Ok so you've got a new board, where do you guys start in what fin options you try?

I'm looking at a few True Ames & Alkali options for the new pin tail that will come from Mr Goddard.

vanders1 said..
Ok so you've got a new board, where do you guys start in what fin options you try?

I'm looking at a few True Ames & Alkali options for the new pin tail that will come from Mr Goddard.

Fins are a personal thing and can take years to sort out,oh I'm sorted.
Sorry not much help and very difficult without siting the board imo.

vanders1 said..
Thanks Boys, good point Chrispy.
Also just trying to put some life in the forum, but genuinely interested it people's choosing criteria.

oops sorry vanders..didnt mean to be a thread killer...well nothing stops mac

i was about to post my there was no surf and it was cold,and then i was meh

then i was going to post pics of my butterflied lamb stuffed with oyster kilpatric type deal and smoked over mango wood. I have a red wine bath under it filled with fresh rosemary, garlic and thyme

Macaha said...
I'll liven it up a little for you Vanders.


Whats up with shapers not suppling the perfect fin match with the board,as we all know fins are important they can make or break a board,I just don't get it why they are not supplied at point of sale.

Fins are ****ing hard to make. I watched some being made from beginning to end. With all the big brands ie: salty,alkali etc are all.cmc machined. Does wizz make them from.hand these days mac? Josh dowling does his own fins for boards if you want,and they look mental...pricey but tailor made for ya sled....so I think it is sometimes easier and more reliable to send the customer straight to the fin peeps

chrispy said..
Oh and mac please don't think I'm having a crack at wizz......

Pfff

He still makes then from scratch but has a panel beater in Lismore who polishes them for him.

Oh it is rare what mct do with wiz making their fins,I guess my point is why can't the shaper order a fin to match the board so the counter doesn't have to high tail it to the fin shop.I'd be like great got my new board now I've got to hope the fin guys have what I want in stock before I can even think about getting it wet.

Macaha said..
I'll liven it up a little for you Vanders.


Whats up with shapers not suppling the perfect fin match with the board,as we all know fins are important they can make or break a board,I just don't get it why they are not supplied at point of sale.

RG did recommend and supplied a fin for the last board, no complaints there.

Just following up from the last board meeting at the Coffee Club where Mr Lacey was expelling his thoughts on fins and fin placement and how it can all change the dynamics of the board.

I'm thinking of just picking a couple of potentially versatile fins and just playing around with positioning to mix it up a little and have a bit of experimental fun.

Melissa at Alkali has been great with communication and a few interesting things in the works that I may just try.

Excluding he exchange rate at the moment True Ames seems to provide some pretty good value too. I reckon I need to at least try one of the GG fins at some stage.

Mate I would not be putting a GG in that Goddard I know that much,best for your Noserider type sweet love boards.

Oh your talking a different GG I' talking the GG hatched type.

Hipsters

In concept, the following is pretty simple...

If you want a more traditional ride, think along the lines of a 8"+ centre fin, like a L-Flex or (B), or Greenough Fin... With or without small side biters....
A more modern ride, think 7.5" or smaller, with 4" side bites... Or 7" plus 4.5" side bites...

Fins from nature!...

Zero troubles from this lovely fin on the Occasional Pin...









^ This was taken on an iPhone... (5?)... Sunlight backlight...

Any suggestions on links to buy fins online?

Loose kids

generally that kind of fin.

not a fin im into or had much success on any type of boards 666,s included.


but hey its a forum and a free world