Mike's "New" Neoprene "Splash" Tail

[MegaGayman12345]

how do buy?

[TheMardyfish]

I like The Mertailor, but your tails are amazings. The color schemes actually remind me of aquatic life that you would find near a coral reef.

[nate95ify]

How many tails do you have

[DivineFreedom9]

simply beautiful

[DivineFreedom9]

This is my favourite you have made

[ashmarie808]

Wow..... No wonder they cost so much

[reppohbelly]

it's sexy to see your young hairless body in that fishtail. it turns me on

[mattymayse]

Only the girl mermaids have those two upper fins were your hips are because it means that is were the girl part is

[igracem11]

wow hes super hot

[unicornzrawesome]

hi i have a question. is your name Mike Van Daal?????? please respond

[XxRAWRITSZELLExX]

What thickness of neoprene did you use? I wanted to make one for a cosplay convention/senior trip to the beach and could really use all the help I can get.

[bigheadbubu57]

i coudnt find it on ebay

[ChillarmyZorua]

Love the tail and the one you made for mermanjesse , but what's the industrial fishing line for?

[dwarfhamstergoo090]

This tail reminds me of Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers, and Cheetos. (And also orange and yellow pickles! :)

[HoneyBoneyMovies]

I want this.

[MagicalPixieWitch]

will you marry me?

[128katydid]

y r u selling it?? :)

[mrchris7895]

show us how you make them

[TheSecretdav]

Cool !! 

[nashvolleyball1001]

Hi my name is Karoline Nash and I was wondering if you could make me a mermaid tail like you did. Ever since I was a little girl I have sways wanted to be a mermaid and this would only be my chance. If you could email me at nashjonaswangs@aol.com it would be so awesome if you did this for me and I would pay you for doing this so get back to me as soon as you can!!!!!!!:) thanks :-D

[melly53273]

hi my name is melissa and i wanted to buy a tail from you or see if you can give me pointers my email is melissatolbert53@yahoo.com your work is amazing thank you

[MrShapiroman]

just like I knew, there can't be mermaids without mermans, they need each other to exist!

[nemisesmaiorana]

man... i think im inlove with you o.O hehe nevermind... OK i so totally love youuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!! cuz i luv <3 merpeople and i have never seen a merman swim with such grace, except the mertailor. X3

[0livial0ver]

How did u make the fin part btw beautiful tail your so talented

[TrnsfrmerPrncs4lyfe]

would youmake one and ship it to new zealand? haha im 16 yrold and im mesmerised just beautiful :)

[djcro98]

Can you tell me where there are to buy mermaid tails?

[naniyani01]

thank you for telling me that

[naniyani01]

hank you for telling me that

[KateyAriel]

do you make neoprene tails?? I've been considering neoprene instead of latex or silicone for both durability and price reasons

[meerjungfrauenluver3]

WHERED U GET THOSE TAILS!!!!!!!!!!!

[rockanina]

This is so cool can you make a video on how to make these awesome tails?

[latexface1]

awsome video bro you still got that tail forsale like to buy it got any other tails for sale looking to buy some are they easy to get on and swim to how does it feel to wear them this wouid be my frist time in one let me know bro.

[ne2002guy]

wow Mike...you looking amazing uw. i love it!! you look so natural and comfortable uw

i hope you can make more to share with us. please write me and let me know more about you. where abouts are you? do you swim with other guys. i'd love to join you sometime. take care and keep swimming uw

[flowerpowerzone]

WHEN U R READING THIS DONT STOP OR SOMETHING BAD WILL HAPPEN! {SORRYABOUT THIS} THIS GIRL'S NAME IS SUMMER SHE'S 15 YEARS OLD & hasBLONDE HAIR ,MANY SCARS no NOSE OR EARS.. SHE IS DEAD. IF U DONT COPYTHIS JUST LIKE FROM THE RING, COPY N POST THIS ON 5 MORE SITES.. OR..SUMMER WILL APPEAR ONE DARK QUIET NIGHT WHEN UR NOT........................... ......... ExPECTING IT BYYOUR BED WITH A KNIFE AND KILL U. THIS IS NO JOKE SOMETHING GOOD WILLHAPPEN TO U IF YOU POST THIS ON 5 MORE PAGES

[Arwin14]

Why not use more padding so the human legs silhouette is less visible?

Great that you're doing this, by the way. It is a dream many have, men and women, and you're making it reality, with a lot of arts and crafts :)

[Arwin14]

Why not use more padding so the human legs silhouette is less visible?

