion on the Fantasea fins in their reviews.

I'm sorry you think this translates to "Raina intentionally mislead me." You're allowed to state your experiences with things, Raina. I'm telling you mine. Can we agree to disagree on a monofin and call it a day?

Mermaid Alea
10-03-2019, 01:28 PM
If anyone is reading this topic and is worried about how much propulsion you get with the mertailor monofins, I suggest only buying the monofin, swimming with it several times in varying depths of water, and then from there you can decide if you want to go back and purchase the tailskin to go with the monofin. Worst case scenario, you don't like the monofin and you can go to the classifieds section on here and sell it, or you could sell it to a nearby pod member, or if you don't need the money back you could give it to an aspiring merfolk.

I don't have a Mertailor monofin, but from my own experience with the three monofins I do have, every single one has taken some getting used to when I first got it. My most recent monofin was the Mermaid Linden monofin and I didn't really like it when I first swam in it, but now that I am used to it, I like it a lot more.

the.tattooed.mermaid78
10-03-2019, 01:42 PM
I have a couple monofins, linden, mahina, luna, hydra and fantasea fin 3. There are different things about them I love and dislike. The Linden overall is a fantastic little fin, I learned and did my mermaid swimming lessons in it so it holds a special place in my heart, it has great propulsion but does not have any flow to it unless i make a tail that has an extended fluke with flowy material. Mahina is amazing however a bit more flow and added blisters. The hydra well I'll leave that one for when I do free diving lessons as I get a little toe cramping with it but again great propulsion. The Luna is a comfortable little fin, medium on proposition, more flow and a bit more natural looking in the water like a fish tail. The mertailor fantasea fin 3, yes its heavy but that's to my advantage as I'm a floater, it had medium to great propulsion but is absolutely the most natural looking fin and flows lovely in the water. It's so aesthetically pleasing to the eye and I absolutely love it. To put it bluntly, we are all different, we all think differently about all sorts of fins and tails, accessories etc. If we all liked the same well that would be boreing indeed. There is no right or wrong. Our individually makes us all unique in different ways. We shouldnt be squabbling over I agree with this or I dont agree with that, your wrong and I'm right. We should as a community be helping, guiding, encouraging one another and if anyone chooses to take another message advice on something well that's their choice. The mer comunities I feel are heading down the same route as the hair and beauty industry and it saddens me.

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AniaR
10-04-2019, 11:50 AM
You're a big name in the mermaiding community, and I'm a relatively new mermaid, all things considered. I look to reviewers like you for information before buying something. So when you're praising something for the amount of propulsion it has, someone like me is going to go into it expecting it to have a fair amount of push at least. And it didn't.

That's what translated to me misleading you. My whole point is agree to disagree and call it a day! I'm good with that

chickcasa
10-09-2019, 11:44 PM
So I got my first mertailor tail yesterday! It's a guppy tail cause I wanted a new tail ASAP cause my old tail is now too loose. Anyways I am actually pleasantly surprised at the thickness of the fabric and am now going back and forth on whether to save some money and get the fantasea tail, or if it's worth it to spend the extra money on the whimsy. I've got my eye on the Medusa which comes in both but then I'm also trying to talk myself out of one of the too tails and fins while they're on sale.
I know people have said the fabric is thicker and higher quality on the whimsy tails. How is the difference for stretch? How it behaves in the water? Vibrancy of colors? Anything else that can help me make a decision, really.

Mermaid Kristy
10-10-2019, 12:22 PM
My first tail was a guppy and my new tail is a whimsy (with a fantasea fin 2) and dude, the whimsy is amazing. The fabric is thicker so it’s warmer and more durable. The fin is heavier so it helps you sink in the water which is nice if you float like a cork like me. The fluke is HUGE so it looks really cool and it’s all floppy and flowy.


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chickcasa
10-10-2019, 04:57 PM
My first tail was a guppy and my new tail is a whimsy (with a fantasea fin 2) and dude, the whimsy is amazing. The fabric is thicker so it’s warmer and more durable. The fin is heavier so it helps you sink in the water which is nice if you float like a cork like me. The fluke is HUGE so it looks really cool and it’s all floppy and flowy.


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I've heard that about how the fins are so heavy! I'm getting a fantasea fin either way, so I'm really debating between the fantasea tail with the fabric like the guppy tail or the whimsy tail. I'm not sure it matters to me much that it's warmer but maybe one day I'll be somewhere cooler where that will make more of a difference. I'm just trying to decide if I'd be happy with the less expensive fabric or if paying more than double for thicker fabric is going to be worth it.

