Oceanika

[Mermaid Azira]

Aah! My fin just arrived. It is so beautiful, not to mention huge. It is absolutely ginormous!!! I am going to have to work my core out a ton. I can't wait to go swimming in it! To bad I am stuck at home due to my post concussive. Holding your breath cannot be a smart thing to do while healing your brain. :/

[Elle]

Aah! My fin just arrived. It is so beautiful, not to mention huge. It is absolutely ginormous!!! I am going to have to work my core out a ton. I can't wait to go swimming in it! To bad I am stuck at home due to my post concussive. Holding your breath cannot be a smart thing to do while healing your brain. :/

Just one question. The foot pockets are quite a bit to large for me, any ideas on how I could make them smaller? I think I will probably have to end up getting neoprene booties, but I would like to avoid it if possible. And where is a good place to buy booties?

Surf or Dive stores are your best bet.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Cool! Show us some pics when you do.

[Mer-Crazy]

Does anyone have updated links to the webpage? I keep getting an error when I try to go to the one linked on the first page.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Here ya go!

https://www.mahinamermaid.com/shop

[MermaidBrandie]

Aah! My fin just arrived. It is so beautiful, not to mention huge. It is absolutely ginormous!!! I am going to have to work my core out a ton. I can't wait to go swimming in it! To bad I am stuck at home due to my post concussive. Holding your breath cannot be a smart thing to do while healing your brain. :/
Glad you got your fin. You could get neoprene socks, I got thin ones. My foot pockets are actually a tad small, but not uncomfortably so. lol

[Mermaid Azira]

^^Yep! I just ordered some socks!

[Mary Marine]

Azira I'm both happy for you and totally jealous! :jelly: I can't take it anymore, as soon as the blue size large is back in stock at Carla's swimwear I am ordering a merfin!

[Mermaid Azira]

I am so happy too! And it is just such a mermaidy fin. You should totally get one.

[Mermaid Azira]

This is a really stupid question, but I have to ask. Which way do you wear the fin? I keep seeing pictures with people wearing it with both the side with the toe holes and the other side on top. Both seem comfortable to me?

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I don't know. It does look like a fin you can wear either way.

[MerEmma]

You wear it the way with the holes under your heels. I can't even imagine trying to wear mine the other way...

[Elle]

toe holes facing down.

[Mermaid Azira]

Okay Thanks! I suppose that makes sense.

[Mermaid Fenicia]

This girl (https://www.facebook.com/megan.j.hall.12) is selling one on facebook ;) (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152210400124400&set=pcb.1527034064189440&type=1)

[MermaidBrandie]

So I got my oceanika on craigslist. It was the size I would have ordered, but it's a smidge too small. I've modified it a little to be more confortable but it's still a bit tight. I've been wearing neoprene socks, but most of my problem is across the top. I cut it down on top to make it easier to slip into...but it still hurts over the top of my feet.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

yep. and that's why I rather wait for the adult sizes.

[Mary Marine]

Coyote, once the adult sizes come out in April you might want to buy a bigger one and sell your current one. Even though it's modified I'm sure it would still sell.

[MermaidBrandie]

Coyote, once the adult sizes come out in April you might want to buy a bigger one and sell your current one. Even though it's modified I'm sure it would still sell.
Maybe...i dunno. It was allright with the socks...but they got a hole in them and I tried to cut then and glue them in the pockets but the way I didn't didn't works. I can wear size 4 little girls shoe, and it's the size I would've ordered per the online measurments anyways... hmmm

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Is it just me, or do the MerFin's shape look the same as a Fish Butt fluke?

[Mermaid Azira]

What tail are you referring too? I know Hales' tail from fishbutts has a merfin in it.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Um... I was reading all of the Show us your tail thread, and saw it in there.

[MerEmma]

Fish Butts used the merfins in their latex tails before their business dwindled. So, yes. That's why. :P

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Ohhh. What a shame, they have nice tails too.

[Mermaid Silver]

Just ordered a merfin :)

[MermaidBrandie]

So i keep seeing people saying they're going to have adult sizes in april, and maybe the neoprene tail skins too, but where is the news coming from?

[Mermaid Azira]

I don't know about the skins, but I emailed them and asked if they would be offering colors and adult sizes a few weeks ago and they said they would be. I think someone else may have too.

Unrelated: I love how every single merfin is different, because of how the yellow/gold is mixed in.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

@CoyoteWalker - People know via emails that they've sent asking about the adult sizes and colors.

I know, I check once a week on their website and fb page, in the hopes of a sneak peek!

[MermaidBrandie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VywslXg45uc

Got video of me swimming in my oceanika fin! I know I'm not the best swimmer but you can really see it well in quite a few shots.

[Mary Marine]

Coyote, that's great and I think you look like a pretty good swimmer!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Wow cool!

[Mermaid Adriel]

they seem very comfortable. I wish I had money for one xD

[Mermaid Jaffa]

@Mermaid Claudia - They really are cute aren't they? I'm getting one soon as the new sizes come in. I love that shape, haven't seen one in a similar shape in another brand.

[Mermaid Adriel]

@Mermaid Claudia - They really are cute aren't they? I'm getting one soon as the new sizes come in. I love that shape, haven't seen one in a similar shape in another brand.