[lmassey2011]

are you the mertailor man?

[Clllllllllllllll]

ok this looks just amazing homosex.

[pawakin]

if you make another one it should be like the mermaid in this film:

Mermaid Got Married

[spiritlover54]

do u make urs or is it bought?

[veerleke]

<3 sexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx­xxxxxy

[ItsThatEveGirl]

WOW Its so beautiful You have so much grace! I am going to make one and I hope you like it :)

[lovermoose345]

hey mjv5757 um where do you get a guys mermaid tail i really want one? youre tail is awsome

[lovermoose345]

hey mjv5757 um where do you get a guys mermaid tail i really want one?

[SashalovesErik]

what kind of camera did you use to film this?

[djendurance1]

people say there is no such thing as magic but look at this its breath taking. this is so beatiful i wish i had a pool then i would do this all day. thanx for uploading

[Aerodil]

How do you get into your tail? If you are at a public pool would you put it on in the changing room and have someone carry you to the water, or put it on next to the water's edge? Im wondering because I would like to make a tail. I dont have a pool so Im thinking when I do make one I would go to the public pool. Thanks!

P.S. Your tail is awsome!

[rekieirene]

nice tail

[simlishpony321]

omg i love your tails! but i have one question, did you use a monofin? if you did where can i get one?

[VicsVlogCandy]

your so cool how do you get these tails like how do you get one whats the process and stuff

[Kidcooler25]

Beautiful tail, beautiful swimming, beautiful music, and beautiful swimming to the music!! Idk if u did it on purpose but a lot of ur movements matched up with the music, very graceful. Ur mannerisms in this vid, like the way u looked at ur tail some of the time, exactly how I'd imagine a real merman to act, simply wonderful, I want one!

[lottabottle05]

can u like do the 'dolphin' swim?? when they push ppl with their bodies??  i wonder if u could do that while swimming with ur tail on?!?! awesome job by the way!

[whiterose42690]

aww u sold it?

[tweety561601]

OMG! ur amazin luv da tail n luv da vid :D oh n i think ur super cute as well lol

[DellKat5]

Dude, go check out the mertailer, he has nothing on you!! You make the BEST tails I have seen so far. Pls let me know how much you charge for them :)

[DellKat5]

dude that is awsome ;O

[haelacat]

I understand that it's hard / you don't want to give away your secret but if you ever did then I would suggest videotaping the process rather than typing it. Explaining the process and everything while you do it. It's just a suggestion, but I bet a LOT of people would appreciate it!

[haelacat]

Both this one and the green one look absolutely amazing. Keep it up! I love the way the fluke looks. You could do what the Mertailor does if you wanted. Amazing.

[phoebe42198940]

i think ts really cool how a guy wouuld like mermaids, it doesnt matter what other people says it ur life not theirs! great job on the vid :D

[Knack4things]

Ahh you're so amazing!

[yeeeeeboooooy]

aww yur taild is soo nice but i like the other tails that don't show the monofin

[timelord460]

Your tail is stunning! The fins on the side are so realistic and the outline shape as well, its far more natural than most others ive seen! :D Definately gunna put in my favourites! :) xx

[ThePRITIBOI101]

is there a monofin in that tail

[DeadendCountDown]

omg! never seen a man have a mermaid tail before!! =D

[thekaliko]

great job!!

[tikifiki]

You and your art are amazing and beautiful!

[SLYCoopaEatsChicken]

holy crap thats so cool!!!!!!!!

[Mermaidromy]

fitty ;)

[mylittleprivateroom]

Wow ^^ It's beautiful :) I like it very much :))

[PeaceLoveHappines927]

ur tails are always soo cool!!!!

[ohtrevinator]

looks so nice! :D wich song is? thanx

[ohtrevinator]

@ohtrevinator "Pirates'' by The Blue Sky Project, hehehe

[micMAXkey]

What music did you use on this video?!?! LOVE THE TAIL!!!!

[themattcabot]

i want i want i want *-*!

[Catherine9041]

This one is amazing, but I actually kind of liked the last one better. (not to say ether one was bad, I just liked the last one better XD) Still incredible though :D

[brokenlove9776]

how did u get the fin to look like that?!?!?!?!! <3 tha tail

[Roxettna]

cool tail

luks lik the original 1 from splash

[waterspirit15]

look at my videos for info on how to put scales on your tales!

[dreyan12]

Mike, do you still make the neoprene tails? I saw the postings on ebay for the silicone/latex tails-very nice work by the way-but I really enjoy the neoprene tails. Do you do commission work?