HaleyTremont
01-24-2020, 09:16 AM
Do you know if the Finis Luna would fit an Original Whimsy Tail ? The Luna and the Fantasea 1 Fin seem similar in size and shape. I know it fit well guppy tails also.

AniaR
01-24-2020, 11:16 AM
no it does not

inanna
02-11-2020, 07:14 AM
been seriously considering getting one of the whimsy tails, how are they measurement wise? i sort of recall raina saying they run big but i don't want to order the wrong size once i have the funds available.

based on my current measurements i'd be an xs. would that work or would i need to size down to xxs?

AniaR
02-11-2020, 09:11 AM
I would size down, yes one of my mermaids is usually a XS as well and needed a XXS

AniaR
02-12-2020, 01:29 PM
My custom fabrics are done!
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inanna
02-13-2020, 01:42 PM
they look so pretty!

and thanks for the sizing tip :)

SeaSerpentessLeviatha
02-14-2020, 05:29 PM
I'm a bit of a curvy mermaid have have only found one maker that makes tails my size. I was wondering if anyone knew how much these stretch? I've heard a girl that's about a 2xl fit into a xl tail. But want to get a second opinion before saving so much for one.

AniaR
02-14-2020, 10:30 PM
they def stretch. I have put multiple plus size mers in my size M. and I size down to a S and Im never a S lol

the.tattooed.mermaid78
02-15-2020, 03:58 AM
I measure XL on the list and my first whimsy I orderd XL, but my new one is size L and it fits so much better, I'm not pulling it up as much either. I'm a uk size 20. Hope this helps
I'm a bit of a curvy mermaid have have only found one maker that makes tails my size. I was wondering if anyone knew how much these stretch? I've heard a girl that's about a 2xl fit into a xl tail. But want to get a second opinion before saving so much for one.

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SeaSerpentessLeviatha
02-24-2020, 02:37 PM
I measure 7 inches larger than the biggest measurement, is the tails stretchy enough? I'm having such a hard time finding makers other than one and love the look of the whimsy tails.



I measure XL on the list and my first whimsy I orderd XL, but my new one is size L and it fits so much better, I'm not pulling it up as much either. I'm a uk size 20. Hope this helps

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Finnesota_Mermaid
02-24-2020, 05:07 PM
I measure 7 inches larger than the biggest measurement, is the tails stretchy enough? I'm having such a hard time finding makers other than one and love the look of the whimsy tails.

I recently ordered mine, and I followed Mermaid Raina's youtube videos talking about the tails. I would usually get an XL myself in a lot of things, but bought the L because of the way the tails are made. And that's the "Too" tail, I think the sizing is different between the original and the "Too". I'd say if you are unsure of the fit go find someone selling an XL whimsy tail first before you buy one from mertailors site, or find someone nearby you that has a tail you can quickly try on, that way if it fits a little big or just too snug you aren't paying the full price for something you are unable to wear comfortably.

Here's a link to Raina's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/HFXmermaid She's got some unboxing and review videos on almost all of the tail types, and she talks about the sizing and how they fit on her (these are also some of the videos at the beginning of this thread)

Another person who also talks about some of the Mertailor tails is Mermaid Seamstress, so I'm going to drop her channel here too: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MhXcpiUFGas2nVfTQY6wg

the.tattooed.mermaid78
02-25-2020, 04:05 PM
This material is mega stretchy, I think you'll be ok with it however is there anyone you know has 1 so you can try it?
I measure 7 inches larger than the biggest measurement, is the tails stretchy enough? I'm having such a hard time finding makers other than one and love the look of the whimsy tails.

