Never would have thought about the toes thing! So brilliant, but I'll have to caution you about adding fabric on top, it will reduce propulsion by a LOT!
Courtney Mermaid I guess that answers my question. I really want to make a fabric mermaid tail with my niece using the Finis Luna but when I search online, so far you seem to be the only one seriously trying to make it work. In other review vids for this tail I'm seeing in the video/comments that it can't be done because of how flexible it is. Prove them wrong! 😆 No pressure though...😅😅😅
I bought a Luna based mainly on your review! I love the design and durability. It's much sleeker than some other designs. Also adjustable! The foot pocket design and placement is quite comfortable. I know you (Courtney mermaid/Vancouver Mermaid) do tails for it. It can also be fit in a Fin Fun tail (with a tiny bit of edge showing in the middle bottom), so put it with a blue/green tailskin). The PROBLEM is those of us with big weird feet. They need to do a larger size, or one with a boxier foot pocket. My feet are size tenish, but I have arthritic big toe base joints aka: "Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis, which can cause pain and stiffness in the metatarsophalangeal joint (the joint where your big toe-the hallux-joins your foot). ... A bump, like a bunion or callus, often develops on the top of the foot and makes wearing shoes difficult. " While this is not a problem in large dive fins that I can wear neoprene socks in, or in the neoprene Fin Fun fins, it becomes an irritation in a tight fitting fin. I love the Luna and would recommend it. It is stupid easy to get on and off. The flerp flerpyiness is weird compared to, oh, my (pair of) dive fins, but looks great, even in a tailskin. While I am short (5'5"ish) and somewhat broad compared to, oh, the slender and graceful Courtney Mermaid, I seem to be making way underwater. Now I wonder if I can modify it in some way to accommodate my feet.
I watched this video about a year ago when pools were closed during the pandemic. You totally sold me on the magic of this tail. I had been using a Finis Wave for about 10 years since I was a kid. The comfort and experience you were describing was exactly what I wanted. Now that the pool is open, I ordered a Luna and got to swim with it the first time today. It lived up to your description. It's so comfortable. I honestly found that the propulsion felt much more natural and mermaid-like with this rather than the Wave. And the straps stay on! I'm in love. Thanks for making this video. I understand why you're hugging this monofin during the whole video. I've been hugging mine whenever I'm not wearing it at my desk haha!
i *just* got my luna an hour or two ago and i'm so so excited to swim in it! it's amazingly comfortable even more so than the linden and finfun (my other two monofins which are also really comfortable) and it's so pretty!!
Great Review Courtney - I will check out this Luna Fin out as my next 'pool' fin as I have a few FinFun Fins which are great for pools and teaching but my Mahina Fin is still my go-to for ocean 'Maui' swimming. I love your channel!
Thank you thank you thank you! I have been waiting SO long for an honest objective review on this. I really want a comparison to the Mahina, because that's what I have, and I'm still having serious issues with it. I saw that while you didn't mention it by name, someone was swimming with one. Honestly, the difference in speed doesn't seem to be all that different, just from watching this... but I have a latex allergy and my feet also do cramp very badly as well. I really can't try every monofin out there, not knowing what they are made from. But this, as long as it has enough push, seems to be perfect!
Yes totally! I loved this fin a lot! I've not ever tried the Mahina but my friend Mermaid Kim has one and does say that it does give a bit more of a kick than the Luna. Overall though I don't think it's that big of a difference and given how I like to use this fin, it works perfectly for me. I love it so much! Thank you for watching and I wish you lots of luck with finding the right monofin for you!
i love this vid, after this year i broke both my pinky toes (horses where like IMMAH STOMP!! around spring this year, and around start November anotherone stood on the other foot!!..yeah go lucky me D: it was my work and accidents cause one got spooked and one was just hyped for the new spring meadow so eh.) i was so scared that i wasnt able to use my monofin again cause it is a Swea'm fin and my toes are just not going down in swelling at the moment. now i am sure to get a Luna cause everytime i see you with yours i love the look/ and i think it wil not hurt my feet as mutch as my own Swea'm dose at the moment. and comfort is a high thing with me cause i have some nerve pain in my leg. soooo yeah i think you got another mermaid into the Luna monofin
OK, so I debated about sending this back or giving it to someone else. But I LOVE it... but it rubs my big toe joint miserably. Because it's designed for Tinkerbelle. I have big broad feet. So what I did was a simple hack: a couple of hairbands (the little boingy ones like tiny bungee circles) looped through the last hole in the strap, and both ends looped around the peg on the fin. Taaah daaaah! I have just elongated the heel strap allowing my feet to sit farther back, so the toes are not crammed up into the foot pockets. I can now put on light neoprene socks, padding my lumpy feet. It is much more comfortable and works very well. This is a wonderfully sturdy fin that would survive beach or lake (don't drop it tho, it sinks). With socks, no rubbing from sand. It's quite easy to get on and off, but stays on even with the hairband extensions.
