Oceanika

[babsannee]

haha BUT ITS SO TRUE

[DoubleOSix]

Oh, and true to the website, even though it's being shipped from Australia to the USA, we both received ours within 7 days!

Hi everyone!

I'm new here at the forum and only found it by chance.
I've been thinking of getting a tail for many years, but I picked up a finis competitor about four years ago and have been really happy with it. Then, last night I found out about the Oceanika fin. I wanted some reviews and came here from a google search.


First I just want to say thanks for all the information about the product. I know enough now not expect great speeds from this but just a fabulous look that monofin could never give.

I placed the order today and will report back once it arrives.
I will say I was a little worried about entering my credit card information on the site.
It seemed unsecure especially since it was a foreign site. But only proceeded because a few others on this site had already done so.

[gypsymer]

I just gave the url to a mom and daughter who rode on the paddleboat I work on. The daughter swims with a dolphin kick and I think this would be a great next step since I was showing her pics of my mer tail. The mom even got my phone and facebook page info so she can share with me if she buys it for her daughter ^_^

[DoubleOSix]

I wonder how heavy it is? I was reading the other post / YouTube review that it's pretty neutral in the water, but seeing that it's all rubber I would think it weighs quite a bit.

[Mermaid Dottie]

It's not too heavy, about 3 or 4 pounds. Mostly they're just floppy.

[DoubleOSix]

It's not too heavy, about 3 or 4 pounds. Mostly they're just floppy.

I'm excited for it to arrive. I thinking of selling my competitor fin once the oceanika arrives since I'm only swimming in the pool these days.

[Dacora]

I'm curious, do you guys think there's any way to paint an Oceanika? Since its recycled rubber is there a paint that can be used on it that'd be both waterproof, and wouldn't chip with the flexibility of the fin? From the looks of some of the photos it appears that Mahina painted her fin, which I've been thinking about doing myself :} Anyone have any recommendations/suggestions?

Thats what I was wondering as well. I have been told no but I might be getting one and I will have the paint for my fabric anyways s might as well try right?

I actually have an oceanika merfin. I chose it for my first material tail, and I really do like it. It pinched my feet at first, but I tried putting it on wet, and that helped, and then later stuck it in the hot tub. That helped bunches. Now, as long as I put it on wet (with my feet wet, too, of course) it's mostly comfortable. It's pretty big too. propels fairly well. I'm thinking of ways I might paint it with silicone....
Here's a vid of me swimming in it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IXkv...cX5NhwRdJco%3D
There is no extra fabric hanging off the end, it's just the size of the fin.
Pretty much, I love my Merfin!

Is yours inside fabric? Or is it painted? I cant tell in the videos.

[Mermaid Annariea]

i really hope theyll make the whale-shaped fins. those are much more my style, but the ones they make now are definitely gorgeous. i would totally buy one of the whale ones, especially since its recycled rubber. that makes me happy :3

[DoubleOSix]

I got my oceanika! It took about a week to arrive, that was with the standard $25 shipping.

Im selling my competitor mono fin... The oceanika is everything a mermaid could want!

Its sturdy and well made. I am always worried about damage to the Fiberglass fin. Especially when I used to swim in the ocean with it near rocks and such. Standing on the tail was always something to be cautious of. The rubber of the oceanika is worry free.

Its already shaped. I was just in the other forum considering buying a dremel to cut a fin I already spent $200 on.

The motion of the fin is fluid. The fiberglass can not recreate this movement.

The propulsion is great. Yes, there is a speed downgrade here. I think the trade off is worth it. If the competitor fin speed was a 10 then this fin speed would be an 8.

The price. I think for $170 you can not beat it. I paid that for my fiberglass fin to pretend I was a mermaid. The oceanika gives SO much more at the price.

I'll post some pictures soon.

[DoubleOSix]

i really hope theyll make the whale-shaped fins. those are much more my style, but the ones they make now are definitely gorgeous. i would totally buy one of the whale ones, especially since its recycled rubber. that makes me happy :3

The fin is soooo awesome, I'd buy one in another shape as well.

[DoubleOSix]

She certainly did! It was a pleasant surprise to discover that this monofin folds in half so easily, so it can be slipped into a tail. I do this with mine and let me tell you, the effect is WAY better than with any finis fin! Like I said in my video review, the only real thing to take into consideration is that you WILL not go fast in an Oceanika fin. If you want speed, get a Finis Competitor, but if you want an effective mermaid fin, this is the way to go!

I wonder if they have done some changes to the tails?
I noticed in the video your tail looks sort of floppy, mine is much more stiff. (I have the blue one?)

My tail swims quite fast in comparison to the competitor. Not as fast of course, but fast enough.

[DoubleOSix]

Oceanika vs Competitor

[LindseyLu]

DoubleOsix thank you so much for posting that image!!!! What a perfect visual! I was considering buying some of these but wasn't sure if they'de be big enough...now I'm sold! <3<3<3 Thank you sooo much for all the input!!!

[DoubleOSix]

DoubleOsix thank you so much for posting that image!!!! What a perfect visual! I was considering buying some of these but wasn't sure if they'de be big enough...now I'm sold! <3<3<3 Thank you sooo much for all the input!!!

You are very welcome!

[Orion]

This has some serious implications for the whole movement. One of the things that keeps your average joe/jane from getting into it, is getting the first tail, or at least a presentable one. Looking at shoveling out at least 500 for a neoprene piece and the 3-5k price tag on a full silicone tail can make any person weary about getting into this hobby/ lifestyle. With this, we have an easier access point where people can get their feat wet, no pun intended. This might be a major factor in making this more accessible to a greater number of people. Cool stuff. I'm excited

[Winged Mermaid]

Wow, that thing is big! Man, am I ever tempted! I'm saving up for a silicone tail though. Must.. resist.. beautiful.. fin!

[Mermaid Dottie]

I'm excited for it to arrive. I thinking of selling my competitor fin once the oceanika arrives since I'm only swimming in the pool these days.

how much would you sell it for?
and what size feet do you have?

[DoubleOSix]

Wow, that thing is big! Man, am I ever tempted! I'm saving up for a silicone tail though. Must.. resist.. beautiful.. fin!

Don't resist! Just give in! It's sooooo worth it!

[DoubleOSix]

This has some serious implications for the whole movement. One of the things that keeps your average joe/jane from getting into it, is getting the first tail, or at least a presentable one. Looking at shoveling out at least 500 for a neoprene piece and the 3-5k price tag on a full silicone tail can make any person weary about getting into this hobby/ lifestyle. With this, we have an easier access point where people can get their feat wet, no pun intended. This might be a major factor in making this more accessible to a greater number of people. Cool stuff. I'm excited

Yes! Orion! You get what I'm saying! This is huge for us merfolk!

[Spindrift]

how much would you sell it for?
and what size feet do you have?

I'd like to know too :|