Merbellas Thread

No I didn't see the new fluke! Totally gonna go look on fb now! And meremma I've been saving for like 5 years now. Plus I babysit! Just keep going you'll save! And WHATEVER YOU DO DONT GO TO THE MALL lol

OH MY GOD THAT FLUKE IS BEAUTIFUL.

I know, right? When she asked me which fluke I want, I was like..."Oh crap, can't decide!" So I told her to use whatever she felt fit best. XP Because they're all so gorgeous!

Isn't it? I love her older flukes too, haha. My job got delayed and I don't start until next Monday...which stinks, but if all goes to plan I'll have 3k by the end of the year to set aside, then I can start saving for college/accessories/extra stuff in college.

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Originally Posted by MerEmma

Isn't it? I love her older flukes too, haha. My job got delayed and I don't start until next Monday...which stinks, but if all goes to plan I'll have 3k by the end of the year to set aside, then I can start saving for college/accessories/extra stuff in college.

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Nice! Definitely watch her Facebook for sales. I got a top, headdress and tail for as much as a performance tail because I was blessed enough to get in on her Cyber Monday sale (most amazing time of my LIFE).

Omg, congratulations. GREAT timing on your part!

Are there any pictures of that corset top with the tail? I'd like to see how they 'blend' together, or if they look to different.

Just saw her new fluke design, I can't believe how amazing it is! It has such a magical quality to it! :)

I think that i'm going to get a belt from her etsy!!

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Originally Posted by MerEmma

Isn't it? I love her older flukes too, haha. My job got delayed and I don't start until next Monday...which stinks, but if all goes to plan I'll have 3k by the end of the year to set aside, then I can start saving for college/accessories/extra stuff in college.

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Your parents will let you get a merbella's tail? You have some seriously awesome parents! If I may ask what job are you doing?

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Originally Posted by AniaR

Seriously, my merbellas tail will be a year old next month. A YEAR OLD. And look at it... LOOK AT IT....

http://24.media.tumblr.com/d0dd9b05a...wgkuo1_500.jpg

No photoshopping aside from the colour filter to try and avoid the over the top green from pool water/lights. That tail STILL looks every bit as great as it does when I pulled it out of the box, and we did the math... I have done over 100 mer gigs/events/photoshoots since I got it! It's been in all types of water, it's been dragged across sand, rocks, and concrete. It's been flown around, stepped on, dropped, kids walk on it constantly. I mean, I try to limit this stuff but the fact is I use this thing constantly so it gets put through some stuff! It's been in the sun lots, in the heat, and in the cold. The paint has never chipped, faded, or scuffed. It tore once due to my boyfriend trying to pack it and not understanding he couldn't fold the monofin- Raven fixed it when I got to Florida and you'd never be able to tell. I also poked a hole through it when I fell in it and my strong fingernail went through the thinnest part. Again, fixed, and you'd never even if you had it in your hands be able to find the spot. It glows under black light, and this thing was the first silicone one she's made. Her tails have improved SO MUCH since mine, so just think, mine is THIS GOOD and yours will be better :D

I'm just excited for all of you getting one. You will want to sleep in a bed with it and give it a name. Haha

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Aaaargh!!! Omg, I can't wait to have a replay on my order mail! *drools*

Okies I have a question!

Does Raven still make tails like the ones in this video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekmKSZ4s_nU

I thought (uh oh don't kill me. I know little xD) that Raven started making her basic tails like this. They were lined with neoprene and used a finis rapid monofin. But now, her basic tails look much different. The fluke doesn't look the same with the pictures of the current basic tail model. These flukes in the video look so much more floppy and in my eyes more realistic.

Did she change the design? Or am I just looking at this weird? xD

I think because of the competitor in Raina's tail, (and it's a stiff monofin) her fluke is completely stiff. Where as the rapid is much smaller in comparison and the silicone makes up more of the fluke than it would with a competitor (does that make sense or am I just rambling here?)

It all depends on the monofin. She stated that the tails in that video don't have a competitor monofin. Competitor monofins are much stiffer. You can order a basic tail with a competitor monofin, but in general they come with a non-competitor, which gives the flowy look.

She mostly uses Finis Foils for her tails, right?