I'm glad for you :) and yes, they're too cute >w<

[MermaidBrandie]

Coyote, that's great and I think you look like a pretty good swimmer!
Haha thanks. I know I need to work on my technique tho. I can't do any tricks. XP So many of the oceanika vids on youtube are of kids tho and you don't really get to see how pretty it moves in the water. I wanted this monofin because of the shape but as soon as I saw it move in the water I was like "OMG! THIS IS WHY I LOVE THIS ONE" lol so I figured other people should see it too.

[Mermaid Azira]

After seeing Coyote's video I really need to go swimming in mine. Arghh. Tomorrow. I will somehow get to the pool tomorrow.

[MermaidBrandie]

After seeing Coyote's video I really need to go swimming in mine. Arghh. Tomorrow. I will somehow get to the pool tomorrow.
Haha, did you get the socks for yours? Does it feel better? I think I'm going to order some finis swim socks that are just bathing suit material...the neoprene socks were too thick.

[Mermaid Azira]

Yes I did, and they are helping a bunch.

The finis socks work pretty well for my friend who is on swim team.


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[Mermaid Azira]

I went swimming in my merfin, and oh my goodness it is such a dream to swim in. Waay faster then the monofin in my magictail. Definitely making a tail for this baby.

Edit: Sorry for double posting. :p

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I wonder what kind of power you can get out of the MerFin without the V cut into it...

[Mermaid Silver]

@ CoyoteWalker, such a cool video, you can really see the pretty flow of the fin ! It looks like you can get quite some propulsion out of it even though it's made of rubber. I can't wait for mine to arrive, but shipping to Europe takes a while :(

[MermaidBrandie]

@ CoyoteWalker, such a cool video, you can really see the pretty flow of the fin ! It looks like you can get quite some propulsion out of it even though it's made of rubber. I can't wait for mine to arrive, but shipping to Europe takes a while :(
the propulsion is amazing, i never even thought it wouldn't be honestly. haha, i love the way it looks in the water.

[Raayvhen]

Can someone give me dimensions of the large? I'll upload an image in a second with the dimensions I'm looking for...

18873

I know its a lot, but I'd really appreciate it. I'm making a skin to use for a dry performance and I'd eventually like to get a Merfin but for the performance I was just thinking about using a cardboard cutout.

Other option is if you could just give me the overall height and width (1&2 in the image) I could just have it printed to scale and use the picture as my actual template for a pattern.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Someone posted a pic, its the about the same size as the Finis Competitor.

Sorry! I tried looking for it but couldn't find it. Maybe someone else can help you better.

[MermaidBrandie]

Can someone give me dimensions of the large? I'll upload an image in a second with the dimensions I'm looking for...

18873

I know its a lot, but I'd really appreciate it. I'm making a skin to use for a dry performance and I'd eventually like to get a Merfin but for the performance I was just thinking about using a cardboard cutout.

Other option is if you could just give me the overall height and width (1&2 in the image) I could just have it printed to scale and use the picture as my actual template for a pattern.
I have the medium otherwise I would get you the measurements! D:

[Raayvhen]

I found a site that supposedly has the dimensions... Coyote, I'm just wondering if you'd check the with and length against your medium. The site claims the medium is 27.4 inches by 29.5 inches. If it is correct I'm going to assume that the dimensions of the large are also correct and I'll just have a picture of the fins printed to scale.

[Mermaid Azira]

Do you still need someone to do it? I can if you like. That is if I can find something to measure with.

[Raayvhen]

I would really appreciate it!

[Mermaid Azira]

Alrighty here you are: 1. 28 inches
2. 32 inches
3. 6 inches
4. 15 in
5. 20 and 3/4 in
6. 11 in
7. 6 and 1/2 in
8. 4 in
9. 13 and 3/4 in
10. 17 and 1/4 in
11. 18 in

Hope that helps!

[Raayvhen]

You. Are. Amazing! Thank you so much! I really truly appreciate it.

[MermaidBrandie]

Sorry! I've been busy/sleeping cuz I work crazy hours! Glad someone could help!

[Mermaid Azira]

I don't know if anyone is following Mahina Mermaid on Instagram, but on a photo they posted recently one of their fins looks really orange. It's probably just a pink fin in different lighting combined with a filter but it looks so tangerine. Probably nothing but I figured it was worth posting.

If anyone is wondering about the picture, to look at the fin, it's the one with the blue car in it.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Maybe its one of their new colors?

[Naiad Rose]

I'd love an orangey color a lot more than the pink. I keep hoping they'll start selling the Merfins in the US so I won't have to cave in & do the $65 shipping from Australia. But you're probably right that it's just the photo lighting. Either that or it's Mahina's personal fin. The fin and tail she wears is gold-orange, and her fin is a little more elaborate than what they sell. But I didn't think her fin separated from her tail.

[Mary Marine]

I finally gave in and ordered my Merfin off the official website instead of waiting for Carla's Swimwear to get them in stock again. Shipping is more expensive and slower, but at least now I'm guaranteed to have it in 2-3 weeks. I can't wait!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Even though I already have another brand of fin, I still want one in either red or purple!

[Mermaid Azira]

So they posted again, this time a picture with lots of little tiny pictures in it, and it is really starting to look like it is a tangerine merfin. It could just be the filter again, but I think she used a different one. Also it's not her tail since two fins and the tail are lined up in one of the pictures.

I dunno. Just thoughts

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I'm not on Instagram. Can you post some of the pics?

