Yay to more unboxing vids!!!
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Yay to more unboxing vids!!!
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I JUST GOT MY BASECAMP INVITE!
WOOOO!!!!! So happy you're onto the next step!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Saren
Seems like they are catching up on pending orders because I got a Basecamp email saying they are aiming on working on mine this week!!! SO CLOSE!!!!!
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OMG I'm so happy for the both of you!
I can't wait to see yours ^^
Will you be doing an unboxing video? :)
I'm just happy they're still going through their silicone orders. I was worried the Mythic line would push a lot of it back.
Sweet!!! That is very good news! I too was afraid that the orders were gonna be delayed extensively especially from the massive response on the Mythic tails. I'm excited for u!!Quote:
Originally Posted by badkidbebe
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That's awesome! I know I was scheduled a couple months behind you so hopefully I won't be too far behind.Quote:
Originally Posted by badkidbebe
Hello ! I have a question, I order a tail from Finfolk and I do not know which monofin to turn ( the competitor or the trainer) , I would like the Loreena fluke so if some of you would advise me! thank you very much ! :-)
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There's a few threads with this question, but the big one is what and where you plan on using your tail the most.Quote:
Originally Posted by JuriRiyu
Here's a Competitor pros and cons thread: http://mernetwork.com/index/showthre...etitor+trainer
Here's the Official Monofins Thread: http://mernetwork.com/index/showthre...etitor+trainer
Funny, I thought there was more on this... it might just be in random threads where it's discussed briefly.
I've talked to a few Finfolk mers who have both. You either love or hate the competitor; not sure about the trainer.
Trainer is more flowy and gives more agility underwater. Easier to travel with.
Competitor gives more power as its stiffer. Harder to travel with. Good with oceans (Though I've some say the trainer is also good; idk about their rip currents though.) The competitor is also heavier.
I also found this:
"The Competitor Monofin is perhaps the most similar to the original design, which is also arguably the most successful. The broad fiberglass blade remains rigid in the water, adding large amounts of resistance, force, and therefore, speed to your swimming. This is also the most popular choice of the FINIS Mermaids, Hannah and Kariel, who have become experts on the fin.
The Trainer 1, Trainer 2, and Shooter Monofins are hybrid fins, that are made from the same carbon material but are slightly smaller in size to allow for greater manuverability in the water. Those who are new to life underwater may consider this fin over the Competitor due to the strain on the ankles when moving the broader surface area. These muscles can easily become injured if they are not yet strong enough, so these fins are a versatile choice for beginners. Also, many swimmers prefer the slightly smaller size fin when training in a pool due to crowded lane space or will elect for an easier fin to move during turns and on the wall."
Source: https://swimswam.com/pick-monofin/
Okay found another one, but in tail making (knew there was more)
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthre...nis-competitor
This one is really good cause a few Finfolk mermaids with competitors did comment on the thread above ^^^
Hope any of that helps.
Ho thank you very much ! This will help me a lot :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mer Coralia
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I'm even more excited to receive my tail now that some people have been getting theirs ahHh
I wanted to back off from seeing pictures of the extra goodies, but I couldn't resist!!! The key looks so intricate and beautiful!
I'm a lil sad though since I'm going to my first mermaid meetup ever in mid January, and I'm afraid I still won't have my tail by then !
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Been looking and looking at all the different flukes FF has. I already told myself to go with the new revamped Calypso but i keep eyeing the every popular Lotus! Especially videos of the way it flows in the water! I'm afraid with either decision, I'll be making the wrong one! Gah! I can't decide! I love the edgy-ness of the calypso but the lotus is beautiful and HUGE!
What's your thoughts and opinions on the many pretty flukes?!
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Well first and foremost- both flukes are freakin huge!! I have the first tail made with the new Calypso mold so I'm a bit biased, but I adore it. It's both edgy and elegant at the same time and because the overall shape is so streamlined it carries the flow of the dolphin kick motion really well. (Does that make sense?)
That streamlined look is why I lean towards the Calypso fluke. The Lorena has the best flow in my opinion; so I totally get what you're saying :). The side fins of the Lotus flop a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Marius
There's a nice video of the Lorena and Lotus of McKenzie and Lorelei respectfully. You see the size differences really well and the flowiness. Though I'm pretty sure McKenzie has the competitor.
I'm having the same problem. I keep going back and forth between different flukes. Right now I'm leaning towards the new calypso but I also like the realistic fluke.Quote:
Originally Posted by badkidbebe
The new realistic one is really pretty. I've been also thinking of getting a new one that's even spiker than the Calypso but still streamlined.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake
Have you at least decided your colors?
Yep, the color and design are decided. I'm going with mostly turquoise but with some earth tones as well. I really want to post my design but I'm waiting at least for them to start working on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mer Coralia
Nice! Can't wait to see it! Do you know when they'll start working on it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake
You at least know your fins though? It's just the fluke you're deciding now.
I'm all excited for them with their Mythic line but I really want to see more of their silicone ones again :D
I'm going with the butterfly fluke for my tail, not sure which monofin yet so if any mer with the butterfly fluke would let me know how they like theirs that'd bed awesome.
I still can't decide scales....I can't find examples of their different scales though so I might just go with their classic one???
EDIT: haha never mind I think they only have between their dragon scale and rounded.....has any mer gotten scale tipping with the rounded scales?? Could I see a picture?
There's not a lot of mers with the Butterfly, or even Betta flukes, oh and the Luna also the Lagoon but that's really old. I can only recall two with that fluke, the yellow sea dragon one used in the fairy mermaid movie that is SUPER CUTE AND FINFOLK-TASTIC. And the super colorful rainbow one. Those are the only two I've ever seen with the Butterfly one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saren
There's only three scales I've seen: round, their signature diamond (not sure if that's referred to as the classic), and the dragon ones (only ever featured on Arion's blue tail).
MY BAD: There's also the mantis one, so there's three with that fluke.
Yeah, I'm definitely getting heel fins and a dorsal fin. Not quite sure yet if I want hip fins but I'm leaning towards no.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mer Coralia
They haven't said when they're going to start working on it but they posted on BaseCamp that any orders that were placed more than a year before that post (which includes me) were going to be worked on in December or January. I'm secretly kinda hoping that it pushes into February. I'm saving to get individual scales and I probably won't have enough saved until then.