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Trade Winds
05-02-2020, 07:13 AM
Trade Winds has a Guppy question! I was watching this video and her fluke gets devestated after one swim. Has anyone else had this problem? I am also curious if the Linden wears out the fabric more, such as around the tips or the heel area around the buckles. Reminds me of the issues people have with certain fins in Finfolk or the Mahina in Swimtails.

https://youtu.be/9fDfdX5WnXo

Ofalltheworlds
05-04-2020, 11:13 PM
Due to... Recent events I've only been swimming with my guppy tail a few times, but it's still in good condition. I don't see any damage, personally. Like I said though, I didn't get to swim in it as much as I wanted before everything closed down

Trade Winds
05-10-2020, 11:30 AM
Due to... Recent events I've only been swimming with my guppy tail a few times, but it's still in good condition. I don't see any damage, personally. Like I said though, I didn't get to swim in it as much as I wanted before everything closed down

I bought one anyway (the Mahi). I do take great care of my tails but they also get abused at the local lake. I'm more careful at pools. My Whimsy and Fantasea skins are doing just fine, so I'm assuming the Guppy will as well. My main concern is if the Linden will stress the fabric. We'll find out in about a month.

Trade Winds
05-15-2020, 10:48 AM
Trade Winds has a Guppy question! I was watching this video and her fluke gets devestated after one swim. Has anyone else had this problem? I am also curious if the Linden wears out the fabric more, such as around the tips or the heel area around the buckles. Reminds me of the issues people have with certain fins in Finfolk or the Mahina in Swimtails.

https://youtu.be/9fDfdX5WnXo

My Mahi shipped yesterday, so I'll update the thread if I have issues. I don't really expect to since my other tails are just fine.

Starfire
05-19-2020, 12:13 PM
Can anyone tell me the weight and size of parcel the fantasies fin 1 or 3 ship in?

Trying to figure out what my reshipper would cost, cause $190USD shipping is a bit much at the moment, would make the cost of the fantasea 3 almost $800NZD with current exchange rates

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Trade Winds
05-20-2020, 05:51 AM
You can check the weight on the individual monofin pages. The original is like 8lbs and the 3is probably close to 20.

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MerGrrl
07-16-2020, 02:41 PM
I'm ready to purchase a Whimsy 3 skin + F3 fin. My waist is 35 and my hips are 39. Should I get a small or a medium?? From what I've read here, I'm thinking small, but I really don't like things to be too tight, especially around my waist. Although too loose would obviously be a problem too. I plan to mostly use it for swimming/underwater movement.

How about the fin 3 sizing? Does it run large/small?

Thanks very much!

Mermaid.Mikayla
07-16-2020, 02:59 PM
I'm ready to purchase a Whimsy 3 skin + F3 fin. My waist is 35 and my hips are 39. Should I get a small or a medium?? From what I've read here, I'm thinking small, but I really don't like things to be too tight, especially around my waist. Although too loose would obviously be a problem too. I plan to mostly use it for swimming/underwater movement.

How about the fin 3 sizing? Does it run large/small?

Thanks very much!

Hi, in regards to your question, we'll use my tail as an example, it's a Medium and I'm a waist 33 my hips are 41. The fabric stretches, but it fits me well. For you, you may* want to go with a small but there should be a sizing chart that's on the website. Good luck!

MerGrrl
07-16-2020, 09:49 PM
Thank you for your input, Mikayla! Much appreciated.

Myrddin
07-19-2020, 04:35 PM
Thanks for all the info in this thread - am currently looking at getting a mertailor tail or two, so found the thread very useful :).

I'm thinking of getting a fantasea tail/fantasea fin, and I was just wondering, does it make much difference what coloured fin you get to go in the tail? (Just wondering if I should try and get one that matches with the pattern of the tail, or if it's not really visible?)

I'm also thinking of getting a guppy tail to go with a linden monofin as well, and I've noticed that my favourite pattern ('sea gem') is available as a guppy tail and a fantasea tail. From reading above, it sounds like you can't swap the fins between the tails, so now I'm torn between if I should get sea gem for both, or just one and a different pattern for the other - to many choices! :p

seavixie
08-02-2020, 04:18 PM
I'm trying to figure out my sizing for a whimsy tail because I have weird dimensions. I've heard they have crazy stretch. 34" waist (this is above my bellybutton but I'm 5'3 so everything ends up hitting me here), 50" hip, 40" foot to waist (to the 34" area). No clue what size to get. I've never bought a scuba knit tail, please help! :eek: Thank you lovely merpeople <3

BlueCorvidae
09-06-2020, 09:25 AM
So I got the pixie lagoon tail and was able to take it for a swim. I was expecting drag from all the extra fins but I didn't feel anything so that was cool. The tail almost goes invisible in the water though if you're swimming in a pool at dusk when it's also overcast.




