Oceanika

[Celaeno]

What sparked the fear? Was there an accident?

[Princess Pearl]

Nope. There was a video of a girl unable to do a flip, but she was fine.

Heck, I can't do a back flip and I've been swimming for 30 years.

[Celaeno]

Anyone have a recommendation for neoprene swim socks to wear with the merfin?

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Anyone have a recommendation for neoprene swim socks to wear with the merfin?

Mine is adult size 7-9. I wear 3mm diving socks and haven't got a blister since switching over from thick sports socks.

[Celaeno]

Awesome, thanks! I'm prone to blisters so I definitely need something like that.

[Celaeno]

I'm thinking I'd like to paint my merfin, and I was considering using Plasti-dip spray, since it's a flexible rubber paint. Is this a disastrous idea? My fabric tail isn't going to completely hide the merfin, and I'd like it to match the tail more or less.

[MermaidBrandie]

Spot test it on the bottom or something would be my advice


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[Mermaid Freyja]

I still have dark scar marks between my upper arch and ankle from my first lengthy swim with my Merfin.
Now I use the neoprene socks and I've never had a problem since.
For sizing reference; I'm tall and wear a women's size 10, so the men's size 7-8 in these fit me perfectly.
http://www.amazon.com/Snorkeling-Scu...ne+scuba+socks

[Celaeno]

Thanks for the link. I'm definitely going to need socks. My fin arrived today, and after putting it on, it was already pinching me in uncomfortable places. I'm thinking about shaving down some of the rubber in those areas...

[Briahne]

I use Sharkskin socks for scuba diving and find them fantastic to wear under diving boots or just by themselves.

"The comfortable 'micro fleece' layer is next to the skin and 'wicks' moisture and sweat away from the body to help keep you dry. The second middle 'technical' layer is 100% windproof yet breathes to regulate body temperature while stopping windchill. The third outer layer is a nylon/lycra blend for abrasion resistance and 4 way stretch. It is also UV resistant for sun protection and has a durable water repellent finish (DWR) to provide a protective shell that 'sheds' water. The three layers of Sharkskin when combined together provide the equivalent warmth of a 2.5 to 3mm wetsuit but unlike a wetsuit the Sharkskin Chillproof material stops windchill. Sharkskin Chillproof is neutrally buoyant, anti-microbial, odour resistant , itch resistant and machine washable"

I also have the long sleeved top.

http://sharkskin.com.au/product/chillproof-socks/

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Black Merfin anyone?
http://www.mahinamermaid.com/black-m...an-series.html

[MermaidBrandie]

AHHHHHHHHHHH

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

AHHHHHHHHHHH

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What? What?
Don't tell me you had yours painted black?
*snickers*

[MermaidBrandie]

No no.... I need it!!

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

No no.... I need it!!

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Lol! Merfin addict! Hahaha!

[MermaidBrandie]

I sold mine for a mirage but I really wanna go back. My last one was a bit snug.

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Why not have both? A merfin and a mirage?

[MermaidBrandie]

Hmmmmmm that just seems so excessive! Lol

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Naww! I still have my 1st merfin plus the current one that does fit, a finis foil AND a mirage!

Nothing wrong with variety now and then.

[MermaidBrandie]

Gah!! Really?! Thats so many!!

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