[Mermaid Azira]

If you go to her website and look on the navigation bar on the left you can see all the pictures. You might have to scroll down just a bit.

[Mermaid Silver]

Used the merfin for the 1st time today. It was pretty awwwwesome :D

[Mermaid Azira]

Happy for you Mermaid Silver!

Here are some pictures of the orange fin if anyone is interested. 19383 19393 19394
Edit: I don't know how to make the photos smaller sorry!

[MerEmma]

Looks like the pink one in weird lighting. But I sort of like it too. :P

[Mermaid Azira]

Well they just posted this on instagram: 19424
If you can't read the caption it says "Are you getting excited?? We are!! Adult size #MahinaMerFins are on the horizon!!"

So what do you guys think? If the size of the whole fin, not just the footpocket is bigger than that of the kids fin, it must be huge! Also I can see a lot more women wearing orange rather than pink. I'm bot sure about the leggings though...

[Fifi Tigg]

So excited! Cannot wait to order the larger fins for my teen/adult mer skins :)

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Woo! I'm not sure about the leggings either. The whole reason I wear a skirted swimsuit is to hide my tummy and butt, and those leggings don't hide anything!

[Mary Marine]

Today is has been officially two weeks, the minimum estimated arrival time, since I ordered my Merfin, so it should be coming any day now! I'M SO EXCITED!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

It looks way bigger than the Wave!

[Mary Marine]

At long last my Merfin arrived last Monday! So far I've taken it swimming twice and I am in love with it! It's so much bigger and stiffer than my last monofin, it really propels me through the water. Even the lifeguards noticed it is faster. My lap time is down from 30 seconds to 20.

The only downside is it's a bit big in the foot pocket, so I was struggling to keep it from rubbing against my ankles and giving my blisters. Instead I got a blister AND bruises form how hard I was tensing my feet to keep them in place. Some sock and sock liners stopped the blister from getting worse, but now I have to wait for the bruises to heal. That's a temporary fix though, I need to buy some neoprene socks. Any suggestions? What brands do you guys wear to swim in?

[MerEmma]

I bought several pairs of neoprene socks for Christmas but I haven't worn them otherwise I could tell you whether or not the brand is a good one or whether to avoid it. My spandex socks prevented it pretty well though. :P

[MermaidBrandie]

I believe the neoprene socks I got were by finis and they got holes in them pretty quick, but i might just be unlucky :/

[Mermaid Harmony]

[QUOTE=Mary Marine;119393

The only downside is it's a bit big in the foot pocket, so I was struggling to keep it from rubbing against my ankles and giving my blisters. Instead I got a blister AND bruises form how hard I was tensing my feet to keep them in place. Some sock and sock liners stopped the blister from getting worse, but now I have to wait for the bruises to heal. That's a temporary fix though, I need to buy some neoprene socks. Any suggestions? What brands do you guys wear to swim in?[/QUOTE]

As an adult who got a child's large oceanika, I had to cut the foot pockets larger because it was cutting into my skin, brusing, and blistering. Now that it's cut, I still have a near constant bruise, blisters, and pain, but it's just the price for that fin in my opinion. My competitor cuts the back/side of my heels, and hurt the top part of my foot. Different fins fit differently.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Did you get half socks?

[Mermaid Azira]

Don't know if you still need socks, but I got these socks for my Merfin and they work wonders. No blisters at all. http://www.amazon.com/Dakine-Fin-Socks/dp/B00067EFJO They were in fact suggested to me by someone on the forum but I can't remember who.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

It was Anahita. I was just there, reading the thread you mentioned!

Kazzie I mean Mahina Mermaid has a photo in a blue fabric tail. Can anyone tell me how she attached the fabric to the fin from just looking at the photo?

Its on her fb page. She's sitting on a rock sunning herself.

[Fifi Tigg]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1.0-9/1493246_621199914645106_1814715854_n.jpg Any thoughts on how the skin was made on the bottom tail?

[Morticia Mermaid]

Looks like Latex to me

[PearlieMae]

I was thinking silicone caulk...it resembles some of my caulk tests. Latex probably looks the same.

[Fifi Tigg]

Thanks Morticia and PearlieMae :)

[PearlieMae]

Ya know, I just wear regular fuzzy microfiber socks with mine...cushy enough to prevent blisters and cheap!
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[Mermaid Jaffa]

I was told sometime in April would be the release of the adult MerFins.

They're not on the website yet, I need it to finish my purple Magictail!!!

[Fifi Tigg]

I was told June/July release in Australia :)

[Mermaid Jaffa]

*Sigh*

[MerEmma]

Doesn't really deserve its own thread, but here's a quick clip of swimming in my MerFin! A nice lady at the pool took it on her iPhone for me. First underwater video before. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lsfCOR2bG8&feature=youtu.be

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Awesome! I swam in it on Wednesday! Its so soft and flowy. I even met another MerFin Mermaid and we swam together in a lane, showing each other tricks and racing up and down the lane. Another swimmer even joined our lane, and chatted with us. So much fun!

Why isn't there a review for monofins like the tail reviews?

[catchan1980]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VywslXg45uc

Got video of me swimming in my oceanika fin! I know I'm not the best swimmer but you can really see it well in quite a few shots. Now I want my own Mahina fins...I love how they move in the water. :)
Now the only question is: orange or blue? I love pink for a change, I will choose a different color for my first fins.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Orange!