I just wrote them about pronunciation and got an answer back! Like you, I've always said "finnis," but apparently it IS "fin+niece!" Good to know! Hope that helps for future vids! ♥♥
Hi! I know that you are one of the strong supporter of the Luna monofin. I was almost buying it but than I saw so much sad reviews about people complaining because they broke their monofin after a couple of times the used it. It seems that 15% of the people (vs. 75% satisfied) reported same issue (actually this is a huge percentage!). Now I feel confused 😔 what do you think? Thanks in advance for your opinion. And thanks for your videos 😊
In my opinion, the fin needs to be treated with care as it is a full silicone fin. I am very gentle with mine and I avoid ripping on it hard when doing it up, putting it on, and taking it off. I have been using the same fin for over 3 years now without a problem.
YAY!!! Finally!!! Thanky you for your honest review!!! I think i´m buying myself one!!! :D I really hope that you succeed in making a Tail for it ... that would be sooo awesome!!!
I have seen some people put the Luna in a Fin Fun. The bottom of the fin in the center sometimes peeks out, and the fit is a little tight, but it totally works. I just ordered a Fin Fun to go with my Luna.
I already have a Linden, and I love it. But I have no friends who are mermen too. But I do know a mermaid. She only has one of the suntail-monofins looking ones from Amazon. The one where you wrap a string around your legs. It's dangerous, and I don't let her swim in it. She said it hurts too, so yeah. But I'm kinda thinking og bying a new monofin, for her so we can swim! I'm kinda thinking of this one, but I don't know how to transport two monofins on a bike, at the same time ;p Also how heavy is it? I'm kinda worried that it's really heavy heh...
I find that if you pull the loose end of your strap towards your heel it pops off really easily. I have been able to do this in a tail skin as a quick release.
Looking for a new fin !!! I’m so torn myself 🤔🙀🧜♀️!!! I’ve had the Mahina which I have loved but it’s a tad to small for me so I get cramping ! I’m altering a Finfolk Neoprene fabric tail they recommend FINIS shooters Wave or Foil but I’m not a fan ? What do you recommend for the Neoprene finfolk tail??? 🧜♀️I appreciate your opinion! Thanks 🙏🏻 Mer Shere’
Aww thank you! Can you define "weird foot shapes" a bit more? I have size 11 long, narrow feet and long toes and it fits me well. My Mum's feet are much the same as mine but I believe she is a 7.5 (US sizing) and it fits her very well. It is silicone so it isn't a ridged shape which adds to the comfort.
Hi I am looking to buy a mermaid tail and I'm trying to figure out what would be best for me this sounds like it would be almost perfect because I have large feet too and I'm looking for more of like an easy glide, but I am curious if this would still be your go to tail? After a year do you still like it as much as you do in this video? Oh also do you think this would be fine for lake swimming there isn't a strong current in the lake that I am near but I just figured I'd ask ha ha
Do you think this monofin would work with the FinFolk fabric tail? Aquamermaids recommended using their monofin which is stiff and professional... but I’m wondering if this would work with my new tail!
Honestly I don't know with 100% certainty. My gut tells me that this would not be an ideal fin to use because the FinFolk tails are already huge and very flexible and I think it would be better to use a stiffer monofin. I haven't seen these tails in person, nor have I heard from anyone if they've tried it out, but my gut tells me that it might not be the best option.
+Emm!e No, I don't have the Mahina in my collection. Mermaid Kim has one so I may ask her to do a guest appearance on my channel with a review. No promises, but we'll see!