[republikaV2]

it's merman......merman

[Anireshi]

So do You use an industrial sewing machine or do your work by hand dude?

[ismel418]

OMG ITS PRETTY....I WANT ONE.....

[FreelanaKemikoi]

can i have your skills? D:

absolutely beautiful

[TheWeirdC]

lol isnt that the music for that one comercial that says a bathroom can become more than a bathroom XD

[Desirex333]

wow !

1. U're so sexy ;D

2. I haven't seen before marmaid man ;D !

3. It's beautiful ! < 3

[MadHattersBride]

@Desirex333 merman

[mrbig910]

@Desirex333 there called mermen

[Just4Mermaids]

@Desirex333 i totally second that. 

[LinaCarter24]

im speachless cause i want to say i cant say online. ;)

[RafiRafi0000]

thanks for the music in high quality. :) that's all i wanted :) mermaids r cool, yeah.... o.O

[fineredboi21]

@RafiRafi0000 i used to think i was the only GUY who was really fascinated with mermaids/mermen thanx for postin this your tail looks awesome...Madison's younger brother lol

[1Shimmerbaby]

Hi i have made 4 neoroprene tails and i cant seem to add the monofin i have used the wave and it does not look right and i have used the big monofin cut to shape of your tail yt still looks wrongthe body of my tails though are fantastic and only one seam ( took 8 months to master yet the fin bit i am really struggleing with

[danceislife101]

I love your tail. I am 16 and have wanted one for ages bt i live in the UK :(

[jumpandgym63]

i know same here

[vabeachgurl23489]

mmmmm yummyyy(: hahah verryy sexxyy<3

[bohemianchick411]

Awesome music! Where'd you get it?

[TheCb4848]

That's seriously like the coolest thing ever!!  I LOVE Splash!!

[Arkengirl]

Wow! Can you make a movie

[holaa802]

i want to have that kind of tail. but the major problem is, I DON'T KNOW HOW TO SWIM. lol

[235sunshine]

hes sooo hot *drolls* huh! oh srry hehe =D

[RaWrZzZz]

wow, you're beautiful!breathtaking actually.i love the tail as well, its so beautifully created. the paint is just... wow. i wish ihad one, i've always been a bit of a mermaid at heart. <3

[EcoBabe101]

your great at swimming like a mermaid.

[NausicaaVOTW]

Such a beautiful tail :-)

[melbel1023]

where do you buy your neoprene from?

[Biffy2008]

Mike......i want to have sex with you......good day.

[Biffy2008]

nope, evidently not, guess that comment makes every one all butt hurt, but I really do find Mr. Mike to be quite attractive in his fin.

[TheWaimeaMermaid]

you make me laugh. im curious to see what mike himself has to say

[Biffy2008]

hah, yeah, me too. I think its a flatering comment.

[TheWaimeaMermaid]

if he has an ounce of testosterone is his body he would deeply flattered.

[Biffy2008]

haha, or just a sence of humore. a fish fin on a cute boy, WHAT A FANTASY!!!! simply no need to take offence.

[TheWaimeaMermaid]

MIKE! i dare you to reply or acknowledge this!

[mjv5757]

Same one! Mine is green too.

[underwatercookie]

That's hype. :)

My baby niece would kill to have something like that. haha!

[misscrazydevilgurl]

that is absolutely beautiful :D

what song is playing in the backroundd? it sounds cool

[Primadonna27]

this is a beautiful tail! must have taken forever to make it!:D great job, you are a really handsome merman<3

[wangmang1]

hmm the fluke looks pretty simple the tail looks ompliated wat type of neoprene uz it looks thinner?

[CandyKittyYummy]

so cool u look part goldfish xD

very nice thoug ^o^

[54321tomo]

how did you make that

[mjv5757]

All that I can say about how I made it is posted in the video description.

[clueless1redwolf]

that very last scene when you were swimming away from the camera was very VERY cool looking. :o

[AAProductionzUTube]

Where did you get the neoprene from and roughly how much did it cost?

[mjv5757]

I ordered it in bulk of line, and for the quality I get is close to $50 per sheet. Its pretty expensive, but the cheaper (lower quality) sheets don't hold up well at all.

