Finfolk's New Tails!

[QUOTE=Mermaid_Izzy;270075]I didn't get to actually swim in the tail myself, but I was sitting right next to the people Abby and Bryn helped get into them. I heard nothing but good from them. Everyone who tried it said the tail was amazing and they loved it.

They do make loud clattering and snapping noises when you flip over and and get into the water even on a yoga mat and I know that the scales held up for that so don't worry too much.

Also the divers in the bottom of the pool did bring up a lot of things including some scales from the mythic tail, so if you swim in a pool I would look around and check before you left.

I hope this was a little informative, maybe someone else will come a long that actually tried it out. I know of at least two mermen who did...


i for one at the minute do like the idea of how 'loud' these scales are. i think it adds another dimension, something different and a talking point.

my tail is also on its way to me. its currently in miami and its on its way to the UK

My tail is on it's way to me as well! Estimated shipping says my Nile Goddess should be here by late Tuesday so I'll be sure to keep you mers updated as well! Should I make an unboxing video? A review? Let me know.

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Machhalee

My tail is on it's way to me as well! Estimated shipping says my Nile Goddess should be here by late Tuesday so I'll be sure to keep you mers updated as well! Should I make an unboxing video? A review? Let me know.

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Video! Review! Everything! :D I want to know everything! XDDD

Just found this video on YouTube of someone unboxing their Mythic Tail at Mermania!!! https://youtu.be/YfWDl5D7w6k

Still no email for me. 😔 Good things come to those who wait I suppose. I can't wait to see all your guys' tails! ❤

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Originally Posted by Mermaid_Izzy

I didn't get to actually swim in the tail myself, but I was sitting right next to the people Abby and Bryn helped get into them. I heard nothing but good from them. Everyone who tried it said the tail was amazing and they loved it.

They do make loud clattering and snapping noises when you flip over and and get into the water even on a yoga mat and I know that the scales held up for that so don't worry too much.

Also the divers in the bottom of the pool did bring up a lot of things including some scales from the mythic tail, so if you swim in a pool I would look around and check before you left.

I hope this was a little informative, maybe someone else will come a long that actually tried it out. I know of at least two mermen who did...


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Thank you so much! That was very informative!!!

I found a few of Mythic Tail videos in action on Instagram:

genevieve1510 blue tail with (unexpected but very delighted) fin upgrade: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPkzUlPg...=genevieve1510

Another of Mermaid bubu, magenta tail, fin upgrade in the open ocean: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPkU_8_D...y=mermaid_bubu

Kup_o_joe merman at Mermainia 2017, blue tail: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPlXg2vlrvE/?taken-by=kup_o_joe

AND (people may have already seen this one, but it's too lovely not to share again), a video of mermaid Hyli in the open ocean, teal tail with fin upgrade: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMzBsCZh...by=mermaidhyli


Here is also another view (photo) of the purple mythic tail of the Singapore Mermaid Pod (the colour blend is amazing): https://www.instagram.com/p/BPjrtacA...gmermaidschool


If anyone was curious, I am currently on a "career break", so spending a lot of time on Instagram <sigh> I have a course starting up in March, so enjoying all of this extra internet time! ;)

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Machhalee

My tail is on it's way to me as well! Estimated shipping says my Nile Goddess should be here by late Tuesday so I'll be sure to keep you mers updated as well! Should I make an unboxing video? A review? Let me know.

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I am super excited for you!!!!! Un-boxing video, review, test swim--yes please!!!

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Originally Posted by meerine

Thank you so much! That was very informative!!!

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You are very welcome



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I saw the tails myself an they are very very lovely, but for the scales has to be a easier way to keep them from falling off. Now don't get me wrong the tails are just WOW !!!

Maybe three holes in each scale instead of only two would help. What if the holes were kinda positioned like a short but wide triangle? What do you guys think?

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Originally Posted by Hydra1337

Maybe three holes in each scale instead of only two would help. What if the holes were kinda positioned like a short but wide triangle? What do you guys think?

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Kind of like a modified button! Does anyone know if the thread (or fishing line?) goes around the scales more than once?

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Kind of like a modified button! Does anyone know if the thread (or fishing line?) goes around the scales more than once?

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The ones I saw looked like once, but the twins did say they were re-enforcing certain parts...


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Originally Posted by Mermaid_Izzy

The ones I saw looked like once, but the twins did say they were re-enforcing certain parts...


