Tail Testers Needed!

**Moongazer** · 12-03-2015, 02:57 PM

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Hey everyone! This has been an idea I've been toying with for a while and with a move happening in February it may actually be something that comes true! I'm in the stages of making painted Neoprene and ~~latex~~ Aquarium safe silicone caulking coated tails. We want to offer both because not everyone wants latex and there are not too many Neoprene tails out there.

What I'm asking for are testers! Mermaids who have 1-2 gigs or swims every week or two who can put these tails through the ropes. All you'd need to do is supply a monofin and we will take care of the rest (except shipping, please be aware I am in canada and shipping can get expensive. If I have a lot of people interested from the US I can do a trip down to point roberts to ship inside the states). We will be working with simple designs and colors first if possible and then moving to more complex markings and designs. If you are interested see details below!

We will be producing our own prototypes in house first and then sending some out to testers once I like the feel of them in the water and how they lay on land.

Its still a far ways off (AT LEAST 3 months) but I'd like to get moving on things so that when a ball starts rolling it keeps going. Starting is always the hard part!

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Oh wow! So much response! Thank you everyone.

I think I would like you all to fill out a brief form if you'd like to be a tester and then send it off to MermaidMoongazer@gmail.com. That way I can go over them with my partner and we can decide who would be the best fit for us!

Mermaid Tail Tester Form!

How often a week do you swim:
Where do you swim, describe the surfaces, water, chemicals:
If you don't swim that often what would you use the tail for:
Do you currently have a tail, if so what kind of tail:
Do you work professionally as a mermaid, if so how often:
Tail Type: Neoprene or Aquarium safe silicone caulking/Neoprene
Design Idea: (3 colors max right now)
Monofin type:
Where do you live:
Financial situation: (Student, Full Time, Part Time etc does NOT have to be in depth, I just want to make sure you can afford the shipping)
Why YOU would make a great tester:

Lemme know if you guys have any questions!

**StephanieVex** · 12-03-2015, 04:33 PM

I would be very interested!! I don't have too many gigs but I am a very good swimmer and have had experience with swimming and diving all my life. I live in Duluth, Minnesota, so depending on where you live in Canada, It might not be that horrible for coming down to visit or shipping! I also have a Finis Wave monofin but I am willing to get another size if it would be easier for your tail designs!

**Elodea the Mermaid** · 12-03-2015, 04:38 PM

I'd be interested! I swim 2-3 a week and do dry events. I also have a modified Rapid that I was going to use in a fabric tail but I just don't have time right now :-)

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**Elodea the Mermaid** · 12-03-2015, 04:39 PM

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**Mermaid Lorelei** · 12-03-2015, 04:42 PM

I'm definitely interested. I currently only have my heavy silicone tail and a lighter neoprene tail would be perfect for dry events/quick change events. I have a foil monofin and a rapid with strap issues, but I'd be willing to purchase a monofin for the tail as well.

**Moongazer** · 12-03-2015, 05:00 PM

The monofin is completely up to you!! I want people to trust, as with most new tailmakers that have come and gone, taken money, false promises etc, I would NOT want your monofin sent to me unless you are 100% comfortable with that. My original plan is for the testers to send me cut out tracings of their monofins (a video or guide would show exactly how to do this) so I can make flukes that fit them. I'm brainstorming some closing methods as it's a lot easier for tails to dry when they can be opened from both ends.

Can you guys tell me if you would want latex or no latex on the top of the tail?

**Mermaid Lorelei** · 12-03-2015, 05:18 PM

I'd be a no latex person due to the number of possibly allergic people.

**Elodea the Mermaid** · 12-03-2015, 05:42 PM

No latex for me as well. I'm look for a straight fabric/neoprene tail :-)

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**Ashe** · 12-03-2015, 06:01 PM

Yep, I think I'm interested! Knowing that you're a few months off, I swim multiple times a week in my pool during the spring and summer. My pool has pebble cement at the bottom and rock slabs around the pool, so if you need to test a heavy duty tail I can definitely help you out

My question is: will the monofin be sealed with glue or another material inside the tail or after use can it be taken back out in original condition? I have a Finis Competitor and I would hate to see it unusable, but I can definitely order a different fin if needed

**Moongazer** · 12-03-2015, 06:19 PM

The idea would be they would be completely removable. Here's hoping I can make a method that can be hidden!

**Mermaid Lorelei** · 12-03-2015, 06:20 PM

Completely removable would be awesome!

**MermaidRaegan** · 12-03-2015, 06:46 PM

What would you be doing with the latex exactly? Would it just be a flat coat, or a pressed scale pattern...? I'm interested and very curious.

**Moongazer** · 12-03-2015, 06:50 PM

Pressed Scale pattern!

**Acqua Luna** · 12-03-2015, 07:38 PM

I would love to test it! I swim 2-3 times week and swim in the spring on the weekends with my daughter. I wouldn't mind testing out the latex not allergic to it 😄

**Mermaid Jaffa** · 12-04-2015, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by Moongazer

The idea would be they would be completely removable. Here's hoping I can make a method that can be hidden!

Try my technique, the Open Closed Fluke. And then just paint the fin lines over the top of the stitchings, when you are painting up the fluke.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p9tuAPIVk8

**Merdude Ricky** · 12-04-2015, 10:13 AM

I can't really be a tester since I don't swim often. But I'd definetly be interested in buying one once you have your techique down!!

**Elodea the Mermaid** · 12-04-2015, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Mermaid Jaffa

Try my technique, the Open Closed Fluke. And then just paint the fin lines over the top of the stitchings, when you are painting up the fluke.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p9tuAPIVk8

Jaffa, that is so smart! I'm always having to force my monofins out the ankle hole and up the body of the tail to get them out of my spandex tails. Do you mind if I try this one my next one?

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**Sherielle** · 12-04-2015, 11:03 AM

I don't swim enough to be a tester, but I'm interested to see what you come up with.

**Mermaid Jaffa** · 12-04-2015, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Elodea the Mermaid

Jaffa, that is so smart! I'm always having to force my monofins out the ankle hole and up the body of the tail to get them out of my spandex tails. Do you mind if I try this one my next one?

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Yes yes! The more the merrier!