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vanders1 > 9 months ago, 29 Jan 2015

vanders1

QLD

3809 posts

29 Jan 2015 10:44pm

There's something about the classic style of a single fin board that attracts me, so the question is on a general purpose board is there anything really to be gained by adding an extra 2 sides on a board 9'6 and longer?

Sandsy1

NSW

814 posts

30 Jan 2015 1:11am

Only need one fin. In a steep take off, it's nice to be able to side slip down the face, too many fins and you nose dive.

Just like the feel of a single fin, even on my 9'4".

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

30 Jan 2015 5:28am

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vanders1 said..
There's something about the classic style of a single fin board that attracts me, so the question is on a general purpose board is there anything really to be gained by adding an extra 2 sides on a board 9'6 and longer?

Singles do look nice on the right board,even more so when the fin is glassed in.
My take is 100% single on a log type board and side bites on general purpose board.

McHenry

1739 posts

30 Jan 2015 8:31am

I like to ride my Whalebone single unless its a bit bumpy then I find the 2 + 1 more comfortable to ride.

SP

10982 posts

30 Jan 2015 6:25am

Depends on the rails, IMO no point having side bites on a proper log. Round rails, square tails and side fins don't work.

If it has some edge in the then I like them, doesn't mean I'll use them all the time.

The how much volume thread ( I think) has bob clip which explains it really well IMO.

chrispy

9675 posts

30 Jan 2015 7:24am

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SP said..
Depends on the rails, IMO no point having side bites on a proper log. Round rails, square tails and side fins don't work.

If it has some edge in the then I like them, doesn't mean I'll use them all the time.

The how much volume thread ( I think) has bob clip which explains it really well IMO.

pretty well said SP. the only time I use multi fins on my longboard is on a full hp,which does not really get ridden anymore. I love the single fin feeling,its just so clean and fun....plus it slows me down when I start getting a bit kook like on my shorty

Tux

VIC

3829 posts

30 Jan 2015 11:39am

Single all the way I reckon!

smh

NSW

7269 posts

30 Jan 2015 12:55pm

On a board 9'6 and over I'd go a single fin no worries. I had a 10 footer some time back that was a round pin with a hard edge around the tail and a 10 inch pivot or hatchet and it was agreat board. Can't go wrong .

smh

NSW

7269 posts

30 Jan 2015 1:00pm

That's her . Modern longboard shape and rails with a single. Simple

Souwester

1266 posts

30 Jan 2015 10:02am

Single for me, had a 9'6 Mct FB, so much more forgiving and playful in small waves and super stable and trustworthy in bigger stuff (that slip you get is a god send at times). They just tend to find there way, side fins good on 9ft performance mal where you are driving in and out of turns and going top to bottom.

Nothing beats a good single fin IMO!

smh

NSW

7269 posts

30 Jan 2015 1:04pm

The fin. When I got it I thought the shaper might have put a dolphin style fin on it but he told me this fin works good and it did. I never even moved it the whole timei had the board.

stuk

NSW

894 posts

30 Jan 2015 3:21pm

I took the 7"centre and side bites out of my 9'1" Egan and replaced it with 9" single and the thing just flies in comparison. Great for long carvy type top to bottom moves.

vanders1

QLD

3809 posts

30 Jan 2015 2:27pm

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stuk said..
I took the 7"centre and side bites out of my 9'1" Egan and replaced it with 9" single and the thing just flies in comparison. Great for long carvy type top to bottom moves.

It's interesting you say that, when I first took the sides out of my 10'er and changed the centre to a 9" flex it defiantly seemed faster too.

I think I'll just stick to a single then for the build.

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

30 Jan 2015 2:37pm

New board single

It depends on how you want to ride,your single is going to be faster but is not going to turn as sharp.

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

30 Jan 2015 2:50pm

I took out the sides bits on my evo 2.

but I didn't make it a single.

I went full on thruster setup and im proud of it

.

way faster and looser

bloody single fins are only good on logs

or you can't surf and need to retrain yourself, then they have a purpose

smh

NSW

7269 posts

30 Jan 2015 4:04pm

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laceys lane said..
I took out the sides bits on my evo 2.

but I didn't make it a single.

I went full on thruster setup and im proud of it

.

way faster and looser

bloody single fins are only good on logs

or you can't surf and need to retrain yourself, then they have a purpose

Or you can try and ride a 9 foot board like a short board and make it look ugly

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

30 Jan 2015 3:17pm

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smh said..

laceys lane said..
I took out the sides bits on my evo 2.

but I didn't make it a single.

