Linden Wolbert is a professional scuba diver who is splashing around the world as a mermaid. Wolbert uses a specially built prosthetic tail, which allows her to propel at a speed of 17 mph. The tail took over six months to complete and cost more than $15,000. The tail was designed by Hollywood special effects artist Allan Holt.
A mermaid at heart, Linden Wolbert has fulfilled her childhood dream of being a mermaid, and has been featured in many videos, magazines and advertising campaigns.
What's Driving This Trend
- Mermaid Entertainment
- Creating mermaid-themed shows and events for entertainment and tourism industries using specially designed prosthetic tails.
- Prosthetic Design
- Developing and improving prosthetic design for tail fins and improve their functionality in different industries
- Underwater Sports
- Developing underwater sports and competitions using prosthetic fins suitable for different user groups.
Who This Affects Most
- Entertainment
- Tailoring new and innovative shows for events such as theme park attractions, music videos, and commercial advertisements that leverage unique and captivating mermaid concepts.
- Fashion
- Creating a unique line of prosthetic tail fins for fashion shows targeting diverse demographics combining the beauty of the ocean with contemporary fashion.
- Sports
- Organizing underwater sports and competitions such as synchronized swimming and deep-sea diving for amateur and professional athletes, under various categories.
