Square tail or Pin and why

The boys at Dukes would say square it gives you more push but I think you lose turning ability

I hate the squares on them - I put a rounded pin on mine and are stoked with it. I find it gives you more wave range and you can still get to the nose...... much more pleasant board to surf.

Thats a big fin!!! I want to try something like that in my new beast over the next few weeks. What is it?

I must say I like those Captain Fin Co fins, they are purdy..

Hows that restoration on the bike going?

Bob told me that fin is not my friend so I now use a standard redline fin,more flex, the hatched was bucking me off.

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62mac said...
Bob told me that fin is not my friend so I now use a standard redline fin,more flex, the hatched was bucking me off.

thats funny

for a log that goes straight, a square tail. i have loved my rounded pins,yet my clearwater has a square and is the loosest of f the lot

pin tails are way looser

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62mac said...
Bob told me that fin is not my friend so I now use a standard redline fin,more flex, the hatched was bucking me off.

Squares for me...very nice in Logs......

Another typo there Mac???

OK L fish can you tell me why?

Personal preference Mac....I find squares are smoother...the extra area in turns...drop knee style ...etc...etc....it's all in the etc.....but there is much more to it........ again...personal preference....

Have a nice Christmas all you Log Surfers

All I want for Christmas is some nice Log Friendly SURF......

dunno only got the one pin ... but have always wondered if you get a lift from the square

i think these questions are above my experience as i probably couldnt tell the diff but thought i would add a cent anyway

I'm going to order a 10ft Redline pin in April , just cause I want to

I think your right Jas' the square gives more lift/push,but the pin gives you a sering wheel

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towball said...
I'm going to order a 10ft Redline pin in April , just cause I want to

tb go the jc model creative army , just sayin

Jas 'once you receive your McT tattoo there's no going back

might please a few

Where did you find them Mr puppy

That Munoz at the end interests me. I've never seen his interpretation of a log.

And where on earth did that funny looking fin box come from

They have not been around for 40 years.

Is the board really that old or is it just an excellent repro

Was browsing around on Google Images , pumped in Mickey Munoz Surfboards - I cannot remember if she was up for sale or just view mate looking at her I'd say she's a survivor helped by some tender loving care over the years ... was just looking for some of the older singles styles

Ok Obs I found more info .... she's a bonafide 1968 vintage 907 to be on website >>>> surfalog.blogspot.com .. (SNB17970.JPG & SNB17965.JPG were the pic numbers on these two)

here's another one ... decent bottom pic obs

I think you guys are talking about two different square tails...

Log square tail is probably best suited to small waves, assisting tail lift and nose rides... And drop knee turns...

However a modern square tail with hard edges is a very loose option, but quite different to a square tail log.

The Blind Fold Test - any of us could pick the difference between any log and any modern hard railed board, no matter what tail shape on either...

I like squash square tails and round pins, for various reasons...

Rounded pins for mine...

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Tux said...
Rounded pins for mine...

same same

logs are so yesterday get with the cruiser revolution

square tails with hatchets or pivot fins give better hold nose riding.
a bit of kick in the tail is also good and assists pivot turns.

this is my new model "pandanus"...we are still testing it before its released..it is a bit experimental in its design


traditional looking planshape which is why I went with the square tail but the bottom is pretty funky....heap of concave that runs back quite far towards the tail...with like a double roll on the rails to form the 50/50 rail...into a very moderate roll through the tail


its only early in its testing but so far it has been a pleasure to ride, provided you choose the right waves...I am convinced (for me anyway) that logs go great in waves that are smooth and running (point breaks or high tide beachy's) anything else they can be real dogs to ride.....I dont mind the way the squares turn but I think Mac is right...the pin would turn much smoother....shifting the concave back has highlighted the trimming capabilities of this board...out of the bottom turn...two steps forward and it just takes off and glides...a must for the complete longboard quiver


9'4"x23 1/2"x2 3/4" I am 68kgs and can kneel paddle it with ease

As always RG nice and thanks for posting the info.

68kg's...I think like when I was 14

What the hell do you eat

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stuk said...
68kg's...I think like when I was 14

What the hell do you eat

+ 1

Nice looking board there RG as per normal...you do make lovely looking toys. I agree with you re logs - thats why they are not too practical around these parts unless you have lots of room in the garage and funds to spare. If you lived northern NSW / SE Qld they would be a no a brainer I reckon. Or if you had regular access to that long long right not far from your digs.

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arkgee said...

this is my new model "pandanus"...we are still testing it before its released..it is a bit experimental in its design


traditional looking planshape which is why I went with the square tail but the bottom is pretty funky....heap of concave that runs back quite far towards the tail...with like a double roll on the rails to form the 50/50 rail...into a very moderate roll through the tail


its only early in its testing but so far it has been a pleasure to ride, provided you choose the right waves...I am convinced (for me anyway) that logs go great in waves that are smooth and running (point breaks or high tide beachy's) anything else they can be real dogs to ride.....I dont mind the way the squares turn but I think Mac is right...the pin would turn much smoother....shifting the concave back has highlighted the trimming capabilities of this board...out of the bottom turn...two steps forward and it just takes off and glides...a must for the complete longboard quiver


9'4"x23 1/2"x2 3/4" I am 68kgs and can kneel paddle it with ease

mmmmmm ....... drool ...... Goddard Pimping nice work