Givaway, Custom Monofin Blade

[Freshwater_Nim]

Hey merfolk everywhere,

As some of you may know I'm working on a tail project; and for just that I made a first custom fin blade for my fluke. However, I've changed my mind about the shape I want it to be and also about the hardness.

This is a very flow fluke, good for beginners, consisting of one sheet in the middle and two on the outside that serve as a reinforcing 'skeleton'. The material is a type of hardened rubber so it does not rip (trust me I tried). However if you fold it forcefully (for example, step on it when it's folded) it will stay creased, so some care is called for!

I don't want anything for it except a few words on how it feels in the water I thought, before throwing it away I'd see if anyone would like to give it a go. Foot pockets can be provided, but they're rather expensive to get from here (Switzerland - so I'd not recommend getting them from me.

Let me know if you're interested!

[Celaeno]

What a lovely shape!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Sorry everyone, it's gone!

Thank you for your interest, and keep swimming!

PS Thanks Celaeno!

[IllynReaver]

Oh man, I'd be interested but I know shipping would be difficult. It's such a unique design, it would be interesting to see how it swims.

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thank you for your interest Illyn!

Since it's very light, international shipping would mount to about 20 bucks. This one is going to a lovely Belgian Mermaid, and I'm sure she'll let us know

[IllynReaver]

I hope she does let us know

[Freshwater_Nim]

I just heard it's going to be used for a non-swimmable silicone tail. But I can post my own experiences with my self-made fluke if you guys are interested. It'll be all up over here; http://mernetwork.com/index/showthre...659#post209659 once it's ready.

[Celaeno]

I'd be very interested in your fluke-making methods.

[Freshwater_Nim]

I'll make sure to explain in detail Thank you for your interest everyone.

[Mermaid Isabel]

the shape is gorgeous! too bad it's gone, but could you tell me the name of the rubber you used? it's really nice to have a V shaped cut and if I tried that on polycarbonate or lexan It would brake

[Freshwater_Nim]

I'll see if I can get you the official name Isabel! I actually got it from a local printer, it's commonly used to print large billbords on - I've been told

[IllynReaver]

Always interested in seeing how people make their tails and flukes.

[Mermaid Alaria]

Following to learn more about the material. It's beautiful!