Side story: On Wednesday of this week, I had just taken off my tail skin. Some kids came into the Wave Pool, I only had my one piece swimsuit on and my merfin. "Look! Its a real mermaid!" They come closer, little girl says to her little buddies, "See? I told you it was a real mermaid!". After that more kids in the pool, cos its after school learn to swim lessons, more shouts of "Mermaid! Mermaid!" 15 mins later, I left the pool as it had gotten a little bit crowded in there and I didn't want to accidently hit anyone.

The learn to swim kids were in awe! Not that I was there to amuse or anything, at least I hope to inspire some kids, that you can do more with swimming, when they can see what else can be done when you know how to swim and float.

[catchan1980]

Very nice story, Mermaid Jaffa :)

[Tasha Mermaid]

I recently found out that Mahina has made the merfin in adult sizes..... I have one of the original "bigger kids size" that I had to cut and alter to wear, it kept giving me cramps sadly.
I totally wish I didnt cut it as I could of sould it to a younger mer and bought the adult one 😕
My tail uses my Hydra monofin though ☺

I definitely love the flowy look of the merfin and used to get lots of looks and smiles from adults when I swam in it ☺

Mine is a green ☺

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Whenever I leave the pool, I re-curl the fluke tips at the bus stop!


I do this because I overheard one littlest tot telling her Mum, "Look Mummy! Poor mermaid she got squashed by some boats."


Some secret part of me likes entertaining their imagination, even though I don't like kids.

[Tasha Mermaid]

Hahaha I LOVE k7ds, so anything to make them smile makes me happy ☺

[MermaidBrandie]

Now I want my own Mahina fins...I love how they move in the water. :)
Now the only question is: orange or blue? I love pink for a change, I will choose a different color for my first fins.

Haha just scrolling through and was like "oh hey that's me!" Lol


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Googling "mermaid monofins" I came across the patent for the MerFins...
Look at what else is there? The Orca fin!!

http://www.ipaustralia.com.au/applicant/mahina-mermaid/patents/AU2008100172/

[MermaidBrandie]

There's been talk of one for a while. I'm anxious to see it come out.


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[Mermaid Freyja]

Googling "mermaid monofins" I came across the patent for the MerFins...
Look at what else is there? The Orca fin!!

http://www.ipaustralia.com.au/applicant/mahina-mermaid/patents/AU2008100172/

That would be a fantastic monofin option for fabric and latex tails. I love my current Mahina fin, but something about the shape is rather limiting for future tail designs I have in mind. Its core shape is narrow and boxy save for the little fin tips that flip outward, and I like wider flukes. The Orca fin is exactly what I want, so I really hope they go ahead with production. I can't imagine why they wouldn't, considering the success of their original design :)

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Yes me too. The current shape is hard to design another fluke around it.

[Yulia]

Between an Oceanika and a Wave, which gives most speed?

[Mermaid Kelda]

I'm almost positive it would be the Oceanika (Mahina as I think they're now called). The Wave is a lot thinner than the Merfin and tbh not much better than no fin at all - it just adds shape to a tail skin.

[Yulia]

Really? Wouldn't have thought.
The Mahina looks so soft. I have a Wave, and I get some good speed out of it.

[Raayvhen]

I wouldn't necessarily say soft. Its definitely flexible. Its also really thick and dense.

[Yulia]

Flexible is a better word yes. I thought a stiffer blade was better for propulsion, but I may be wrong.

[Mermaid Kelda]

I didn't find the Wave to be all that stiff, though. Maybe it's just because the straps keep coming off, but I find it difficult to get very far in it (I'll have to start wearing socks). Glad yours works for you, though!

Try searching for the Merfin on youtube, maybe there're some videos that'll show you swim power?

[Fifi Tigg]

I have both the Mahina (Oceanica) and Finis and the Mahina definitely has more power :D

[Yulia]

I have both the Mahina (Oceanica) and Finis and the Mahina definitely has more power :D
If you cut the tips that curves out, do you lose much power, or is it just esthetic?

[Mermaid Jaffa]

If you cut the tips that curves out, do you lose much power, or is it just esthetic?

Aesthetic. Main part of power is the huge space in between the foot pockets and the fluke tips. Sorry I don't know what its called!

[Yulia]

Aesthetic. Main part of power is the huge space in between the foot pockets and the fluke tips. Sorry I don't know what its called!
Good to know! I'm not very fond of how it curves out, otherwise it's pretty.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

They have been promising an Orca fin for sometime, hopefully they start selling it this year, as it was supposed to be released last year. But they were too busy with the Merfins to start the other ones.

[MermaidBrandie]

I'd really be excited for an orca fin. I presume it'll be in men's sizes?


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

I'd really be excited for an orca fin. I presume it'll be in men's sizes?


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Probably. I don't really know at this stage. I know just from reading her fb page and through emails.

[Elle]

Good to know! I'm not very fond of how it curves out, otherwise it's pretty.

Fifi Tigg has a few that have been cut down. I'm not sure if she cut them or if someone else did, but the shape of them after they are cut down is nice

[Fifi Tigg]

I cut them myself and no power is lost. I love these monofins as long as you have the neoprene socks! ;)

[MermaidBrandie]

Good to know that no power is lost, I'm wanting to put this monofin in a future silicone tail and as much as I love this shape it just won't work for what I'm planning.


