Mermaid Lucia Fish Fin VS Patented Mertailor Fantasea Fins // silicone mermaid monofin analysis

[@sarrrilee6303]

I personally am a hardcore Mertailor fan, but facts are facts. Those monofins are different. Thank you Courtney for this video and I 100% agree with the facts, there's no infringement because they're simply different fins.

[@whosyou3022]

The mertailor community honestly scare me Both fins are completely different! Thank you so much for this educational video!

[@lotusauriel]

It seems to me that E.D. is trying to claim that he invented monofins entirely, and that any and all other monofins are in violation of his patent. Except that he did not invent any of it. He doesn't own the company that makes the material he uses, he did not invent any molding process, and people have been sharing their tail making processes and tutorials on several platforms for YEARS. He didn't even invent the vent design or the process of using powermesh to reinforce dragonskin silicone. I have had people try to tell me that any other silicone monofins than his are specifically illegal,and that he worded his patent so vaguely, so he could claim that. Which simply is not true. What I don't understand is how he can have a legal claim to processes, material, and designs that he did NOT invent or even improve on.

[@Hellnogizmo]

This is the impression I got. I don't see how anyone can "patent" anything that ANY monofin NEEDS or should have (like reinforcement). I've seen several videos on majority of the main monofins Courney referenced, and none of them meet ALL of the (still vague) criteria. The luna or mahina is closer than the floppy silocone. This mostly just made me want the fish fin more. (I'm a Luna girl)

[@lotusauriel]

Oh hey! I ordered my fish fin last Wednesday, talked directly to Ms. Lucia, and I am awaiting my delivery today. The best ways to fight the bullying and disinformation in the mer community are twofold. 1. Get the information out, and 2. Buy the fin. Get it here, and prove them wrong. DO IT!

[@Hellnogizmo]

@@lotusauriel I want to, but even my Luna makes my small pool go crazy, and that fin is 19" across I believe. I can't imagine my inflatable pool could handle the fish fin. 😅

[@lotusauriel]

@@Hellnogizmo You will find bigger waters eventually. No worries. FedEx showed up right after my last reply... lol. I like it. It does fit like a mahina, and on my super wide and swollen duck feet, those heel bumps are weird. It's tight, and I might should have gotten a large, but Lucia said it is more stretchy in the water. I'm going swimming tomorrow.

[@Hellnogizmo]

@@lotusauriel Yay! Hope it works out for you! I know I have big feet.. lol

[@Digimer]

This takes guts, and I am so damn proud of you for doing this.

[@AlexieStar]

Those bubbles come from mixing the silicone and not degassing the material before pouring. Not degassing and having bubbles can cause weak points in the cured material and reduce tensile strength. That little nub is a reminent of the injection mold (a two or more part mold which the material is "injected" into the mold from the top of the mold). That nub is where the pour spout was placed for pouring.

[@MermaidZelda]

Such a well put together and informative video Courtney!!! And done in such a kind and respectful way as well 💖

[@CourtneyMermaid]

Thank you so much my friend! You support means a lot to me! ♥

[@Ghostoghost]

I’ve been waiting over 10 years to buy a monofin that actually resembles a real mermaid tail! Finally it’s here

[@anne-sophevachon2457]

I just received mine today!! My pool was soooooo cold, but I just had to try it and I have to say, I could not feel my skin from how cold it was, but I’m so happy with the fin

[@rachelrose4691]

Damn 2 videos in 2 days?? How lucky are we!!! ❤❤

[@CourtneyMermaid]

How lucky am I to have an audience who enjoys my content enough to watch two of my videos a week! Thank you!! ♥♥♥

[@merjaymermanph]

Happy birthday Eric Ducharme, The Mertailor! Hope he will watch this as well😊🙏🏻🧜🏻‍♂️ That’s business, some product will inspire one product but in a long run, we are happy merfolks after all! I used Mahina, Finis, and soon the Fantasea…. Well for me, my goal is to enjoy. Mermaiding is a sweet escape for all the toxicity in life! Thank you Courtney for this. You clearly stated every facts.

[@CourtneyMermaid]

Please know that if I had known it was his birthday I never would have posted this... I would have waited until next week. I honestly feel terrible that, despite the video being based in facts, I may have hurt his feelings or upset him. It really was not my intention.

[@merjaymermanph]

@@CourtneyMermaid uhmmm 🙄 thats okey.

[@TheWalkingMermaid]

This is funny because I remember when Fox Moon Productions started having customers sign contracts agreeing to not make their own tails once E.D bought from them and started making his own.

