I’ve heard and read a bit about fins on this form of late.
Not coming from a surfing background I must admit I don’t know one fin from another.
At what point do you consider the fins are not up to scratch and affecting your ride?

I’m quite happy with my stick but if different fins help then I’m keen to give them ago.

My stick is a 9’ 8” starboard and ride mainly knee to head high slowish waves.
I’m not an aggressive rider and standard fins have never let go on me, so me thinks they are all right.

What do ya reckon will new fins give me a better ride?

Ian

For the purpose of training and self-education try moving your existing fins around and see if you can tell the difference.

ie. Move the centre fin forward/back middle and add/remove the side fins. Perhaps even put the side fins in the wrong side to see how it feels.

I once did a series of back to back tests between a bunch of fins and there were distinct differences between them. This was for flat water paddling so it was easier to get similar conditions to test in.

It's kind of fun playing test pilot and whipping fins in and out. It's even more fun when you can tell the difference.

What fin system do you have? Future fins or FCS. Is your board a 2+1 or a quad?

lookielookie said...

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I agree