Hi guys looking for a fin for a 9'4" pacer log, was wondering if anybody has used a TCSS Thomas Bexon live fast or a tcss CJ Nelson or a alk George
Maybe throw a photo up of the board.
I'd go the Bexon if it is a log.
And the CJ nelson if it is less of a log and more of an all rounder.
Can I throw another style in?
Have been riding the Fatboy style of fin as a single for the last 7-8 years. I love them.
You can get some controlled side slip, but they also hold really well when you are on the tip. My favourite nose riding fin and also an all rounder.
9" would be perfect. There are different manufacturers to choose from as well. Do like that Alkali fin as well. Nice.
I'm also a fan of the fatboys, FCS 2 have some nice looking options you can move around out in the water.
I have just ordered a JJ Wessells 9.75" pivot fin.
Final answer is also how you like to surf.
Good luck with your choice.
Totally depends on what your wanting to achieve dude...
I run
Alkali Thomas Bexon on my 9"3', its a great allrounder, fast down the line and a smooth turner, ok as a noserider.
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Surfing/Longboarding/Alkali-Handcrafted-Fins/
On my Log I run Glide fins Hatchet, my personal favorite, Noserides unreal and still turns beautifully but forces you into larger smoother turns. Here's my rundown and some pics as their WS is being re-done... www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Surfing/Longboarding/Creative-Army-101-Sweet-Love-by-Josh-Constable/
Quality of both is MUCH better than TCSS, these are Aussie made Hand foiled not machine pop outs...
Support your local shaper Dude
Mate always try to support local that's why I ride beach beat boards, I thought the Thomas fin would be local is it not I know there cheaper find are made in Bali
Yeah i know what you mean Andy. I think it is just very good marketing strategy.
Having said they are good fins not sure I'd drop $160 odd on one...
And agree. The alkali fins are great.
Yeah I wouldn't spend that on them either I could get the Thomas fin for $120 or the alk for $140 just wasnt sure which way to go
I'd go the Alkali then.
They are very well made and after the humming fin incident I'd be leaning towards the Alkali.
I think its because TCSS are on Surfsitch, I just assumed.
Chrispy, I hear what your saying but I'm trying to buy less quantity but better quality and really thinking through the "why", Its way too easy to fill your quiver with crap you don't use.
Ozskippy, if you in Byron or has access to a Zacs surf shop go and check one out in the flesh, once you hold and feel one the jobs done
alkalifins.com/stockists/
Hi Ozskippy
Just had my second surf with a SaltyMerchants Dork 3 in my 9'8"black apache log
and very pleased with the outcome. A fin that combines good turning and then with stability when up on the nose.
TCCS has some great retro design and stylish fins (which I haven't tried yet) but can't go wrong with any of the FCS fins - www.surfstitch.com/brand/fcs#facets=1002egg:cat20013:1004egg:FCS:2004v:cat40192&page=1&pageSize=100&sortCode=costdesc
Currently rocking the FCS FCS II KA PC TRI FINS. :)