So, since I am using my Magictail so much I decided to order a new tail skin, as birthday gift to myself. You do know you can order
tail skins separately, right? I wanted to order a new one to have as a replacement, since Magictails are made of swimsuit fabric, and eventually, all swimsuit fabric gets ruined by chlorine.
Well, since I was doubtful between the Marina and the Arielle the first time I ordered, I chose an Arielle skin this time. I ordered it on January 27th, and it was already here on the 31st. Here are some pictures of the two tails together:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVU2qjy8VBVy3yKX3AipIF0Ek4x6bIw6moVOK1KgQmJ9fPawYiXsPYWLsRnvdhhyphenhyphenbzpzZYp1EwGzfoMJwhC4xDYqK0WcuneI9oz4TUtPdC2roDq30RWjmmdhs3vbtf2JMjJmHkW9ryJBkD/s1600/P1100403.JPG) |
Monofin on the blue one |
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Monofin on the green one |
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Fluke detail |
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Compare colors |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3Xz-gcZbZuWbduE6-AwnQP8TQYL7-nE_Y2ogZYEciG6Qam_v682xGhnzY1yZrO-FDiOoipgCXaE_74JJNbcbsdafcPzTwhx4YXCAdNiKMj4wvM8KZoRGLEildQCwhyK49E2aEepT-VNZ/s1600/P1100408.JPG) |
Comparing sizes |
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The blue one has stretched a bit with the use |
As you can see, there is a noticeable size difference between the two. I contacted Kirsten Söller to check if there was a mistake with my order, although I did not think so. Everything was marked very clearly with my chosen sizes; the monofin fits perfectly, and the tail fits me. I was informed that there is a tag inside the tail skin with the size, and indeed, mine is size L. So you can see that tails stretch quite a bit after some use. I have had the Marina for almost 2 years, but I have used it a total time of maybe 2 months of daily use, about 3 or 4 hours per day.
Both tails are not similar in color. The Marina is definitely a darkish blue with shades of black, and the Arielle, despite having shades of turquoise, it has a predominant soft green color. I love them both, but the Marina is still my favorite. I will probably buy more blue skins when mine has been completely worn out.
I will shoot a video comparing the two shortly. Stay tuned!
*UPDATE*
Here is the promised video. Enjoy!