Whadaya Reckon Fin Selection?

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MickPC
MickPC
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8266 posts
15 May 2014 3:02am
For a board 9'3 x 23 x 3 Allrounder

I tried this board with what looked like a regular thruster set. But I'm not expecting to be sliding out the tail or busting the fins out the back of the wave. I want speed & drive with some nose riding hold. The board crosses into noseriding territory with 3 small fins tested in overhead conditions. But I want to be able to hang 5 at least on my next board.

I have plenty of FCS sidebites...just looking at a centre & considering these 3...wadayareckon? But if you know of a good deal on 2 + 1 fins, please let me know....but anyway, fins I'm looking at~

8'
www.ebay.com.au/itm/SURFBOARD-FIN-8-inch-BLACK-Mal-or-Longboard-Box-Fin-NEW-OceanPark-Item-/271301032374?pt=AU_Sport_Surfing&hash=item3f2acd39b6
6'
www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-Surf-Eclipse-Longboard-Fin-Malibu-Fin-SUP-Fin-NEW-FREE-POSTAGE-/141146734621?pt=AU_Sport_Surfing&hash=item20dd00401d
5.25'
Or going with a similar current setup
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shapers-Fins-5-25-S9-Black-X-Large-Longboard-Surfboard-/161114425993?pt=AU_Sport_Surfing&hash=item25832b0a89
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
15 May 2014 6:47am
Sounds like you want the lot Mick with the one fin.

If you want drive your going to have to go for the 8 inch,but this is no nose riding fin.
MickPC
MickPC
8266 posts
8266 posts
15 May 2014 10:01am
Good point mate, maybe I should get more than one. I was swaying towards the 8'
asea
asea
QLD
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QLD, 5544 posts
15 May 2014 12:08pm
MickPC said...
Good point mate, maybe I should get more than one. I was swaying towards the 8'


Mick i'd go for all glass single fin at that price i don't think it'd be all glass.You know what i'm saying.
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
15 May 2014 12:10pm
asea said...
MickPC said...
Good point mate, maybe .You know what i'm saying.



no what are you sayinggo on spit it out fella
MickPC
MickPC
8266 posts
8266 posts
15 May 2014 5:00pm
Yeah its 30% glass, 70% nylon...I'm using a similar fin on my 9'1...but yeah ok I'll go for a 100% glass one then.

What do you think of these?

7.5
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/7-5-Surf-Eclipse-Longboard-Fin-Malibu-Fin-SUP-Fin-NEW-FREE-POSTAGE-/131068819133?pt=AU_Sport_Surfing&hash=item1e844f76bd

8
www.ebay.com.au/itm/8-Surf-Eclipse-Longboard-Fin-Malibu-Fin-SUP-Fin-NEW-FREE-POSTAGE-/131076338784?pt=AU_Sport_Surfing&hash=item1e84c23460

A friend just got the 6 for a shorter CW
www.ebay.com.au/itm/141146734621?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
SP
SP
10982 posts
SP SP
10982 posts
15 May 2014 5:11pm
If you're looking around eBay maybe check out the seller in the link below.

This one that comes up is good I have 2, a 7 in Volan and a 8.5 with the graphics.
Just throw some FCS gx, 3s or 5s in the side.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Solid-Fibreglass-LONGBOARD-surfboard-8-5-SINGLE-FIN-chris-christenson-design-/280979537025

And you can usually get Dion fins for a pretty good price. Try eBay if not just google it and there is a guy in Sydney who sells them and will freight.
MickPC
MickPC
8266 posts
8266 posts
16 May 2014 10:59am
Thanks SP I'll check em out
Teacake
Teacake
TAS
1099 posts
TAS, 1099 posts
16 May 2014 8:30pm
My two cents is for an all round fin with side bites is just a straight up 8 inch dolphin. Fibre glass.

Should have enough hold, should still turn well and stay in.

Cheers
surfbroker
surfbroker
NSW
1489 posts
NSW, 1489 posts
16 May 2014 8:36pm
Like TC..my 2 Bobs worth is..9" dolphin but def in glass..I prefer flex in my centre fin...ECS make good ones..priced right too.
MickPC
MickPC
8266 posts
8266 posts
16 May 2014 10:55pm
Cheers guys, I've already got a 9" fibro dolphin that Pup gave me last year, should be good in bigger waves like Yallingup. Think I'll grab this 8"
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/8-Surf-Eclipse-Longboard-Fin-Malibu-Fin-SUP-Fin-NEW-FREE-POSTAGE-/131076338784?pt=AU_Sport_Surfing&hash=item1e84c23460

& I want a smaller fin as well, coz that was what I tested it on & it surfed great, so I'll grab this as well
www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shapers-Fins-5-25-S9-Black-X-Large-Longboard-Surfboard/161114425993?_trksid=p2046732.m2060&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D6941356155064859159%26pid%3D100040%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D161114425993%26

Cheers for the input
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