I make and sell custom, one-of-a-kind fabric mermaid tails on ShopVancouverMermaid.com. You can find more information about the tails I make here: bit.ly/BuyACustomMermaidTail
Courtney Mermaid now makes them. I also stuffed my Luna into a Fin Fun tail, works pretty well. With just leggings and a bare Luna fin, you are actually faster.
best monofin for comfort for sure but so disappointing in that I have had two that have torn where the feet and the tail join. No one has explained why this keeps happening or suggesting the same comfort but lasting longer than two months of training!!! Come on Finis...make something that lasts...I am "almost in tears" on how NOT durable they are!!!!!
Never would have thought about the toes thing! So brilliant, but I'll have to caution you about adding fabric on top, it will reduce propulsion by a LOT!
+Faith On The Bass Thanks! I'm going to give it a try anyway though! ;)
Courtney Mermaid I guess that answers my question. I really want to make a fabric mermaid tail with my niece using the Finis Luna but when I search online, so far you seem to be the only one seriously trying to make it work. In other review vids for this tail I'm seeing in the video/comments that it can't be done because of how flexible it is. Prove them wrong! 😆 No pressure though...😅😅😅
I plan on it! My fabric will be in next week so I'll know soon! Thank you so much for watching!
Didn't know u r good at physics...
I bought a Luna based mainly on your review! I love the design and
durability. It's much sleeker than some other designs. Also
adjustable! The foot pocket design and placement is quite comfortable.
I know you (Courtney mermaid/Vancouver Mermaid) do tails
for it. It can also be fit in a Fin Fun tail (with a tiny bit of edge
showing in the middle bottom), so put it with a blue/green tailskin).
The PROBLEM is those of us with big weird feet. They need to do a larger size,
or one with a boxier foot pocket. My feet are size tenish, but I have
arthritic big toe base joints aka: "Hallux rigidus is a form of
degenerative arthritis, which can cause pain and stiffness in the
metatarsophalangeal joint (the joint where your big toe-the
hallux-joins your foot). ... A bump, like a bunion or callus, often
develops on the top of the foot and makes wearing shoes difficult. "
While this is not a problem in large dive fins that I can wear
neoprene socks in, or in the neoprene Fin Fun fins, it becomes an
irritation in a tight fitting fin.
I love the Luna and would recommend it. It is stupid easy to get on and
off. The flerp flerpyiness is weird compared to, oh, my (pair of)
dive fins, but looks great, even in a tailskin.
While I am short (5'5"ish) and somewhat broad compared
to, oh, the slender and graceful Courtney Mermaid, I seem to be making way underwater.
Now I wonder if I can modify it in some way to accommodate my feet.
I watched this video about a year ago when pools were closed during the pandemic. You totally sold me on the magic of this tail. I had been using a Finis Wave for about 10 years since I was a kid. The comfort and experience you were describing was exactly what I wanted. Now that the pool is open, I ordered a Luna and got to swim with it the first time today. It lived up to your description. It's so comfortable. I honestly found that the propulsion felt much more natural and mermaid-like with this rather than the Wave. And the straps stay on! I'm in love. Thanks for making this video. I understand why you're hugging this monofin during the whole video. I've been hugging mine whenever I'm not wearing it at my desk haha!
i *just* got my luna an hour or two ago and i'm so so excited to swim in it! it's amazingly comfortable even more so than the linden and finfun (my other two monofins which are also really comfortable) and it's so pretty!!
oh hey its my old account and comment
update i guess:: exclusively swim in my luna and mehina the luna more-so ive gotten spoilt with comfort man gyghfh
Great Review Courtney - I will check out this Luna Fin out as my next 'pool' fin as I have a few FinFun Fins which are great for pools and teaching but my Mahina Fin is still my go-to for ocean 'Maui' swimming. I love your channel!
FINALLY!! Between you and Faith, been checking and checking... So glad you got it done! I see you still haven't got new straps for that Aquarius.
+Mermaid Jaffa Glad you enjoyed it! No, no new straps yet!
Thank you thank you thank you! I have been waiting SO long for an honest objective review on this. I really want a comparison to the Mahina, because that's what I have, and I'm still having serious issues with it. I saw that while you didn't mention it by name, someone was swimming with one. Honestly, the difference in speed doesn't seem to be all that different, just from watching this... but I have a latex allergy and my feet also do cramp very badly as well. I really can't try every monofin out there, not knowing what they are made from. But this, as long as it has enough push, seems to be perfect!