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[Mermaid Kelly]

I too have both the Oceanika/Mahina and the FINIS Aquarius and though both give much more power than swimming without a mono fin, I would say the Mahina has more power, is more aesthetically pleasing, and also stays on your feet. The design of the aquarius includes a single rubber strap that goes across both feet and when powering through the water/doing tricks it often slips off no matter how tight it is adjusted.

I had to break in the Mahina the first few times - I have lots of nice blisters even in socks!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I finally trimmed off the fluke tips! It bore little corner holes into one of my tails. Though not very visible I became so annoyed at the fin, I thought, "That's it! You two are coming off!"

[CheshireKat]

Just shot and email to Mahina about the Orca fluke design, I'll post the response when I get it! :)

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Just shot and email to Mahina about the Orca fluke design, I'll post the response when I get it! :)

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Its already been asked... They said sometime in 2014, then changed their minds later on, and said 2015. They're so busy with the current merfins, that they put this idea aside for now, I think.

[CheshireKat]

Well beans. Thanks for letting me know Jaffa, I appreciate it!

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[MermaidBrandie]

We all wish they'd come out with the orca sooner rather than later.


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Mahina Merfins changed their Product Safety Warning. It used to be on another page in smaller writing.

Which makes me wonder... Has there been accidents? Or is it in reply to that video? You know the one...

MAHINA MERMAID PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING
This product is for recreational use only. Must be used under adult supervision. The buyer / user assumes responsibility for the proper, safe and legal use of this product and it must only be used by people with competent and confident swimming ability. We do not endorse this product to be used in conjunction with any other products that are not issued by Mahina Mermaid. i.e. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT INSIDE FULL LEG ENCLOSED MERMAID TAILS

[CheshireKat]

:: groans :: well, back to the great monofin search...Maybe pearlie will come out with her new monofin...

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[PearlieMae]

They are just trying to cover their...uh...fins, litigation-wise. I'm working on prototypes!

Sooon... :rollover:

[CheshireKat]

(*^*) :: hopeful sparkly baby animal eyes :: I will happily volunteer as a test subject.

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[MermaidBrandie]

Doesn't she SHOW it being used inside full mermaid tails?


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[CheshireKat]

Only on hers, everyone else has scale patterned lycra leggings.

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[MermaidBrandie]

Well right burnt wearing one herself isn't she advertising that it can be done?


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Yea, but she doesn't advertise it with kids wearing mermaid tails. The pictures, with tails, are only adults in them.

[MermaidBrandie]

It's still an advertisement, it doesn't say "don't let kids wear tails with these flippers" it says "don't wear tails with these flippers" soooo technically still an advertisement.


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Yea, confusing, either way you look at it. Well I think its because mainly a kids fin, as they did put out the child size ones first.

[MermaidBrandie]

True, still misleading. *makes wavy hand motions and shrugs*


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[Celaeno]

I just ordered a merfin, and I still plan on using it in a full tail. I agree with PearlieMae; they're covering their tails in case of accidents. I think as long as you practice good swim safety, like never swimming in your tail without a spotter, it should be fine.

[AniaR]

If you haven't noticed the fear of fins is rampant right now and pools are banning everywhere. Many fin makers have had to be more forth coming with safety

[Celaeno]

What sparked the fear? Was there an accident?

[Princess Pearl]

Nope. There was a video of a girl unable to do a flip, but she was fine.

Heck, I can't do a back flip and I've been swimming for 30 years.

[Celaeno]

Anyone have a recommendation for neoprene swim socks to wear with the merfin?

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Anyone have a recommendation for neoprene swim socks to wear with the merfin?
Mine is adult size 7-9. I wear 3mm diving socks and haven't got a blister since switching over from thick sports socks.

[Celaeno]

Awesome, thanks! I'm prone to blisters so I definitely need something like that.

[Celaeno]

I'm thinking I'd like to paint my merfin, and I was considering using Plasti-dip spray, since it's a flexible rubber paint. Is this a disastrous idea? My fabric tail isn't going to completely hide the merfin, and I'd like it to match the tail more or less.

[MermaidBrandie]

Spot test it on the bottom or something would be my advice :)


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[Mermaid Freyja]

I still have dark scar marks between my upper arch and ankle from my first lengthy swim with my Merfin.
Now I use the neoprene socks and I've never had a problem since.
For sizing reference; I'm tall and wear a women's size 10, so the men's size 7-8 in these fit me perfectly.
http://www.amazon.com/Snorkeling-Scuba-Diving-Neoprene-Medium/dp/B00789SFZI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1438181783&sr=8-3&keywords=neoprene+scuba+socks

[Celaeno]

Thanks for the link. I'm definitely going to need socks. My fin arrived today, and after putting it on, it was already pinching me in uncomfortable places. I'm thinking about shaving down some of the rubber in those areas...

[Briahne]

I use Sharkskin socks for scuba diving and find them fantastic to wear under diving boots or just by themselves.