[@ouranios100]

The Drama actually started by accident. Ladonna started selling exactly the same fin in gold. Lucia made a post to address this, but accidentally tagged the mertailor. After Lucia removed the tag and specified that she did not mean the mertailor, and her problem was with Ladonna. Of course people never read the full story, because its in human nature to fight without reading first. Now among Ladonna and lucia, apparently it is said that none of them are producing the fin. They are using the same maker with whom they do not share design exclusivity, hence the difference in the colour but not in shape. As for your video.. I absolutely love that you did it, also I love the lengths you went into, in order to be as precise as possible. thank you

[@CourtneyMermaid]

There is actually a lot more than goes into the Mertailor VS Lucia of it all, but that wasn't the point or the purpose of the video. I purely wanted to show that the two fins were not the same. Thank you so much for enjoying my video! I really appreciate the support! ♥

[@ouranios100]

@@CourtneyMermaid i do appreciate a lot the work you do for the community. 💜🧜🏼💜

[@stephaniebaird3931]

So much good actual evidence, hopefully people can cool down a bit now 💕

[@Veramontacaballo]

I understand that Mertailor also tried to say that the evermermaid monofin was also a plagiarism of his. I think every time it comes out slightly similar he does it.

[@ellie_SCS]

Thank you! As a hopeful future silicone tail maker I will definitely want to review this stuff in detail. This was very helpful! Its great to have you back~

[@Mquijano2010]

Queen! Good on you! I’m glad I’m not alone on the fight for informing the public!

[@kmvbxyz119]

Thank you for this excellent run down! It definitely helps settle my opinion, also gives me just a very thorough review of the Lucia in general, which is nice

[@jahnaderr821]

So, backing up for a moment, what started all this, the reason for the video? Mertailor claiming patent infringement? Good luck with that, because with any patent, is someone changes the design, lyrics, melody (I'm in the music business) by just 10% it becomes a different entity.

[@CourtneyMermaid]

Yes, this video came to be due to some bullying, some false information being spread, and a general concern that the fin was infringing on the Mertailor patent.

[@shadowscalestudios]

This is spectacular. Fantastic video, love how you went through each of the differences and explained them in a practical sense. 💚 Definitely think the Lucia is vastly different and is gonna be a game changer for sure.

[@SunnieDIY]

Id say you are the motor but it is the propeller. A motor running without a propeller isnt going very far lol

[@CourtneyMermaid]

Ooo! I really like that analogy! Good one! Thank you so much for watching! ♥

[@MsKatzrina]

I have been waiting for this video. Thank you Courtney for putting in the effort to find evidences that they are indeed very different fins.

[@marionmetathink3234]

I really appreciate how thorough you are on the subject, really helpful for how much I like to research a purchase before making a decision.

[@KyoyamaKita]

What a great unbiased review! Thank you :)

[@MarronStone]

Thank you for this video! I learned a bit about patents now ☺ And as I expected the fins aren't even close to being similar 🙃 Can't wait to have enough money for new monofins!

[@joshfishermethrilsiren9883]

Thank you for the verifications of the patent differences because I wouldn't know much about it looking at both, do thank you very much ☺️👍

[@HeilielPrince]

Hm This is a very good analysis. I did have some concern about how floppy the mer tailor monofin is. Too floppy and you don’t get a good propulsion for sure. I’ve been a long time monofin user myself. I like how mertailors tails look, he has great designs, but I wonder if any stiffer monofin would fit in his tails 🤔

[@CourtneyMermaid]

**RESOURCES - PLEASE READ** 1. How to read a patent and specifically the claims: • kzbin.info/www/bejne/omK9ZJptfcdjZ68 • kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHiqgJ5qgLWmeNk 2. What is the WIPO: • www.wipo.int/portal/en/index.html • kzbin.info/www/bejne/poq9qaSAeNOiapY 3. Mertailor patent: • patents.google.com/patent/US10350457B2/en?q=fin+flow+system&inventor=Eric+Jonathon+Ducharme 4. Where to buy Mertailor products: • www.themertailor.com/ 5. Where to buy the Fish Fin monofin: • www.mermaidlucia.com/ 6.Where to buy the Luna monofin: • www.finisswim.com/Luna-Monofin 7. The history of monofins: • bewaterfreediving.com/brief-history-about-the-monofin/ 8. Evermermaid Instagram: • instagram.com/evermermaid/ 9. Merrowfins Instagram: • instagram.com/merrowfins/ 10. What is a durometer: www.industrialspec.com/about-us/blog/detail/what-is-durometer-elastomer-and-plastic-hardness

[@alex-gm9dy]

Can't wait!

[@CourtneyMermaid]

@@alex-gm9dy Me too!!

[@kleppeji]

This is really well done & very informative. Thank you so much for putting this together & sharing this!

[@desiraejenks2608]

Thank you for putting all of this hard work into the video. Its been very informative

[@Get_fitwith_Dee]

Thanks for this awesome video! Halfway through the video I went and purchased a fin from Lucia 😍🥰😍🥰.

