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McHenry > 9 months ago, 23 Jul 2013

McHenry

1739 posts

23 Jul 2013 2:19pm

I have a 10'' single fin on my 8 foot board. Want to change to a 1 plus 2 setup.

What size of centre fin and side biters should I use??

Anyone have anything kicking around ??

Sounds like you're after a bit more performance out of the board so if you keep all three fins around the same size then go for 5's or 7's depending on your size. Other wise a 7 and 3 side biters would be ok as well. If you have a few fins muck around with them until you come up with a combination you like.

McHenry

1739 posts

23 Jul 2013 3:39pm

7 inch centre fin and 5 inch side fins ??

Simondo

VIC

8024 posts

23 Jul 2013 4:30pm

7 or 7.5 Inch Centre Fin, and Size GX (FCS) side biters is a standard set-up. 8 inch centre would also be fine.

9-10 inch fins are really in Single Fin (only) territory... That is the 'design' intent anyway.

My thoughts/preferences are firmly with 2+1 set-ups.

62mac

24860 posts

23 Jul 2013 2:31pm

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Simondo said..

7 or 7.5 Inch Centre Fin, and Size GX (FCS) side biters is a standard set-up. 8 inch centre would also be fine.

9-10 inch fins are really in Single Fin (only) territory... That is the 'design' intent anyway.

My thoughts/preferences are firmly with 2+1 set-ups.

totally agree

McHenry

1739 posts

23 Jul 2013 4:17pm

Anyone have any side bites they want to sell.

62mac

24860 posts

23 Jul 2013 2:57pm

Simondo

VIC

8024 posts

23 Jul 2013 5:25pm

Mac, those McTavish boards sure look awesome hey!? Beautiful finish, lovely tints and designs, great shapes, high quality Aussie workmanship, and lovely fins!

62mac

24860 posts

23 Jul 2013 3:54pm

Gee mate somebody disagrees with you

all true but that board was a spray haha got ya,just posted the pic so McHenry can see the set up with small sides and a 7 inch centre.Oh and that board is gone to Asea remember him where did he vanish too?

McHenry

1739 posts

23 Jul 2013 5:50pm

Sound some super fancy side bites for 14 smackeroos and a 7 inch centre for $40 only the best in high performance surfing for this guy.

chrispy

9675 posts

23 Jul 2013 6:09pm

Good buy mchenry,

62mac

24860 posts

23 Jul 2013 6:33pm

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McHenry said..

Sound some super fancy side bites for 14 smackeroos and a 7 inch centre for $40 only the best in high performance surfing for this guy.

well done

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

23 Jul 2013 8:40pm

excuse me but i reckon you guys are over finned.

i mean i'm riding a 666 with sunny sides and a 5 1/2 centre.

even a lot ten ft 666 have less then that.

even a 12'6 or 14' 666 a 9" fin is fine.

i've seen sdr cw boards with nifty smaller fin setups.

are you guys not using your rails enough.

well

chrispy

9675 posts

23 Jul 2013 6:48pm

Yep a pair of 5's and a 3 for the centre will liven things up and bury that rail compressed.speed is your friend more that floating above The water

62mac

24860 posts

23 Jul 2013 7:00pm

Lacey Lacey Lacey,different boards mate,you have a paddle to aid your turns and drive,now your welcome to ride any of my longboards

your feed back would be welcomed but I believe I have (my) fins set up correctly

Simondo

VIC

8024 posts

23 Jul 2013 9:11pm

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laceys lane said..

excuse me but i reckon you guys are over finned.

i mean i'm riding a 666 with sunny sides and a 5 1/2 centre.

even a lot ten ft 666 have less then that.

even a 12'6 or 14' 666 a 9" fin is fine.

i've seen sdr cw boards with nifty smaller fin setups.

are you guys not using your rails enough.

well

You have too much rail length, and too much planing area!!
Planing area, interrelates to fin area... And Rocker!
Maybe I just like surfing in Slow Motion!

62mac

24860 posts

24 Jul 2013 6:13am

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McHenry said..

I have a 10'' single fin on my 8 foot board. Want to change to a 1 plus 2 setup.

What size of centre fin and side biters should I use??

Anyone have anything kicking around ??

Mate show us a picture of the under side of the 8 footer please.

McHenry

1739 posts

24 Jul 2013 9:06am

Mac,

Here is my under carriage.

McHenry

1739 posts

24 Jul 2013 9:07am

McHenry

1739 posts

24 Jul 2013 9:09am

Bit of wine around the joint as well.

62mac

24860 posts

24 Jul 2013 7:58am

6 inch center and small side bites.I like the board McH

McHenry

1739 posts

24 Jul 2013 10:15am

Any recommendations for a cheap 6 inch centre. Dont have a lot of money to spend and certainly cant afford the MCT stuff.

62mac

24860 posts

24 Jul 2013 8:54am

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McHenry said..

Any recommendations for a cheap 6 inch centre. Dont have a lot of money to spend and certainly cant afford the MCT stuff.

mate it more the shape and flex of the fin,I like the Wiz fins from McT but look out for a similar fin in ebay there's always cheap ones up for sale.

~~http://www.mctavish.com.au/Accessories/Fins/mctavish-centre-fin-red~~

McHenry

1739 posts

24 Jul 2013 11:43am

I think this is the closest I have found on ebay.

7 incher.

Thoughts ??

62mac

24860 posts

24 Jul 2013 10:14am

They are a nice fin go for it,you lucked in it will match your board

McHenry

1739 posts

24 Jul 2013 11:53am

I have also found this one.

62mac

24860 posts

24 Jul 2013 10:26am

Mate if the dion is glass and the price go for it,I think the fcs is plastic

SP

10982 posts

24 Jul 2013 5:02pm

Buy the dion, they are well made and well priced...

The FCS ones are fine 2 but I'd go the dion over the FCS.

I may have some sidebites, I'll have a look and see.

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

24 Jul 2013 7:33pm

a fins a fin, just chuck one in and get on with.

honestly you blokes are as bad as the room next door.

one bloke is there is a fin nutcase

62mac

24860 posts

24 Jul 2013 6:11pm

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laceys lane said..

a fins a fin, just chuck one in and get on with.

honestly you blokes are as bad as the room next door.

one bloke is there is a fin nutcase

Talk about a cop out coming from the fin guru,you let me down at times Lacey

McHenry

1739 posts

24 Jul 2013 7:42pm

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laceys lane said...
a fins a fin, just chuck one in and get on with.

honestly you blokes are as bad as the room next door.

one bloke is there is a fin nutcase

Dont know anything about fins so I was asking the expert panel. What fin do you use on your longboard Lacey?

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