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[Mermaid Oshun]

That looks really nice WavyMermaidy! How would you compare it in person with the latex neoprene product from Fish Butts?
What are the pros and cons of both products?

PS I love your hair too!

[Merrow Erie]

That green one is sick. I love it.

[WavyMermaidy]

That green one is sick. I love it.

Thank you, Lake Erie

That looks really nice WavyMermaidy! How would you compare it in person with the latex neoprene product from Fish Butts?
What are the pros and cons of both products?

PS I love your hair too!

Thanks about the hair, Golden Pearl

As for the full silicone vs. latex/neoprene, well, in my case the cons about the Fishbutts tail are that it is too big in the waist (which I can probably fix but have just been tying it up with a netting belt) and also at the tip edge of the fluke one or two of the water drainage holes is too wide which makes the yellow of the monofin show through (again, fixable...just haven't gotten to it). My main issue with this type of tail is that the latex is VERY sticky, which makes it hard to store and you have to be careful what you put it on and lean it against...it bothers me a lot actually. Also since I want to be doing more gigs with the public, I know there are quite a few people out there with latex allergies, so that scares me a little with everyone wanting to touch the tail.

However, it is very light-weight, easy to put on (no lubrication needed), and is quite comfortable both in and out of the water. It's nice to swim in, and if the fit on mine were better it would obviously improve the feel during swimming. Until I fix the big waist issue I am always fidgeting with the waist/belt area.

The full silicone is quite heavy to haul around...unnervingly heavy if you've never schlepped one around before, which is probably the main con. It does need some type of lubrication or water to put on, and so for dry gigs it's probably not the most super practical thing in the world.

However, it does not have that ultra stickiness factor...it attracts hair and dust when dry but will not stick to itself or rip out pieces of wood or yoga mat like my latex one has done. The feel of it is different... it has the raised scales as opposed to the textured latex (not sure what to call it, but the texture is more indented into the latex as opposed to raised/molded)...seems much more durable than the latex which has a tendency to scratch and damage much more easily. The fluke is sealed so there is no hint of the monofin that's in there (the drainage holes are small and placed elsewhere on the fluke). Plus, the fit is like a second skin, and I don't feel the need to keep checking or pulling on the waist while swimming. It also doesn't make your backside float while swimming like neoprene has a tendency to do.

So those are my main personal pros and cons

[MerEmma]

Love them so much Wavy, ugh! <3

(Also, happy fourth of July to everyone in the US. :P)

[Ashe]

I'm really considering getting a Mernation tail for my next tail! ^_^
What do you think of the seams, Wavy? I haven't seen or heard much about the seams.

[WavyMermaidy]

I think the seams are done well from what I've seen of other tails...I've certainly seen some high price, high quality silicone tails from other makers which had seams that were far less well hidden, but I've not seen enough tails up close in person to really make a comparison.

Let's say they are hidden and blended well enough for my taste...in some lights you can see them more than others...most of the photos I've had taken so far the seams are not noticeable or visible at all. Plus I got it slightly darker on the seams to add in the blending effect. I know you've seen my review thread, but if you go look at it again I do have a few photos where you can see the seams and judge for yourself... http://mernetwork.com/index/showthre...s-of-photos%29

[Little_Orca]

Such beautiful tails.

[Mermaid Varshana]

It's just about finished. Just needs silicone and a monofin in the fluke, and it'll be on its way. This thing is SUPER SEXY. O. EM. GEE.

[Mermaid Tula]

Kakarotte, you are an incredibly patient person! I would have probably died from exhaustion because I was too impatient to stop working on it lol <3 It's so beautiful!

[Mermaid Varshana]

Yes, Mermaid Shelly is a very very patient, talented person. My gifts are more in writing, sketching and jewelry-making

[Mermaid Gosalyn]

Wow, Wavy, I'm soooo jealous!

[spottedcatfish]

Yes, Mermaid Shelly is a very very patient, talented person. My gifts are more in writing, sketching and jewelry-making

Mermaid Shelly is awesome. I want to post the tail that I am working on with another mer, soo bad. But I think if I wait till it's complete and post some pictures of the completed tail that would be better. Oooh new tails are soo exciting!

[Mermaid Lorelei]

It's not done yet, but I can't help myself. Here's my tail. c:

[Mermaid Varshana]

Mermaid Shelly is awesome. I want to post the tail that I am working on with another mer, soo bad. But I think if I wait till it's complete and post some pictures of the completed tail that would be better. Oooh new tails are soo exciting!

I can't help it. I can barely contain myself!

[Mermaid Danielle]

So many beautiful tails!

[Arella]

Went to the beach and got a decent pic of my tail https://www.facebook.com/TheFreshwaterMermaid/photos_stream

[MerMarla]

It's just about finished. Just needs silicone and a monofin in the fluke, and it'll be on its way. This thing is SUPER SEXY. O. EM. GEE.

Oh Kakarotte, I your colors, its so bright and cheerful, the design is so cool! I hope you will be posting some swimming photos, too! You have worked so hard on this, I'm thrilled to see it off the table and almost done! Congratulations!

Mermaid Marla

[SINicallyTwisted]

Okay. I cannot even HANDLE how amazing that is.

I love this tail, and the entire outfit. It's so incredibly well done. What I love most about it, actually, is the way it (to me) looks like you're a mermaid with a protective bit of armor over your fluke. Because life in the sea is rough. This isn't a dog-eat-dog world, anyone who knows the sea knows, this is a fish-eat-fish world, and you're ready for it. lol

Thank you! I'm so happy that everyone likes it! XD

[SINicallyTwisted]

I'm not a fan of steampunk but I love that tail. It's incredible and creative, when people have the balls and talent to pull something like that off I'm more than a little envious and really impressed. That is one of the best homemade tails I've ever seen.

Aww *blush* Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[SINicallyTwisted]

I know I'm not a personal fan of the steam punk look either but my goodness this tail is amazing! the whole outfit coordinates so well and it's so original

Thank you! I'm glad you like it! I guess you could say I think outside the fishing net so to speak. hehe