[@jackierenee1691]

I wonder what material is used for the Lucia to make it practically stand up like that

[@CourtneyMermaid]

It is a stiffer silicone material.

[@jackierenee1691]

@@CourtneyMermaid I may not buy it then if it's stiffer, my feet are dainty and bruise easily lol. But I'm glad they are made differently. They both seem to be good companies and I'm tired of people complaining back and forth like they made the fin themselves. Besides years from now I'm sure a new improved monofin will come out that'll blow both of these out of the water. Time improves everything.

[@chilli_mango]

YASSSSSSS Fishy!!! The world really needed this!

[@mermaidsunflower6701]

Thank you for this!!! How in depth you went is amazing! I love it!!!

[@mariafromestonia1039]

I have themertailor tail since 2018 and I love it! :) It was veeeeeery expensive, but I do not regret anything!

[@thatgirlmermaid1996]

And there we go! Of course they are not the same! Ppl just need to read more informations before starting a drama lama war. Thank you for doing this video super interesting and informative! Watch everyone doing their own silicon fins now 😂😂

[@thetitus7691]

Great video, very informative and unbiased. Provided the facts and information for both fins. Great job!

[@CourtneyMermaid]

Thanks Chad! ♥

[@AlbertWesker-vm1pp]

I’m obsessed with floppy flukes, it looks amazing bit it’s not practical if you want to actually swim lol.

[@AlbertWesker-vm1pp]

I like the Finnis Luna monofin for swimming but I wish it was a bit more floppy

[@themartialartsmermaid]

Great video, Courtney, thank you very much for making it!

[@CourtneyMermaid]

You are super welcome Erin!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ♥

[@spenceryilagan7382]

How does it compare to the fantasea fin two? And do you think it would fill out the mertailor whimsy tails ?

[@alimitlive9890]

Do you think a lucia tail ( customize to the shape of the tail) and a fantasy 1 monofin will work togather? also, do you have a photo of the fantasy 1 on the Lucia monofin? To see the diferrence of their sizes

[@danigamerd7985]

where can i buy silicone mermaid tails

[@tiffinylawrie]

So my question at this point is what the heck is up with the Ladonna fin? It looks exaaaaactly like the lucia....

[@CourtneyMermaid]

It should because they are the same fin. According to my sources, they are the distributors receiving their stock from the same company.

[@leopard-druckerfischyay7075]

in your description box theres a mistake. you swapped the ig links from evermermaid and merrowfins. sorry for my bad english i just wanted to let you know so you can correct it

[@CourtneyMermaid]

Thank you so much for letting me know! I have corrected it now! ♥ I really appreciate it!

[@leopard-druckerfischyay7075]

@@CourtneyMermaid i am glad that i could help you 😊

[@sammiraymermaid6720]

Great video! Very indepth and I agree. Do you have a video of you swimming with the fish fin and the tail you made because from those little clips, it looked mermazing! Please tell me you will be making some to sell!

[@mermaidmaira]

What are the chances that you’ll offer the Fish Fin as a monofin option for your tails 😍😍😍

[@CourtneyMermaid]

100% REALLY GOOD! ;) Tail skins will be coming to the shop later this year! ♥

[@radainetownsend4567]

Very informative,u r the best!

[@alexandralefebvre4168]

Hello, it is a great video. I have a problem with the Mahina monofin. Despite the fact that i were neoprene socks with my monofin, i am always bleeding. Can someone have the kindness to give me an advice?

[@CourtneyMermaid]

How thick are the socks you are using and what size fin do you have? If your fin is too big in the foot pockets, you will experience more trouble than if the fin fits well. Thicker socks will help too! Also, you could be kicking too much from your knees or your ankles. If you roll through the motion more and put less emphasis on your feet, you will find you end up with fewer blisters (that's largely how I do it). I hope that helps! ♥

[@alexandralefebvre4168]

@@CourtneyMermaid the fin fits me perfectly, i should buy thicker socks. Thank you very much for your help. I saw that you make beautiful fabric mermaid tails. I particulary like the H2o one because it is very realistic for a fabric tail. If i understood weel you do not use neoprene but another fabric that i do not remember anymore. So, i was wondering if this fabric sinks well like the basics fabric tail or if it sinks not quiet well like the neoprene. Do you make custom tails ? Because i am seeking for an extra long fabric mermaid H2o tail to have this special wave in plus like in the serie. ☺️

[@naiadwalking581]

I'm late to the drama. Not a bad thing ig. Did Evermermaid get run out of business? I wanted to oogle their stuff but can't find it.