"The comfortable 'micro fleece' layer is next to the skin and 'wicks' moisture and sweat away from the body to help keep you dry. The second middle 'technical' layer is 100% windproof yet breathes to regulate body temperature while stopping windchill. The third outer layer is a nylon/lycra blend for abrasion resistance and 4 way stretch. It is also UV resistant for sun protection and has a durable water repellent finish (DWR) to provide a protective shell that 'sheds' water. The three layers of Sharkskin when combined together provide the equivalent warmth of a 2.5 to 3mm wetsuit but unlike a wetsuit the Sharkskin Chillproof material stops windchill. Sharkskin Chillproof is neutrally buoyant, anti-microbial, odour resistant , itch resistant and machine washable"

I also have the long sleeved top.

http://sharkskin.com.au/product/chillproof-socks/

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Black Merfin anyone?
http://www.mahinamermaid.com/black-merfin-water-woman-series.html

[MermaidBrandie]

AHHHHHHHHHHH

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

AHHHHHHHHHHH

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What? What?
Don't tell me you had yours painted black?
*snickers*

[MermaidBrandie]

No no.... I need it!!

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

No no.... I need it!!

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Lol! Merfin addict! Hahaha!

[MermaidBrandie]

I sold mine for a mirage but I really wanna go back. My last one was a bit snug.

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Why not have both? A merfin and a mirage?

[MermaidBrandie]

Hmmmmmm that just seems so excessive! Lol

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Naww! I still have my 1st merfin plus the current one that does fit, a finis foil AND a mirage!

Nothing wrong with variety now and then.

[MermaidBrandie]

Gah!! Really?! Thats so many!!

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Yeah... Seriously thinking of selling both the merfins. I have been practicing a lot with my smaller fins, and I just don't have the strength to swim in a big monofin yet.

[MermaidBrandie]

I miiiiiissss the bigger fin. It was so much fun.

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Want to buy mine?:lol:

[MermaidBrandie]

Hahaha what size? Maybe! If I can get the money together!

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

I have the adult Small and adult Medium.

Here are some pics of the Small. Haven't got pics of Medium yet, kinda undecided about it.

http://mernetwork.com/index/album.php?albumid=1439

Willing to post overseas but also depending on cost of postage for both of us.

[MermaidBrandie]

I think I need the adult small. O had the child medium before and it worked but was tight. What do you think would be best?

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

The small too small for me. It was hard even in water to get my little hamster feet in it! And couldn't wear socks, so many blisters.

I think just get what fitted you best before.

[MermaidBrandie]

I've only tried on the child medium so I don't know. 😞

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

What feet size are you? The adult S fits 5-7 ladies shoe.

[MermaidBrandie]

8.5

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

The adult S fits 5-7 ladies shoe.

Adult medium I think would be best fit. But as I said, I'm still undecided about selling my Medium merfin.

[MermaidBrandie]

The adult S fits 5-7 ladies shoe.

Adult medium I think would be best fit. But as I said, I'm still undecided about selling my Medium merfin.
No worries! That black one has my name on it!!

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Show us pics and video when you get the black one.

[MermaidBrandie]

*sigh* must sell more adult things

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[Luna Dreamtide]

Ooh I was going to post about the new fin. The black one looks so nice and stylish.

[Ianthe]

Gosh, the new black fin looks great! wish I could get one haha

[Celaeno]

Oh sure, now​ they release a black fin!

[Ianthe]

I could totally see this fin as part of a galaxy inspired tail :D

[MermaidBrandie]

Oh sure, now​ they release a black fin!
RIGHT?!

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[Mermaid Saoirse]

This has to be some elaborate prank! I- oh gosh I can't afford to buy another fin but it's so pretty!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Hehehe! Look what I started...

[Vrindavana Starfish]

I want the black fin. Want it!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

That's a perfect shark fin... Yep yep.

[Ashton]

I think a black mono fin is a great idea, it seems more of a 'masculine' color rather than the orange and turquoise she has out. Granted in my opinion color should not have a gender attached to it, but I am glad that there is a variety in colors now.

[RNHime]

I'm REALLY excited to see a solid color merfin. Granted, I would have preferred a pale color (opaque white! ♥) but I understand that black is more appealing for most, and pale rubber may have staining issues. Has anyone successfully painted one of these babies yet??

I have happily used my Kid's size Large Merfin all summer but I would definitely consider picking up an Adult Small in black, it would be so much easier to *match*, or design a sequin tailskin for... *secret plotting* ...But I'm also super thrifty so I'm hoping that a US retailer will get them in and they'll go on SALE somehow! XD

Anyone have experience with how Adult Small compares to Kid Large?? The Kid's fin I'm using is an exact fit for me, perfect once it's on and I love the fact that it does not slip, though I need to invest in proper thin scuba socks (burned through the sport socks i was using this summer). Any idea if the Adult Small would be okay for me with thicker neoprene socks? Any suggestion on what brand/size I should try? My feet are about 23.5cm in length, technically a size 6.5US but I generally have to size up because my feet are wider, yet the Merfin has never pinched my picky toes!! Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me with this!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

The adult merfin measurements from tip to tip is 26-27". Measured and guessed because I trimmed off the fluke tips on mine.
And the height from heel strap to fin tip is 25.5"

Someone else did a comparison, its even bigger than a competitor!

I wear 3mm neoprene socks with my merfin as it is a medium and my feet size is 7.5. Its very loose without socks but it doesn't fall off.

[MermaidBrandie]

Hmmm could you measure the length and width of one foot pocket on the small and medium? Please?

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Hmmm could you measure the length and width of one foot pocket on the small and medium? Please?

