Vanders what was the outcome with GT ?

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Macaha said..
Vanders what was the outcome with GT ?

a new set of types

you use fins?

next you'll be using wax too

pfft

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Macaha said..
Vanders what was the outcome with GT ?

No discussions as yet my friend.

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jasdeking said..
you use fins?

next you'll be using wax too

pfft

Your a funny bugger!!!!

Now find out where my board is and get around there and take some photos.

We like photos Jas'

Vanders what fin was in your RG? did it go good? why not go the same?

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Macaha said..
Vanders what fin was in your RG? did it go good? why not go the same?

It was a Macca modified Big Kahuna, sold with the board. Sadly not much chance of replicating it.

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laceys lane said...
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

So you like something with a bit wider base, less rake and on the stiff side? More drive and stability?

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Simondo said..
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...

It'll be a single mate, with a fairly narrow pin so I reckon a 9" or 9-1/2" should fit the bill.

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vanders1 said..
First one is the GG

They don't look like they are cnc cut to me.

talking 1/2" in longboard fins is a bit of a wank.

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Cobra said..
talking 1/2" in longboard fins is a bit of a wank.

you can't be serious

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Cobra said...
talking 1/2" in longboard fins is a bit of a wank.

Agree, the height isn't that important.
Doesn't really reflect anything, I have numerous fins the same height and none are the same fin, different base, rake, tip and area.
IMO pointless comparing them on height.

If your talking 1/2 inch off the length the base shape also changes,I find 1/2 works a treat,it gives me a little less drive but loses the board up also.

Your all been led up the path by the pixies

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Cobra said..
talking 1/2" in longboard fins is a bit of a wank.

you can't be serious

as serious as a heart attack.

7 1/2" fin compare it to the same model in 8" would make the base ,i don't know or care, but what 6mm.

please don't talk 6mm or 1/4" with me in a coffee shop,,,i will piss my pants laughing

Looking at fins to improve your surfing isnt the answer.
Like it or not and l guess the romantic types wont, surfing is a series of connected moves.

Unless you do that or have a understanding of whats required getting a u beaut fin wont do a lot if anything.

Generally people looking for the loosest fin or board possible have technique issues.

I mean look at jackson close and the like. They can make mal look like a shortboard because they have the basics down pat.


red thumb time I guess

Yeah I agree that fins don't make a surfer but at the same time they have a massive effect on your board and the way you surf.

To use your example, Jackson close isn't riding a big D fin he is basically riding a thruster setup.

He wants to surf like a short boarder hard off the bottom through the lip etc..

Sure he could ride a D fun but do you think he would surf as good? Or the same?

I don't think he could come off the bottom the same and or have the same turning radius?
I don't doubt he could still surf it but would he be as good as having his normal fun setup? I don't think so.

So IMO fins are very important but I agree they won't make a bad surfer a good surfer but they may make you enjoy the talent you have a bit more.

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Cobra said..
talking 1/2" in longboard fins is a bit of a wank.

Thats about as wrong as the view you get when a "lady" takes of her strides in Thailand

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Tux said...

Cobra said..
talking 1/2" in longboard fins is a bit of a wank.

Thats about as wrong as the view you get when a "lady" takes of her strides in Thailand

I'll take your word on that.

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SP said...
Yeah I agree that fins don't make a surfer but at the same time they have a massive effect on your board and the way you surf.

To use your example, Jackson close isn't riding a big D fin he is basically riding a thruster setup.

He wants to surf like a short boarder hard off the bottom through the lip etc..

Sure he could ride a D fun but do you think he would surf as good? Or the same?

I don't think he could come off the bottom the same and or have the same turning radius?
I don't doubt he could still surf it but would he be as good as having his normal fun setup? I don't think so.

So IMO fins are very important but I agree they won't make a bad surfer a good surfer but they may make you enjoy the talent you have a bit more.

Enjoy the talent you have yes. But probably have more talent then one thinks.

Money invested in a big fin ranges means to me that money would be better spent working with a pro surf coach.

Better outcome in the long term

Personally I did this a few years ago because I wasnt consistent with my surfing. Nail it one day . Shocker next dayetc

Some may say im no better

But know why when I stuff it up


Too over the top. Is it. For all the talk I dont have many fins.

Good points , Agreed LL.

When I think about it I own a few fins but only 3 that I use on all my boards 99% of the time.

I surf one board with the same fin set up 95% of the time. The board felt like a dog before the fin change. Now happy as larry. Once you get a good setup = keeper in my world. And I define a keeper as a KEEPER

Agree with SP that huge diff between some fins types and also with Cobra that 1/2 inch on a longboard would make stuff all difference if all elements the same unless you are KS or JC or similar.

On a lighter note just had a really nice feed!

Yum Ted

For some reason people seem to think that this type of fin is only for logs but I had it in a modern single fin and it worked a treat. As said before a good fin doesn't make a good rider

Ted thats a heart attack

but all the surfing you're getting you would burn that quick.

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Cobra said...
Ted thats a heart attack

but all the surfing you're getting you would burn that quick.

Rubbish. Thats totally wrong and dangerous to assume thats what happens- it doesnt You gradually build a lining on your blood flow system.
anyone over forty should really be have a hard look at what they are eating. Màte next door just had a heart attack at the alley



Sorry to be so strong on this

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laceys lane said...

Cobra said...
Ted thats a heart attack

but all the surfing you're getting you would burn that quick.

Rubbish. Thats totally wrong and dangerous to assume thats what happens- it doesnt You gradually build a lining on your blood flow system.
anyone over forty should really be have a hard look at what they are eating. Màte next door just had a heart attack at the alley



Sorry to be so strong on this

Very true. I'm lucky I have a really good GP. Anytime I see her she gets out my history and makes sure I do blood tests and all other necessary checks. She's Russian and is very blunt and tells it how it is. Nothing wrong touch wood

hey Lacey is it possible to get this lining of the arteries off...?

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bazz61 said...
hey Lacey is it possible to get this lining of the arteries off...?

From what im told every one gets it and no they dont have anything. Some like my got it concentrated near the heart

Know what you mean tho. I wish could take a can of draino or something