[@catb.7720]

those fins are so different I don´t get how anyone could say the lucia is a copy... but could you please speak about the company who is actually copying lucia? ladonnamermaid they make an exact replica of her monofin and I would really like to know how that is possible and what you recieve when you order their stuff

[@CourtneyMermaid]

That is a common misconception that I was also made aware of. Ladonna and Lucia actually share the same supplier and I was provided with evidence to this effect.

[@CourtneyMermaid]

I will need to revise this statement as new information has just been provided to me.

[@catb.7720]

@@CourtneyMermaid thank you so much for replying and I messaged lucia on insta about this I can send you screenshots of what she sent me if you would like to know because what she send me definetly wasn‘t a „we share the same supplier“ it was more of a „yeah those are fakes but I can‘t say that out loud“ xD but thank you for looking into this and getting back to me it really means alot

[@EmmyEvers]

Random question: I didn’t know much about the Lucia until I watched your videos about it. I’ve always swam in the Finis Foil as it was my very first monofin from years back. How would you compare the stiffness between those two monofins? Im looking to purchase a new one for a tail I’m making and I absolutely love the ankle straps and body of the monofin being one piece. So I’ve been torn between the Mahina and Finis shooter for some time. (Though the shooter I’ve read is sharp so I’m not too sure)

[@EmmyEvers]

The Lucia adds another option for me, so I’m wondering in your opinion, how they compare in relation to the Finis Foil as that’s all I personally know.

[@merjaymermanph]

I love the LUCIA

[@CourtneyMermaid]

Me too!

[@maplehockeylove6339]

I read through the patent and it's just. the vaguest possible thing lmao. Like it can be summed up as "soft silicone fin that looks like a fish fin with straps" Kind of shady bs imo, I like his work but jfc

[@CourtneyMermaid]

I do want to see Mertailor's work protected, 100%. He works insanely hard for his company and does deserve recognition for that. My big problem (and reason for making this video) was the bullying and false information circulating Facebook groups and forums.

[@maplehockeylove6339]

@@CourtneyMermaid I agree completely; I think the patent is shady bc of how vague it is, but he's an artist and his work deserves to be protected (provided it doesn't try to exclude or attack other artists and makers, which the vague patent leaves open to)

[@lesbonheursdesiggy76]

hello I am French is it possible to have the translation in French because I have been following you for a while but I do not really understand what you are saying

[@chelseasturdevant1927]

So excited!

[@CourtneyMermaid]

ME TOO!

[@deannorwood287]

I mean there obviously different and plus he charges 300 bucks for the fantases 4 maybe this one is cheaper and he's worried people won't want to spend 300 dollars on a monofin if there's a cheaper option

[@thesudricmerman3318]

2 video in a week you must be tired after that injoy a nice long weekend 😄

[@CourtneyMermaid]

HAHA! Yes! Definitely! Thank you for watching! ♥

[@lilybean9585]

12:30 am? I can catch that, see you at the live

[@CourtneyMermaid]

See you soon!

[@katestatt]

I wish you’d include the measurements in centimeters and kilograms ):

[@treblegames84]

what about the fantasea 4 verus lucia

[@alimitlive9890]

Can you swim with the fantasy fin 1 on a Lucia bace skin?

[@CourtneyMermaid]

Might be a bit of a baggy fit I imagine.

[@Alice-lx4ml]

Thank you for this ❤ Also, bless that trans flag top 🏳️‍🌈

[@Luna-ii4mx]

Mertailors are too floppy for me too.

[@meralexartfx7834]

💖💖💖

[@thefadedviking8051]

are mermen a thing how many men are into this i personally wouldnt mind a full body male siren suit lol just gotta get over my fear of being in the dark ocean waters up here

[@labaccident2010]

Mermen are a thing, absolutely!

[@임진혁-g8v]

🥰

[@AishawithanEye]

The Mertailor fin looks like it sucks.

[@stephaniewcallow7875]

It's actually a great monofin for those of us that like a more floppy feel and aesthetic.

[@CourtneyMermaid]

It actually doesn't suck. Mertailor's monofins are beautiful works of art and should be treated with respect. He has put a lot of time, effort, and love into his creations and deserves recognition for that. There are so many different monofins out there on the market, that if Mertailor's fins aren't for you, there will definitely be something else out there that will get the job done. That was a big part of why I wanted to make this video.

[@merjaymermanph]

Shhhh

[@CourtneyMermaid]

@@merjaymermanph I hope that wasn’t directed at me.

[@merjaymermanph]

@@CourtneyMermaid its not. This is directed to some comments who are rude and nasty.

[@theonionkiwi]

:D

[@CourtneyMermaid]

:D

[@lenakoop6979]

Lol I just came here to see how they both swim this is just TMI lol

[@lenakoop6979]

Do the 2 monofins both fit inside of the same tails? I want both I want to swim easy and I want a floppy phototail lol

[@CourtneyMermaid]

The whole point of this video was the information I provided. :)