I went full on thruster setup and im proud of it

.

way faster and looser

bloody single fins are only good on logs

or you can't surf and need to retrain yourself, then they have a purpose

Or you can try and ride a 9 foot board like a short board and make it look ugly

nar, smooth flow school is the go

but seriously I never try to surf a longboard like a shorty. I mean why bother.

for me, even on a cutback, sure I want it to turn but with smoothness and flow and be able to connect.

ive always rated connecting big. my all time fave surfers are mr and tom curren.

and guess what- they weren't riding single fins

SP

10982 posts

30 Jan 2015 1:21pm

Technically... Not true...

MR was early in his career. Before the Reno/ Aipa twins.... Even after he still had singke till thruster got popular....

Someone of the old lightning bolts on his wall in the shop were things of beauty... There was s parish that was boner material

But I'm with you on the thruster, love the feel on the lb when it has enough juice to move them. Otherwise I'll ride a single.

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

30 Jan 2015 3:25pm

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SP said..
Technically... Not true...

MR was early in his career. Before the Reno/ Aipa twins.... Someone of the old lightning bolts on his wall in the shop were things of beauty...

yes, yes.

. but his influence on my was when he kicked off on his twinnies

curren. magic magic magic bottom turn. I get so inspired when ever I see him surf in vids

~~http://surferspath.com/video/tom-currens-first-wave-at-jeffreys-bay-from-live-the-search-series.html#fw7TU327XutWiEML.97~~

SP

10982 posts

30 Jan 2015 1:26pm

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laceys lane said...

SP said..
Technically... Not true...

MR was early in his career. Before the Reno/ Aipa twins.... Someone of the old lightning bolts on his wall in the shop were things of beauty...

yes, yes.

. but his influence on my was when he kicked of on his twinnies

curren. magic magic magic bottom turn. I get so inspired when ever I see him surf in vids

~~http://surferspath.com/video/tom-currens-first-wave-at-jeffreys-bay-from-live-the-search-series.html#fw7TU327XutWiEML.97~~

Yeah, I know what you meant...

If you have time Google
Curren single Fin...
He rips on 1 also...

chrispy

9675 posts

30 Jan 2015 1:28pm

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laceys lane said...

SP said..
Technically... Not true...

MR was early in his career. Before the Reno/ Aipa twins.... Someone of the old lightning bolts on his wall in the shop were things of beauty...

yes, yes.

No double pumps in those bottom turns...it's something that sh1ts me with the current pros

Ted the Kiwi

NSW

14256 posts

30 Jan 2015 6:43pm

Great clip as always but how funny does that longboard he is riding look!

Tractorguy

TAS

543 posts

30 Jan 2015 9:53pm

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Nah

asea

QLD

5544 posts

31 Jan 2015 9:31am

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Tux said..
Single all the way I reckon!

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

31 Jan 2015 9:44am

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asea said..

Tux said..
Single all the way I reckon!

not everyone wants to point and glide old boy

I could say a whole lot more on this but I'm be nice

asea

QLD

5544 posts

31 Jan 2015 9:51am

Mac seriously my last single fin 9'4'' was great, not a log, i have asked for it back but the owner says its a keeper,i believe the side bites are used for sucky ,heavy waves to hold you in bit i know nothing i just ride em

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

31 Jan 2015 10:15am

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asea said..
Mac seriously my last single fin 9'4'' was great, not a log, i have asked for it back but the owner says its a keeper,i believe the side bites are used for sucky ,heavy waves to hold you in bit i know nothing i just ride em

Oh just another super board you sold

asea

QLD

5544 posts

31 Jan 2015 10:30am

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Macaha said..

asea said..

Mac seriously my last single fin 9'4'' was great, not a log, i have asked for it back but the owner says its a keeper,i believe the side bites are used for sucky ,heavy waves to hold you in bit i know nothing i just ride em

Oh just another super board you sold

haha you know what its like theres plenty more out there to try

vanders1

QLD

3809 posts

31 Jan 2015 11:55am

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Macaha said..

asea said..

Tux said..
Single all the way I reckon!

not everyone wants to point and glide old boy

I could say a whole lot more on this but I'm be nice

Please feel free to say what you think mate, that's why I've asked the question, I want opinions.

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

31 Jan 2015 12:09pm

You cant handle opinions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hang on that not how it goes. Wrong line , wrong movie

Please disregard

SP

10982 posts

31 Jan 2015 1:15pm

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asea said...

Tux said..
Single all the way I reckon!

Riding a single is like driving a V8 down the highway.

Riding a 2+1 is like driving a corolla in traffic.

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