Yes totally! I loved this fin a lot! I've not ever tried the Mahina but my friend Mermaid Kim has one and does say that it does give a bit more of a kick than the Luna. Overall though I don't think it's that big of a difference and given how I like to use this fin, it works perfectly for me. I love it so much! Thank you for watching and I wish you lots of luck with finding the right monofin for you!
i love this vid, after this year i broke both my pinky toes (horses where like IMMAH STOMP!! around spring this year, and around start November anotherone stood on the other foot!!..yeah go lucky me D: it was my work and accidents cause one got spooked and one was just hyped for the new spring meadow so eh.)
i was so scared that i wasnt able to use my monofin again cause it is a Swea'm fin and my toes are just not going down in swelling at the moment.
now i am sure to get a Luna cause everytime i see you with yours i love the look/ and i think it wil not hurt my feet as mutch as my own Swea'm dose at the moment.
and comfort is a high thing with me cause i have some nerve pain in my leg.
soooo yeah i think you got another mermaid into the Luna monofin
Been there, got that stompage... nice to see more mermaids with horses. Wear bigger boots next time... ;)
@@swordwhale1 I know right! You never see Any horsey people doing mermaid swimming! (P.S I am a horsey girl and do mermaid swimming)
OK, so I debated about sending this back or giving it to someone else. But I LOVE it... but it rubs my big toe joint miserably. Because it's designed for Tinkerbelle. I have big broad feet. So what I did was a simple hack: a couple of hairbands (the little boingy ones like tiny bungee circles) looped through the last hole in the strap, and both ends looped around the peg on the fin. Taaah daaaah! I have just elongated the heel strap allowing my feet to sit farther back, so the toes are not crammed up into the foot pockets. I can now put on light neoprene socks, padding my lumpy feet. It is much more comfortable and works very well. This is a wonderfully sturdy fin that would survive beach or lake (don't drop it tho, it sinks). With socks, no rubbing from sand. It's quite easy to get on and off, but stays on even with the hairband extensions.
I just wrote them about pronunciation and got an answer back! Like you, I've always said "finnis," but apparently it IS "fin+niece!" Good to know! Hope that helps for future vids! ♥♥
Haha! I saw that! Thank you for checking and thanks for watching!
Ooooh LaLa I want one!
Hi! I know that you are one of the strong supporter of the Luna monofin. I was almost buying it but than I saw so much sad reviews about people complaining because they broke their monofin after a couple of times the used it. It seems that 15% of the people (vs. 75% satisfied) reported same issue (actually this is a huge percentage!). Now I feel confused 😔 what do you think? Thanks in advance for your opinion. And thanks for your videos 😊
In my opinion, the fin needs to be treated with care as it is a full silicone fin. I am very gentle with mine and I avoid ripping on it hard when doing it up, putting it on, and taking it off. I have been using the same fin for over 3 years now without a problem.
@@CourtneyMermaid Thanks for sharing your experience 😊🧜🏻♀️
YAY!!! Finally!!! Thanky you for your honest review!!! I think i´m buying myself one!!! :D I really hope that you succeed in making a Tail for it ... that would be sooo awesome!!!
YES! That is the plan! I'm super excited to try it in a tail because honestly this fin makes me feel like a real mermaid!
YAY !!! I will get one for me if it´s ready for purchasing !!! Can´t wait for that !!! I want to have a "Courtney Mermaid Original" !!!
do you think it would be possible to fit this mono fin into a finfolk fabrik tail?
I have seen some people put the Luna in a Fin Fun. The bottom of the fin in the center sometimes peeks out, and the fit is a little tight, but it totally works. I just ordered a Fin Fun to go with my Luna.
My question is how do you ACTUALLY judge foot size for the Finis and Mahina I've always been curious
Hi! Please help me! Linden or Luna? Wich one the better? ( I have a Mahina)
I already have a Linden, and I love it. But I have no friends who are mermen too. But I do know a mermaid. She only has one of the suntail-monofins looking ones from Amazon. The one where you wrap a string around your legs. It's dangerous, and I don't let her swim in it. She said it hurts too, so yeah. But I'm kinda thinking og bying a new monofin, for her so we can swim! I'm kinda thinking of this one, but I don't know how to transport two monofins on a bike, at the same time ;p Also how heavy is it? I'm kinda worried that it's really heavy heh...
I find that if you pull the loose end of your strap towards your heel it pops off really easily. I have been able to do this in a tail skin as a quick release.