[sonicperson123]

I love the fluke's shape excelent job

[lozzieblue]

how did u get the shape of the fluke?? did u use waterproof paints for it?? x ilOVE ur work mike  ur a legend x

[LittleMoeGimpyFin]

awesome tail home boy watch little moe coming this fall

[zeemeerminnengek]

Hmmm...I think I am going to make one to for myself. If I can make detailed barbie dresses for my little stephsister, than why not make a lifesize tail for myself right?

[mermankenny]

your tails are outstanding. i wish i could some like yours. i love them keep up the great work. i cant wait for the next one

[AAProductionzUTube]

Wow. What r the materials u used for the caudal fin or fluke?

[mjv5757]

The fluke is neoprene, along with the tail. All the side fins are made from a thinner fabric, and were painted. The thinner fabric gives them a more ''flowy'' look, which in my opinion is more realistic.

[demonchild663]

if the fluke is neoprene how do you get propulsion...whats inside the fluke?

[KatyBananaPeel]

@mjv5757 jw, how would u know what realistic looked like if u nevr saw a mermaid?lol

:3

[yippedoodah]

This music is very great with your vid!!! Great work! It's a wonderful tail :D

[oishiwine69]

i really impress to ur mermaid tail its all perfect to wear he he ,i love u mike !!!!!!!!

[thecalifornian310]

Name of the song?

[LAURENLOVEify]

u r totally gorgeous and so is ur tail. ive been looking for someone to be in a photoshoot with me. not sure if ud want to tho

[Kathy18M]

wow! i love it =)

[MermaidRunan]

thats so amazing!

[MermaidRunan]

did you make that tail?

[mjv5757]

Yes I did.

[mnNekogirl]

Really amazing!! maybe you could try putting those lines through the end of the tail like fish have to make it realistic.

[mjv5757]

Thank you. There are "veins" on the fluke, but they are hard to capture or see in this video.

[TraciTheMermaidGirl]

awesome!

[adorablelittlekitty]

love it, i dont have the money for one or to make my own but it just made me smile watching you do that thanks :) was elegant and graceful. right now back to the real world and to do my chores woohoo! lol.

[maitlenmavuda]

When I was a little girl I daydream so much about being a mermaid and swimming freely in the ocean not having any ties to the human shores and having my freedom. I love your videos and you swim so wonderfully.

[PanceApplegate]

I would so spend up to 500 dollars on these. Please tell me if you're willing to order out.

[piobair750]

your soo handsome

[splash1474]

aaah okay, I know what you mean:)

as a kind of plestic plate

[Ermendurr]

Thank god you're in such good shape :)

[Fantasygirl10148]

how long does it take you to make a mermaid/merman tail and where do you go to get your fabric and materials and can you tell me the steps of it

[vaporeon333xxx]

he buys them of ebay

[mjv5757]

Actually, I make them myself.. I bought the copper mermaidFX tail I have in my videos off ebay, but all my neoprene tails I have made from scratch myself.

[MermaidAlex1561]

you are very talented

jion my contest ;]

[M4xXyWDW4lif3]

so awesome!!!

[splash1474]

there is a monovin processed in the tail?

[mjv5757]

There is a ''monofin'', but its not a ''wave'' or any brand monofin, I actually custom designed it and built it to fit this tail.

[splash1474]

thQ^^

[goodgirl75]

cool. cool musice choice. you swim so well in it.

[SelindaLovett]

Same music as the mermaid ad for clorex cleaner.

[irene13aleman]

cool {Nice}

[zombiejlt1]

Nice video. Well filmed and the tail looks great. What materials did you use for it? The monofin looks awesome and very believable. Good job! Thanks for sending.

[darkearthfairy]

AMAZING work, as always! And you really know how to move through the water! A merman to look up to ^_^

[Mermaidsworld]

NICE VIDEO!

[Mermaidsworld]

very cool!!!

thanks for send me! :D

[Caudwells]

o cool splash tail

[splash1474]

what is the name of this song

[CrazyCatLover45]

The song is: Pirates from the album: The Blue Sky Project

you can find it on itunes

[CarolineChaotic01]

You always swim so gracefully!

I love the tail! =]

[fireangelus]

hey great tail! looks amazing! Your work is spectacular.... :) im very impressed

[AquaMan121]

Beautiful tail and great swim Mike !... The pool is also the right depth for your UW videos. Is that your private pool ?... Always enjoy your posts. Thanks for sharing!

[mjv5757]

Thank you! It is actually my own pool in my backyard.

[TonyHairDesign]

amazing tail and colors!

[mauimerman]

Looks awesome M! Great colors and style....you rock! Who shot it for you! Swim away lil buddy, Maui Merman