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Small
Width - 9cm
Length - 24.5cm

Medium
Width - 10
length- 27cm

[MermaidBrandie]

Small
Width - 9cm
Length - 24.5cm

Medium
Width - 10
length- 27cm
I'm guessing the width is both pockets? Thank you!

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[Mermaid Mystery]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/23/0508fcf604924e98aab49b4340a2e173.jpg omg you guys!!! my new birthday present!

[Vrindavana Starfish]

Lucky Mer! :D

[RNHime]

The adult merfin measurements from tip to tip is 26-27". Measured and guessed because I trimmed off the fluke tips on mine.
And the height from heel strap to fin tip is 25.5"

Someone else did a comparison, its even bigger than a competitor!

I wear 3mm neoprene socks with my merfin as it is a medium and my feet size is 7.5. Its very loose without socks but it doesn't fall off.

Thanks, I have seen them laid on top of one another so I know it's a little bigger overall. I'm okay with that (though I'll probably swim even faster in a size larger, geez), I was just wondering if anyone was in the same boat as me, able to use two sizes. If so, is it better to have the smaller, snugger size, or the larger worn with thicker booties. Thanks!

Looking at The Merfin size chart I should really be able to use both. I was afraid the Kid's would be too narrow and pinch my toes but they have never bothered or rubbed them!
MerFins_Size_Chart_Proof001 - MerFins-Size-Chart.pdf (https://www.mahinamermaid.com/images/stories/MerFins-Size-Chart.pdf)

[Mermaid Jaffa]

RNHime, you are so lucky! Me feet size is too big for kids fins and too small for adult fins. No one in my family has the same skinny hamster feet like mine!:lol:

[RNHime]

RNHime, you are so lucky! Me feet size is too big for kids fins and too small for adult fins. No one in my family has the same skinny hamster feet like mine!:lol:Haha, I like my feet just fine, but they come with their own set of challenges in finding a comfy fit. I'm just so glad I took the chance on a Merfin. Seems like they were made out to have some of the narrowest foot pockets of all monofins, but I guess the rubber stretches enough to accommodate my tootsies. =P

Here is a Q for you, since you own a couple Adult sizes. Is the Medium fin larger than the Small? I'm curious because the kid's sizes are scaled so smaller shoes sizes have smaller fins. Just curious if they did that with the Adult molds as well, or if the fins are the same size and just the foot pockets get bigger. Thanks!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Haha, I like my feet just fine, but they come with their own set of challenges in finding a comfy fit. I'm just so glad I took the chance on a Merfin. Seems like they were made out to have some of the narrowest foot pockets of all monofins, but I guess the rubber stretches enough to accommodate my tootsies. =P

Here is a Q for you, since you own a couple Adult sizes. Is the Medium fin larger than the Small? I'm curious because the kid's sizes are scaled so smaller shoes sizes have smaller fins. Just curious if they did that with the Adult molds as well, or if the fins are the same size and just the foot pockets get bigger. Thanks!

Fin blade is the same size across all shoe sizes. Its the foot pockets that are diff sizes.

This is the same for all monofins. Fin blade is always one size for adults and smaller blade for kids, the only changes are the size of foot pockets.

[RNHime]

Fin blade is the same size across all shoe sizes. Its the foot pockets that are diff sizes.

This is the same for all monofins. Fin blade is always one size for adults and smaller blade for kids, the only changes are the size of foot pockets.

Thanks so much for that input! I know that is usually the case, and I figured it would be for the Adult sizes anyway. I could be wrong, as I've only seen my Merfin, but I think the SM & M kid's sizes are actually scaled down a teeny bit? It looks that way in Mahina's MerPod videos with the "wild children", and you see shots of the various small fins hanging on poles. Those vids were shot before the "lil" merfin came out, which is obviously a whole 'nother mold of it's own.

I know with other sport brands like Finis the blade is always the same, just foot pockets change.

[Alcyonsa]

I own a Hydra Monofin and those Monofins look really great , especially for tailmaking! (Since I hate the straps on my Hydra ) How good is the propulsion? And the Stiffness , maybe compared to a Hydra?

[MermaidBrandie]

I've tried something similar to a Hydra. I find the propulsion similar but the mahina was more flowy and comfortable.

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[Yulia]

The Mahina us much more flexible, you can bend it a lot since it's rubber, and it won't break from it.

[Ianthe]

Just wondering, has anyone tried out the black merfin yet? if so could we see it haha

[Mermaid Mystery]

I haven't swam in it yet, but here it ishttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/19/3f4a1b0b34b944a914c4af81b9b703d3.jpg

[Ianthe]

Oh gosh it's so pretty! thanks for the picture, mermaid mystery! hope you get to swim in it soon :)

[Ayzaye]

Gah, I love the black fin!

I have the aqua one, which I think is still my favourite, but the blacks just so pretty....

[Stefani]

I love ! I have blue and orange, now I want to get black ,
I love to see the black fin in the water , someone has video?

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I haven't swam in it yet, but here it ishttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/19/3f4a1b0b34b944a914c4af81b9b703d3.jpg

Ooo! If you splash on some white paint, I bet you could reshape it into an Orca fin!