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Ok, that's interesting! It might be that the scales are coming off because the knots are coming undone, and if the thread/line only goes around once, there is nothing to keep it attached to the neoprene. I bet just reinforcing any loose scales, or scales particularly over the knees and heels, by starting with the needle between the scale and the neoprene, leaving an end of line/thread, looping the thread into the neoprene and through the holes twice and then tying, a surgical knot in the two loose ends between the scale and the neoprene (so it would be hidden under the scale) would do the trick. That way should the knot come undone, there is that extra length of thread/line securing the scale to the neoprene. Surgical knots are great at securing thicker thread / fishing-line material. That would take a lot of time securing each individual scale! Alternatively you could secure several groups of scales at the same time with a running stitch and just ensure that the starting and finishing knots are secure. Any thoughts?

Yahhhhhh!!! my mythic has touched down in london!! woopahh !! :D :D :D

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Emeraldina

Yahhhhhh!!! my mythic has touched down in london!! woopahh !! :D :D :D

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Wow!!! Mine is in Miami, Florida--Did yours fly out of Miami? How long did it take to get to London?

yes it did depart at miami airport on 23rd at 7pm (not sure if this is US or UK time) and landed in london on 24th at 9am. if youre in oz then I'm sure it'd take longer than that.

My mythic tail came in! I'll do a proper video soon. [emoji178][emoji178][emoji178] https://vimeo.com/200879909

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Machhalee

My mythic tail came in! I'll do a proper video soon. [emoji178][emoji178][emoji178] https://vimeo.com/200879909

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Looks beautiful so far! Can't wait to see it on you 😊

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Machhalee

My mythic tail came in! I'll do a proper video soon. [emoji178][emoji178][emoji178] https://vimeo.com/200879909

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So BEAUTIFUL!! I'm dying to see it in you!! :D

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Emeraldina

yes it did depart at miami airport on 23rd at 7pm (not sure if this is US or UK time) and landed in london on 24th at 9am. if youre in oz then I'm sure it'd take longer than that.

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It just left Miami! Yay!

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Machhalee

My mythic tail came in! I'll do a proper video soon. [emoji178][emoji178][emoji178] https://vimeo.com/200879909

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Your tail looks absolutely stunning!!!! Can't wait to see more pics/vids!!!!

Your tail looks beautiful Mermaid Machhalee! The shiny fins are so pretty.

There a small snippet of the mythic tail on this video here (skip to 1minute in)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMzROXOfSJ0

Can any mers help me with this. I already have a scale popping loose when it hasn't even been worn yet. It decided to pop in the worst place too, even though we were extremely careful with it. I'm super disappointed. https://instagram.com/p/BPsimvujLkY/

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Machhalee

Can any mers help me with this. I already have a scale popping loose when it hasn't even been worn yet. It decided to pop in the worst place too, even though we were extremely careful with it. I'm super disappointed. https://instagram.com/p/BPsimvujLkY/

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oh dear. not good at all. i suppose all you can do with that is try your best to sew it back in place??

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Emeraldina

oh dear. not good at all. i suppose all you can do with that is try your best to sew it back in place??

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It was a bit too difficult to sew through the neoprene with a standard hand needle without it wanting to break on me. I had someone recommend the same e6000 glue to keep the string from running through the first scale. I'm just really disappointed that I haven't even performed in the tail yet and the quality is failing me.

This is disheartening... this seems to be a common trend in these tails... 😔

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Machhalee

It was a bit too difficult to sew through the neoprene with a standard hand needle without it wanting to break on me. I had someone recommend the same e6000 glue to keep the string from running through the first scale. I'm just really disappointed that I haven't even performed in the tail yet and the quality is failing me.

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good idea with the glue. doesnt give you much faith the tail will hold up for long. :(

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Emeraldina

good idea with the glue. doesnt give you much faith the tail will hold up for long. :(

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I've messaged the girls for a solution after talking to my mother about it. My mother was absolutely livid about it, considering I only just received it in the post yesterday and haven't worn it (because of surgery I had this week). I'm waiting for a response from them now. Glue definitely won't hold during my gigs this summer and for $800, I need a better solution.

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Machhalee

Can any mers help me with this. I already have a scale popping loose when it hasn't even been worn yet. It decided to pop in the worst place too, even though we were extremely careful with it. I'm super disappointed. https://instagram.com/p/BPsimvujLkY/

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Oh dear! You can either, tie a very good knot in the remaining ends of the thread/line to prevent the other scales from coming loose and then sew on the scale that just came off (I posted earlier on how I would do it), or, try and put the thread/line on a needle (you may have to remove or loosen a couple of more scales to do this) then tighten and sew the scales back on.

Good luck!!! May I ask, how did you find the sizing of your tail?