I'm trying to figure out my sizing for a whimsy tail because I have weird dimensions. I've heard they have crazy stretch. 34" waist (this is above my bellybutton but I'm 5'3 so everything ends up hitting me here), 50" hip, 40" foot to waist (to the 34" area). No clue what size to get. I've never bought a scuba knit tail, please help! :eek: Thank you lovely merpeople <3

I'd send an email to the mertailor team and see what they suggest. I know if you size up having tails taken into a seamstress is usually pretty affordable, but these tails also have a lot of stretch so it's hard to say if that's even necessary.

AniaR
09-15-2020, 11:29 PM
Just reminding folks I have a 10% off discount if you didn't know, for fabric products. RAINA10. I got some pics of ma new tails here...

Copper Mint

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Lionfish

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The new monofin:
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Custom tail:

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custom

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Deep Sea Betta

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A bunch

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MerEmma
03-08-2021, 08:33 PM
Can someone speak to sizing with the Guppy tail? I'm thinking of getting one for my birthday and the only measurements to go off of are waist and waist-to-floor. Around my waist is 26"/27" (depending on if I've eaten recently lol) and waist-to-floor is 41". According to the waist I should go for an XS, but for the right length I'd have to go up to an L. I'm only 5'6, so I didn't expect to have that conflict. Am I just gonna have to take it in? I can sew, but I suck at tailoring lol.

Merman Storm
03-08-2021, 10:57 PM
At first I thought you might have measured the waist to floor badly, but as a fraction of your height, your measurement is the same as mine.
I don't know about the Guppy, but I do know a too short tail is much harder to fix than a too wide tail. Also, short ones pull off your rear when you bend at the waist for a sharp turn.
You may want to ask Mertailor for advice, and if there is a return policy if you buy the XS and find it is too short. If you can return it, buy the XS, see if it fits. If it does: Done! otherwise swap it for the larger one and sew it.
Also: Mertailor seems to have a very poor grasp of the size and shape of the human body.

Mermaid Jaffa
03-09-2021, 01:59 AM
Better to size up than size down for a tail. Its way easier to fix a big tail than one that is too small.

MerEmma
03-09-2021, 08:19 AM
At first I thought you might have measured the waist to floor badly, but as a fraction of your height, your measurement is the same as mine.
I don't know about the Guppy, but I do know a too short tail is much harder to fix than a too wide tail. Also, short ones pull off your rear when you bend at the waist for a sharp turn.
You may want to ask Mertailor for advice, and if there is a return policy if you buy the XS and find it is too short. If you can return it, buy the XS, see if it fits. If it does: Done! otherwise swap it for the larger one and sew it.
Also: Mertailor seems to have a very poor grasp of the size and shape of the human body.

LOL, I think it's a problem with a lot of pre-sized tails unfortunately. I've got a 12" difference from waist to hips too so I'll probably go ahead and email Mertailor to see what they advise. Based on that I might be better off with an M or an L and taking it in. Thank you both for the input!

Merman Storm
03-09-2021, 08:55 AM
Wait, your hip is 28" from the floor? In that case the XS size may well work for you. It is sized for 34" to 37", so there should be 6 to 9 inches of fabric above your hip. That should keep it in place.

Note: Early on when I started this hobby I wondered: What keeps a tail on? The fabric is stretched, and wants to contract. One way it can do so is to slide down your legs. Why does it not? Because of the part of the tail above your hip. To contract, that part wants to go up. The result is you have a fight between the part above your hip and the part below. To insure the part above wins, you want to build in more stretch in the part above your hip, like 20% to 30%. The part below your hip should only be stretched 10% to 15%. Most all fabric tails are built in that way.

If you get the XS and find it sometimes pulls down, you can fix it by taking in just a bit in the part of the tail that is above your hip. Or you can do what I do when I get a new cloth tail: Sew in a 2" wide strip of elastic at the waist line.

MerEmma
03-09-2021, 10:37 AM
Ack, no, sorry for the confusion! My waistline is 41" from the floor. I meant that around my waist is 26" but around my hips is 38" so there is a lot of stretch there necessary to keep it up over my hips and tight around my waist. I have a self-made tail (in my profile pic) and I definitely learned with that one that I want an elastic around the waist to keep it in place lol.

MerEmma
03-12-2021, 06:34 PM
https://i.imgur.com/T9vkTCT.png Here's the response I got from Mertailor's customer service. I'm still pretty uncertain about the length being long enough lol. I'm still tempted to at least size up to an S to be sure... dunno yet!