[hellocourtney]

I just brought a black merfin, I'm so excited! The website states that the fins are on back-order until the end of the month but that's around my birthday so I don't mind too much. Means I can justify it as a birthday present to me from me :D

[MermaidBrandie]

I need the black fin in my life so bad

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[Mermaid Nelly]

I haven't swam in it yet, but here it ishttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/19/3f4a1b0b34b944a914c4af81b9b703d3.jpg

Woohoo!!!! How long did shipping take? I'm thinking about ordering one, but it's for a school project and I have deadlines!!! I know the orders are backed up till the end of February, but how long did you wait specifically for shipping?

[Mermaid Mystery]

It took about two weeks

[suzanne86]

Sweet! :-)

[Mermaid Nelly]

It took about two weeks

Thank you!!!!

[Mermaid Nelly]

GUYS I JUST ORDERED ONE OFF AMAZON!!!! I ordered the blue adult large!!! It should get here in about a week and a half! So excited, I'll be sure to update with my review here when I get it.

[hellocourtney]

I just got a shipping notification for my merfin! Definitely wasn't expecting it so soon because of the back order notice.

Now I feel like this haha:
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/04/55812a8de1bdb3b5528e2a707e3a6296.jpg

[Mermaid Nelly]

Congratulations!!! Enjoy and have fun!! [emoji6]

[MermaidBrandie]

The website says they're out of black mediums. :( Carla's swimwear has them in but the cost is just shy of their free shipping and everything else on the site is hoorendously expensive. I'm in need of a new top, but not for $40+ bucks I'm not.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

The website says they're out of black mediums. :( Carla's swimwear has them in but the cost is just shy of their free shipping and everything else on the site is hoorendously expensive. I'm in need of a new top, but not for $40+ bucks I'm not.
Carla's Swimwear has always been super expensive. They're like a boutique shop but with stuff you can get elsewhere for cheaps.

[Mermaid Nelly]

I just received my Mahina Merfin a couple days ago and went swimming with it this morning, so here's a few videos so you can see how the fin looks:
https://vimeo.com/155253977
https://vimeo.com/155254045
https://vimeo.com/155254101
https://vimeo.com/155254167
https://vimeo.com/155254244

If the videos aren't showing up, you can follow me on Instagram (jellydockter) where I posted a video or look up "Mahina Merfin" and you will find plenty of swimming videos! My quick review is that this monofin is AWESOME. I looked at basically every other monofin out there and I think this was absolutely the best option for me. I was swimming in a shallow pool so it was a little difficult to maneuver at first, but still flow-y enough to work in a small swimming area. It's also large enough and provides plenty of propulsion to swim in open waters. The design looks incredibly beautiful underwater. The only thing with this monofin is that if you're not wearing neoprene socks, your feet might get a little sore after swimming for a long time. I bought the size (large) bigger than my measurements to leave room for the neoprene socks; but even when I swam without the socks, it took a long time for my feet to get sore and the monofin didn't come off at all when I didn't want to (even though it was very large on my feet without the socks). It also wasn't impossible to get on and off, though I had more trouble when I tried to put it on dry. Your best option is to do it while in the water. I swam for hours and it was very comfortable the whole entire time. I love that the heal straps aren't adjustable so I don't have to worry about breaking or them coming loose while in my tail. This monofin is a little pricey, but definitely cheaper than a competitor. It was $118 new on Amazon including shipping and tax. If you decide to buy this, please buy it one size bigger than you need and factor money to buy neoprene socks into your budget. I don't want you to hurt your feet! The socks I got were about $24. I'm washing the fin and socks right now with some gentle laundry detergent in my bathtub [emoji5] Thank you and I hope this is helpful!!!

[hellocourtney]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/14/89ac7846d37c63be1b66dd7931becc16.jpg

Woke up to this on my doorstep this morning! The tracking number wasn't working properly so I wasn't expecting it at all, I thought it was in Australia still!

Overall I'm pretty happy with it. I'm interested to see how it swims but I'm definitely going to need neoprene socks, it's already rubbing. It took me a little while to get on but that's probably less to do with the fin and more to do with me hurting my hands when I fell down a flight of stairs yesterday.
Also it feels very different to wear than my hydra so that's tripping me out a bit haha.

I loooove the colour and can't wait to take it for a spin!

[MermaidBrandie]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/14/89ac7846d37c63be1b66dd7931becc16.jpg

Woke up to this on my doorstep this morning! The tracking number wasn't working properly so I wasn't expecting it at all, I thought it was in Australia still!

Overall I'm pretty happy with it. I'm interested to see how it swims but I'm definitely going to need neoprene socks, it's already rubbing. It took me a little while to get on but that's probably less to do with the fin and more to do with me hurting my hands when I fell down a flight of stairs yesterday.
Also it feels very different to wear than my hydra so that's tripping me out a bit haha.

I loooove the colour and can't wait to take it for a spin!
I used to keep lotion or lube to help my feet slip in. My mahina wore through socks really easy so eventually I just had to build calluses. :/

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[hellocourtney]

I used to keep lotion or lube to help my feet slip in. My mahina wore through socks really easy so eventually I just had to build calluses. :/

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It's not too bad while I'm wearing it in the water. It slips on and off easily when it wet.
The first time I wore it swimming it hurt sooooo much but last time I wore it for a good hour and a half with no issues. Guess I'm building up calluses too 😊 Ah well my feet were already munted from years of roller derby no biggie 😂😂😂

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[Kumori Kitsune]

Hope it works perfectly for you

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