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Originally Posted by meerine

Oh dear! You can either, tie a very good knot in the remaining ends of the thread/line to prevent the other scales from coming loose and then sew on the scale that just came off (I posted earlier on how I would do it), or, try and put the thread/line on a needle (you may have to remove or loosen a couple of more scales to do this) then tighten and sew the scales back on.

Good luck!!! May I ask, how did you find the sizing of your tail?

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Thanks for the advice! I'll try my best to see what I can do till I get a response from FFP. I haven't been able to try this tail on since I received it yesterday because of a surgery I had earlier this week.

I would not glue it, but you can get a heavier duty needle..that should work. I was able to use that to sew through heavily painted neoprene...it wasnt easy, but I would use a plier to push and pull it through.

^^^^^^^^this. I would recommend an upholstery needle and thread. Double up on the thread if you want to be super duper safe. I've never had it break on me, and I'm rough on my neoprene tails.


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Thank you so much mers! I seriously appreciate all the advice and help. I was so gutted about this happening today. I'll do my best and let you know how it ends up for me. I still haven't gotten a response from FFP.

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Thank you so much mers! I seriously appreciate all the advice and help. I was so gutted about this happening today. I'll do my best and let you know how it ends up for me. I still haven't gotten a response from FFP.

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Just be patient for the email, they did say in the panel that's one of the hardest things for them to answer in their small company, but they are working as best as they can to answer.


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Originally Posted by Mermaid Machhalee

Thank you so much mers! I seriously appreciate all the advice and help. I was so gutted about this happening today. I'll do my best and let you know how it ends up for me. I still haven't gotten a response from FFP.

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I was sent the wrong size, so have to send it back. They are not online very often, so it might take a little bit. PS..I am still waiting on my leggings exchange by the way..LOL...there were supposed to contact me via sizing before my tail shipped, I didnt hear from the though..and I wasnt expecting my leggings to be in the box, but I hoped...LOL

Mermaid Machhalee your video shows what I was kind of suspecting earlier on... So it looks like to make these tails quickly they are not doubling or tripling up on the thread that much. I personally have very limited sewing experience, but from what little I have sewn I have found that when I sew something down once or twice it will start to get lose and even come off much sooner. Like one swim and it will be loose. Once I learned to take the time to really sew something down tight with lots of stitching, I noticed that I had (so far) no problems. For example I sewed snaps in my fluke and I used thick thread and went through each hole on the snap multiple times and it has stayed secure. When you sew through say a scale multiple times it leaves room for error so if one stitch wasn't all that tight the next one will compensate, etc.

To make these tails quickly and keep costs down it works better to use less thread. Honestly though after seeing the small amount of thread holding that scale on I would be tempted to try and re-enforce every single scale with individual stitching.

I really like these tails and I know it has to be difficult to mass produce tails that need individually sewn on scales. I hope that the twins can figure out a way to make the scales stay on longer. :)

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I was sent the wrong size, so have to send it back. They are not online very often, so it might take a little bit. PS..I am still waiting on my leggings exchange by the way..LOL...there were supposed to contact me via sizing before my tail shipped, I didnt hear from the though..and I wasnt expecting my leggings to be in the box, but I hoped...LOL

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I can't believe you were sent the wrong mythic tail size!!!!!! Eeeeeeeep!!!! I ordered my mythic tail in a small too and I am just praying it fits--I just checked the tracking and it JUST left Los Angelos! Our trip is quickly approaching (tick tock tick tock).. I am also sorry to hear about your leggings and hope they arrive soon--mine arrived today, and I can't get over how good the quality is! I wanted to thank you so much for one of your previous posts alerting us to your dimensions and the leggings size that were too small; that is why I was able to gauge the size that would best fit me: I am 5'7, waist 28, hips 34 and the medium leggings fit me perfectly--no muffin-tops, woot woot :-) I also decided to get the "sweetheart shark dress" in medium and it fits like a tube dress; I was hoping to avoid a skin-tight feel as I wanted it for a bathing-suit cover. If someone my size wanted a skin-tight fit, a small in the dress would've worked too.

They are beautiful tails but I never understood why one would choose to use a straight stitch on stretchy fabric. Would have been more ideal to use a zigzag stitch. I see the scales have 2 holes each. Could've been done with V---V, into each hole. Or an additional V across the scale from each stitch hole.

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They are beautiful tails but I never understood why one would choose to use a straight stitch on stretchy fabric. Would have been more ideal to use a zigzag stitch. I see the scales have 2 holes each. Could've been done with V---V, into each hole. Or an additional V across the scale from each stitch hole.

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That is a fantastic idea!