Yeah for sure. I know what you mean. It has taken me some practice, but now that I'm used to how it works, I'm comfortable with it.
So pretty! (oh and so is the monofin)
+Emm!e Thank you!
i love the flop!!!!!
Me too! It's so good!!
How much does it weigh? I've never had a silicone monofin before, but I want one and was considering the Luna.
Looking for a new fin !!! I’m so torn myself 🤔🙀🧜♀️!!! I’ve had the Mahina which I have loved but it’s a tad to small for me so I get cramping ! I’m altering a Finfolk Neoprene fabric tail they recommend FINIS shooters Wave or Foil but I’m not a fan ? What do you recommend for the Neoprene finfolk tail??? 🧜♀️I appreciate your opinion! Thanks 🙏🏻 Mer Shere’
This video is so good😘🌊
Does this fit in finfun tails?
Could you please help me and tell me the weight of the Luna fin and if it fits the magictail pro? Thanks a lot=)
do you think if people had weird foot shapes could fit in this monofin? ps love you!
Aww thank you! Can you define "weird foot shapes" a bit more? I have size 11 long, narrow feet and long toes and it fits me well. My Mum's feet are much the same as mine but I believe she is a 7.5 (US sizing) and it fits her very well. It is silicone so it isn't a ridged shape which adds to the comfort.
How heavy is it??? Doesn’t have to be exact😊
Hi I am looking to buy a mermaid tail and I'm trying to figure out what would be best for me this sounds like it would be almost perfect because I have large feet too and I'm looking for more of like an easy glide, but I am curious if this would still be your go to tail? After a year do you still like it as much as you do in this video? Oh also do you think this would be fine for lake swimming there isn't a strong current in the lake that I am near but I just figured I'd ask ha ha
Do you think this monofin would work with the FinFolk fabric tail? Aquamermaids recommended using their monofin which is stiff and professional... but I’m wondering if this would work with my new tail!
Honestly I don't know with 100% certainty. My gut tells me that this would not be an ideal fin to use because the FinFolk tails are already huge and very flexible and I think it would be better to use a stiffer monofin. I haven't seen these tails in person, nor have I heard from anyone if they've tried it out, but my gut tells me that it might not be the best option.
Courtney Mermaid Okay, thank you so much! Love your videos by the way!
Have you reviewed the Mahina Mermaid Fin?
+Emm!e No, I don't have the Mahina in my collection. Mermaid Kim has one so I may ask her to do a guest appearance on my channel with a review. No promises, but we'll see!
I want Luna fins for my mermaid skin tail
Do you think this could be used with the magic tails pink lady tail skin?
I wish I had an answer for you on that. I think Nerdmaid Faith might have a better idea. I haven't ever tried it so I sadly don't know for sure.
Hi, I’m thinking of buying this monofin but I want to swim in the ocean with just a few waves. Would you recomend?
What fabric tail brand do you recommend to buy to go with the mono fin?
I make and sell custom, one-of-a-kind fabric mermaid tails on ShopVancouverMermaid.com. You can find more information about the tails I make here: bit.ly/BuyACustomMermaidTail
Was the aquairus your main monofin before the luna?
Yes and it still is until I am sure that I can make this new fin work well in a tail.
Can you buy and tails to go with this one?
Courtney Mermaid now makes them. I also stuffed my Luna into a Fin Fun tail, works pretty well. With just leggings and a bare Luna fin, you are actually faster.
Am I the only mermaid that actually likes the newer version of the Aquarius?
Is this fits size XL shoe size
It depends on what you mean by "XL". I am a US women's size 11 narrow and I fit exactly. If my foot was any bigger it would be a really tight squeeze.
@@CourtneyMermaid it's not fit in my foot the Luna fin I have bigger foot
My luna footpockets have started to break 😭
Oh no! Where??
@@CourtneyMermaid on the edge near my outer toes
How long have you had it?
best monofin for comfort for sure but so disappointing in that I have had two that have torn where the feet and the tail join. No one has explained why this keeps happening or suggesting the same comfort but lasting longer than two months of training!!! Come on Finis...make something that lasts...I am "almost in tears" on how NOT durable they are!!!!!
But I have a size 12-13 feet ; _ ;
I have big feet I wear a size 10 to 11
Me too! I'm a size 11!