Also, does anyone know which monofin is in the gold&white tail for that Christmas video? I really like the way it looks there.

remember, you can choose from several flukes for the basic tail too. All you're seeing is the variety. I think she can combine any fluke with any monofin so long as you're willing to pay for more expensive monofins and understand that the entire fluke wont be stiff unless you have a competitor.

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Originally Posted by AniaR

remember, you can choose from several flukes for the basic tail too. All you're seeing is the variety. I think she can combine any fluke with any monofin so long as you're willing to pay for more expensive monofins and understand that the entire fluke wont be stiff unless you have a competitor.

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That's what I was looking for xD Sorry guys if I lack sense in my words at 4 AM hahaha xD Thank you!

I personally love the floppiness. But I'm not so keen on the new design for her basic tails. I like the silicone on her flukes in that video. Sort of like your tail Raina, except with the rapid in it. I'm not buying tail from her anytime soon xD If I ever win some money in the lottery or something I will. But I do enjoy the look on those flukes in that video compared to now. But that's just me!

I ordered a basic tail from Raven and she is doing a different design than she has used before on mine. I want it to be a surprise when I get to post photos but she was very willing to make something new. (: I did send a competitor monofin to her as well.

ooooh exciting

Even though I'm making my own tail and plan on selling them someday, I still plan on getting one of Raven's for my tail collection. They're simply too gorgeous to pass up, especially since I've seen them in person and now that she's unveiled her newest fluke design.

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Originally Posted by Melanie

I ordered a basic tail from Raven and she is doing a different design than she has used before on mine. I want it to be a surprise when I get to post photos but she was very willing to make something new. (: I did send a competitor monofin to her as well.

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Melanie, when did you order yours? and when did u get a replay on your order email? I'm just wondering :)

I started the process around the beginning of January and paid about a week and a half later. :)

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Originally Posted by Melanie

I started the process around the beginning of January and paid about a week and a half later. :)

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Oh then It would be possible It starts for me at half february ^^ (contacted her january 22)

I think she recently posted she's not taking any orders again til Feb. So just keep checking her FB page

I'll do!

Oh my gosh! Have you seen the gorgeous clownfish tail teaser? *dies*

Yes! Honestly if I had not know raven for her tail I would have thought it was an actual clownfish. Amazing talent!

Omigosh, wow.

It's bee, six days now...still no re^lay froù her :( I think i'll try again, so maybe i'll be in the order list for late february?

I'm sorry to spam this tread but: OMG OMG OMG OMGOSH!! I just got a replay (2nd mail) from Raven ! <3 AAAAAaaargh *dies out of happyness*

Because I'm always late to the party:

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Originally Posted by Blondie

Okies I have a question!

Does Raven still make tails like the ones in this video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekmKSZ4s_nU

I thought (uh oh don't kill me. I know little xD) that Raven started making her basic tails like this. They were lined with neoprene and used a finis rapid monofin. But now, her basic tails look much different. The fluke doesn't look the same with the pictures of the current basic tail model. These flukes in the video look so much more floppy and in my eyes more realistic.

Did she change the design? Or am I just looking at this weird? xD

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I remember her saying that the green tail she's wearing in the video was designed specially to be used in her tank, so the fluke was smaller and way more flowy. I don't know if it's ever a model she really had for sale, although if someone wanted a similar one I don't think she'd tell them no.

And guys, can I just say that the drainage slits in my tail scared the shit out of me when I got in the pool last weekend? I didn't even know they were there (the only other time I've been able to take it in the water was less than spectacular) and I thought I put holes in it while putting it on! I about had a heart attack.

Interesting, if I ever am serious about getting a tail from her, I'll have to mention it. Thanks Theta! I'm sorry about your mini heart attack xDD Poor dear!!

theta your avatar is made of win.

There's another clownfish mermaid?! Was it a video or a picture?

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There's another clownfish mermaid?! Was it a video or a picture?

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A picture

Oh yeah! I was snooping around on their Facebook when I saw that gorgeous tail! I just about fainted! :D (lol not really)

That is so incredible, I flailed around when I saw it! XD

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theta your avatar is made of win.

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Hehe thanks :) What you can't see is my hand giving the middle finger to the camera. I'm a crabby mermaid most of the time, lol.

when i saw that tail i shouted NEMO out of excitement and amazement. Her tails are epic. I'd love to get a tail based off of a blue mandarin. that would be epic. Attachment 9334

That right there is one gorgeous fish!!