Finfolk's New Tails!

[Mermaid Emeraldina]

[QUOTE=Mermaid_Izzy;270075]I didn't get to actually swim in the tail myself, but I was sitting right next to the people Abby and Bryn helped get into them. I heard nothing but good from them. Everyone who tried it said the tail was amazing and they loved it.

They do make loud clattering and snapping noises when you flip over and and get into the water even on a yoga mat and I know that the scales held up for that so don't worry too much.

Also the divers in the bottom of the pool did bring up a lot of things including some scales from the mythic tail, so if you swim in a pool I would look around and check before you left.

I hope this was a little informative, maybe someone else will come a long that actually tried it out. I know of at least two mermen who did...


i for one at the minute do like the idea of how 'loud' these scales are. i think it adds another dimension, something different and a talking point.

my tail is also on its way to me. its currently in miami and its on its way to the UK

[Mermaid Machhalee]

My tail is on it's way to me as well! Estimated shipping says my Nile Goddess should be here by late Tuesday so I'll be sure to keep you mers updated as well! Should I make an unboxing video? A review? Let me know.

[Neerai]

My tail is on it's way to me as well! Estimated shipping says my Nile Goddess should be here by late Tuesday so I'll be sure to keep you mers updated as well! Should I make an unboxing video? A review? Let me know.

Video! Review! Everything! I want to know everything! XDDD

[Mermaid Machhalee]

Just found this video on YouTube of someone unboxing their Mythic Tail at Mermania!!! https://youtu.be/YfWDl5D7w6k

[Avya]

Still no email for me. 😔 Good things come to those who wait I suppose. I can't wait to see all your guys' tails! ❤

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[meerine]

I didn't get to actually swim in the tail myself, but I was sitting right next to the people Abby and Bryn helped get into them. I heard nothing but good from them. Everyone who tried it said the tail was amazing and they loved it.

They do make loud clattering and snapping noises when you flip over and and get into the water even on a yoga mat and I know that the scales held up for that so don't worry too much.

Also the divers in the bottom of the pool did bring up a lot of things including some scales from the mythic tail, so if you swim in a pool I would look around and check before you left.

I hope this was a little informative, maybe someone else will come a long that actually tried it out. I know of at least two mermen who did...


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Thank you so much! That was very informative!!!

I found a few of Mythic Tail videos in action on Instagram:

genevieve1510 blue tail with (unexpected but very delighted) fin upgrade: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPkzUlPg...=genevieve1510

Another of Mermaid bubu, magenta tail, fin upgrade in the open ocean: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPkU_8_D...y=mermaid_bubu

Kup_o_joe merman at Mermainia 2017, blue tail: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPlXg2vlrvE/?taken-by=kup_o_joe

AND (people may have already seen this one, but it's too lovely not to share again), a video of mermaid Hyli in the open ocean, teal tail with fin upgrade: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMzBsCZh...by=mermaidhyli


Here is also another view (photo) of the purple mythic tail of the Singapore Mermaid Pod (the colour blend is amazing): https://www.instagram.com/p/BPjrtacA...gmermaidschool


If anyone was curious, I am currently on a "career break", so spending a lot of time on Instagram <sigh> I have a course starting up in March, so enjoying all of this extra internet time!

[meerine]

My tail is on it's way to me as well! Estimated shipping says my Nile Goddess should be here by late Tuesday so I'll be sure to keep you mers updated as well! Should I make an unboxing video? A review? Let me know.

I am super excited for you!!!!! Un-boxing video, review, test swim--yes please!!!

[Mermaid_Izzy]

Thank you so much! That was very informative!!!

You are very welcome



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[MerAnthony]

I saw the tails myself an they are very very lovely, but for the scales has to be a easier way to keep them from falling off. Now don't get me wrong the tails are just WOW !!!

[Hydra1337]

Maybe three holes in each scale instead of only two would help. What if the holes were kinda positioned like a short but wide triangle? What do you guys think?

[meerine]

Maybe three holes in each scale instead of only two would help. What if the holes were kinda positioned like a short but wide triangle? What do you guys think?

Kind of like a modified button! Does anyone know if the thread (or fishing line?) goes around the scales more than once?

[Mermaid_Izzy]

Kind of like a modified button! Does anyone know if the thread (or fishing line?) goes around the scales more than once?

The ones I saw looked like once, but the twins did say they were re-enforcing certain parts...


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[meerine]

The ones I saw looked like once, but the twins did say they were re-enforcing certain parts...


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Ok, that's interesting! It might be that the scales are coming off because the knots are coming undone, and if the thread/line only goes around once, there is nothing to keep it attached to the neoprene. I bet just reinforcing any loose scales, or scales particularly over the knees and heels, by starting with the needle between the scale and the neoprene, leaving an end of line/thread, looping the thread into the neoprene and through the holes twice and then tying, a surgical knot in the two loose ends between the scale and the neoprene (so it would be hidden under the scale) would do the trick. That way should the knot come undone, there is that extra length of thread/line securing the scale to the neoprene. Surgical knots are great at securing thicker thread / fishing-line material. That would take a lot of time securing each individual scale! Alternatively you could secure several groups of scales at the same time with a running stitch and just ensure that the starting and finishing knots are secure. Any thoughts?

[Mermaid Emeraldina]

Yahhhhhh!!! my mythic has touched down in london!! woopahh !!

[meerine]

Yahhhhhh!!! my mythic has touched down in london!! woopahh !!

Wow!!! Mine is in Miami, Florida--Did yours fly out of Miami? How long did it take to get to London?

[Mermaid Emeraldina]

yes it did depart at miami airport on 23rd at 7pm (not sure if this is US or UK time) and landed in london on 24th at 9am. if youre in oz then I'm sure it'd take longer than that.

[Mermaid Machhalee]

My mythic tail came in! I'll do a proper video soon.

[Nerdmaid Faith]

My mythic tail came in! I'll do a proper video soon.

Looks beautiful so far! Can't wait to see it on you 😊

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[Neerai]

My mythic tail came in! I'll do a proper video soon.

So BEAUTIFUL!! I'm dying to see it in you!!

[meerine]

yes it did depart at miami airport on 23rd at 7pm (not sure if this is US or UK time) and landed in london on 24th at 9am. if youre in oz then I'm sure it'd take longer than that.

It just left Miami! Yay!