supthecreek said..





I never notice stability changes in fins, so I can't say if they improve stability.

I looked for some time and couldn't find the exact fins I got.
Here are some that I located on AliExpress (where I found mine)
These are all low priced fins, so experimenting is not so costly

NOTE:
AliExpressused to have more pictures and better info on fin foil etc, so it may be a crapshoot to order some of these
---- ALWAYS check two things when ordering from AliExpress -----
#1 Shipping date -- it could be 3 months later... but usually around a week
#2 shipping cost -- the cheaper the fins, the higher the shipping costs (but still cheap in most cases)

I have never had any issues ordering from AliExpress - and on my budget, unfortunately I need to use these sources
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1 - If you have a US Center box

www.amazon.com/VAMO-Findestructable-Paddleboards-longboards-Screw-Black/dp/B09XFLDN9D/ref=sr_1_59?crid=3ILTPHEL6YN5R&keywords=surfboard%2Btwin%2Bfin%2B50%2F50%2Bfoil&qid=1705926266&sprefix=surfboard%2Btwin%2Bfin%2B50%2F50%2Bfoil%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-59&th=1






2 - These look to have 50/50 foil and zero cant, but the pics make it a tough call

www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805117073701.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.103.7aff6727gjtjvR&algo_pvid=82c61306-952f-4124-9421-58ed5a93c317&algo_exp_id=82c61306-952f-4124-9421-58ed5a93c317-51&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2116.60%2116.60%21%21%2116.60%2116.60%21%402101f49a17059276445527332e6e69%2112000032556263122%21sea%21US%210%21AB&curPageLogUid=CCeqzfl4q2f5&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A




3 - These have 80/20 foil and look like zero cant, so probably ok if you use both in the side boxes
www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806163723869.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.115.7aff6727gjtjvR&algo_pvid=fa24b90a-cba7-4954-ab68-bd0e1216306f&algo_exp_id=fa24b90a-cba7-4954-ab68-bd0e1216306f-57&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2130.00%2130.00%21%21%2130.00%2130.00%21%402101f49b17059273614146571e60d2%2112000036853273378%21sea%21US%210%21AB&curPageLogUid=cmw4ctzay9Is&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A


NOTE:
after posting I checked these links and the last two don't connect (404 notice)
I try them from my notes on my computer and they work... maybe something to do with posting????

If these don't work, just spend some time searching AliExpress and you will find something that works!!

Tardy said..
Just put bigger fins on and it will help draw a straight line ,also adds to stability .
I paddle around on my 8,7 all the time ,
if your not in a hurry ,and you still get a work out, its fine
beats arriving at the beach with no board ,its worth the effort . go the 135 model ,

theSeb said..





The construction won't make any appreciable difference, as per Hoppo. You are lighter than me, so you will get a little bit more glide on the Hypernut, but I reckon you will always be fighting that wide nose. I am not sure whether you will be really really slow, or just really slow. At the end of the day, you will still be getting a workout

lawnpotter said..




Sorry what is the 135 model ?

Tardy said..




I read your post 8,0 135 or 125 available ,

obijohn said..
I have paddled dozens of boards in conditions ranging from surf to downwinding to flatwater ocean and lakes. The Hypernut was by far the worst and most frustrating board of all to paddle. I cannot imagine anything worse for anything other than riding small surf.
Though my favorite paddling is either in surf or downwinidng, I have spent at least 100 days paddling on lakes and strongly believe that the most enjoyable tool is 12-14 foot hardboard with a displacement nose to cut cleanly through the water and about 30" wide for plenty of stability if it gets choppy. I think a 2 piece board of that design would give you endless enjoyment on the lakes.
I agree with your comment that inflatables lack soul and hardboards feel much better to paddle. As much as I hate inflatables, I would prefer a long race-style inflatable over the Hypernut for lake paddling.
One other thing to consider is how any wind will affect your lake paddling. If you show up at a lake with any wind chop on it with something like the Hypernut, your day is over. A 12-14 foot board can be very enjoyable to downwind on with small wind chop which will open up many more days of paddling for you.

theSeb said..
Why are not putting the board on the roof where it belongs? Use something like a lock rack, or locking straps if you are worried about it getting stolen. Your 10 foot board is going to be miles away from an 8' Hypernut and slsurf is correct about the stability. You are going to struggle on a Hypernut. It's possible to get used to it since I've done it, but it does take a bit of perseverance. Even so, it will never paddle anywhere close to your 10 foot board.

lawnpotter said..




Thanks for your input. Looks like you have a nice board there

theSeb said..




It's my 2021 8' Hypernut. I got it around August 2022. The 2022 Hypernut was not available at the time due to supply / whatever issues and the 2021 model was available for a hefty discount. It's the 4 in 1, so I occasionally wing foil on it, but I end up not bothering and usually surf it, because wind for wing foiling also normally means waves for surfing and I still prefer surfing to foiling. Unfortunately the 4 in 1 aspect does make the board quite a heavy little bastard, which is a hassle to carry, but I find that it helps in strong winds, because my lighter boards have a tendency for the wind to catch a rail and try to flip me off.

lawnpotter said..
Thank you supthecreek. I have been a fan of yours for a while. You inspired me to buy a 10.2 by 32 carbon surf sup. I have never surfed with it but I take it to my local lakes and I love it. It weighs 20 pounds and is slightly tippy but it does move through the water fairly quickly. It needs to be corrected a bit. It is so lite to carry and I seem to reach for that board more than any others.I seem to prefer it over my Starboard Go 10.8.
On the other hand, I have an old waterman 14 foot board that I have only used twice in 3 years so I will sell it. I recently watched your video testing stability of sunnova boards. And I thought that if he can comfortably paddle an 8.7 at his weight than maybe I can do an 8 foot. the wedge 8 foot looks interesting but it is only 123 litres and I wonder if it will be stable enough on flat water for my 180 pounds plus wet suit ?

supthecreek said..




opps, sorry I missed this question
Big No on the Wedge for your purposes.... it is a thick board that raises your center of gravity and it will be very tippy for you.
The volume would be fine on the right board.... just not that one.

That Aquasurf looks perfect for what you want to do... why not just stick with that for now? It seems like that wouldn't be any problem in the back of your truck. You won't be able to shut the back lift gate all the way, but who cares... it's the way I carried all my boards when I had a pickup truck

If that seems a bit tippy for you, it's probably the light weight... so IMO, its a great board to improve your skills on.
You know you're going to end up in the surf .... and this would be a great board to start on.