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Macaha said..
Shame is not red

is red faster

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Macaha said..
What fin came with your board obct and what length is it?

Big board = big motor/fin

It came without a fin, I just threw in a 10" Dion dolphin and didn't really think too much about it. Now that I'm enjoying the board so much, I'm starting to want to try a few new things.

i tried a 9.5 hatchet but it didn't impress me so I went back to the dolphin.

i would like it if the board could be whipped a little better, my pintail is exceptional at that, considering it's size, but I think that may have a lot to with the foil in the tail.

may give del a call and see what he thinks.

OB have a look at the Salty Merchants fins too, I've got a 9" flex fin in my 10' whalebone and find it a great all rounder. However on the hotlog I've heard the Shapers Big Kahuna also works well.

www.thesaltymerchants.com/small-single-fins/9-matte-black

Vanders, I may try one of those salty flex fins, never really tried anything quite like them before, maybe the Elevator.

The more I read the more it seems to boil down to just 3 things, with only 2 really counting for me:

1. The broader bottom to top fins set back for nose riding

2. The classic dolphin with a wide base and a gradual taper set towards the middle of the box for all round performance and a good glide

3. A tall narrow flex fin set a bit forward in the box for more whippy rail to rail work and good speed out of a turn.

For me, 2 does not really count because I have 2 boards specially made for a good cruise and glide, the SouL Surf and the Munoz. 1 does not count for much because, as much as I like it, I'm not really a very good nose rider.

So I'll have a crack at a fin that may suit 3.

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obct said..
Vanders, I may try one of those salty flex fins, never really tried anything quite like them before, maybe the Elevator.

The more I read the more it seems to boil down to just 3 things, with only 2 really counting for me:

1. The broader bottom to top fins set back for nose riding

2. The classic dolphin with a wide base and a gradual taper set towards the middle of the box for all round performance and a good glide

3. A tall narrow flex fin set a bit forward in the box for more whippy rail to rail work and good speed out of a turn.

For me, 2 does not really count because I have 2 boards specially made for a good cruise and glide, the SouL Surf and the Munoz. 1 does not count for much because, as much as I like it, I'm not really a very good nose rider.

So I'll have a crack at a fin that may suit 3.

Summarised beautifully dude, I'd also look at that Thomas by Alkali as well. With the big rake they turn awesome but they are heavy in the turn, you drive in hard and they respond.

Maybe email melissa@alkalifins.com.au

I'm getting as bad as those Mct boys

I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

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Macaha said..
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.

actually macs wife and family in type for mac.


all he's mumbles about is bloody new fandangled gadgets .


so shopping online or even facebook is well out of his scope of works especially when you consider his mobile phone really is two cans and some string

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laceys lane said..

Macaha said..
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.

actually macs wife and family in type for mac.


all he's mumbles about is bloody new fandangled gadgets .


so shopping online or even facebook is well out of his scope of works especially when you consider his mobile phone really is two cans and some string

speaking of phones,have you dialled up your unlimited mates for the race

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Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment

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chrispy said..

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment

Oh your such a tease looking forward to the photos

Now back in the Day..when fins were fins, not a hipsters accessory

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surfbroker said...
Now back in the Day..when fins were fins, not a hipsters accessory

Yeeew.... Very cool photo..

Love old looking fins.

But modern day fins **** all over them for usability.

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chrispy said..

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment

right, stakes are raised.

im getting a imaginary fin from the 'its all in you mind" fin company

here's a photo below
















man these fins do it all- nose ride fast flex stiff drive loose tight snappy edgy stable you name it.


the fin has 2 sensors- one that feels what the board is doing


the other sensors what your doing and automatically dial in your ability from expert to plodder.


colours- anything you want.


there is some many models other than the photo above but you'll just have to imagine it as they are so new they are even made yet



you'll never surf better

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laceys lane said..

chrispy said..

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment

right, stakes are raised.

im getting a imaginary fin from the 'its all in you mind" fin company

here's a photo below
















man these fins do it all- nose ride fast flex stiff drive loose tight snappy edgy stable you name it.


the fin has 2 sensors- one that feels what the board is doing


the other sensors what your doing and automatically dial in your ability from expert to plodder.


colours- anything you want.


there is some many models other than the photo above but you'll just have to imagine it as they are so new they are even made yet



you'll never surf better

you could be right

But you aren't Lacey knickers

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thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers

oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______

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laceys lane said..

thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers

oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______

You two should write a book it would be an all time best seller.

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Macaha said...

laceys lane said..

thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers

oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______

You two should write a book it would be an all time best seller.

I know nothing about mangos

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laceys lane said..

Macaha said...

laceys lane said..

thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers

oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______

You two should write a book it would be an all time best seller.

I know nothing about mangos

or fins

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thePup said..

I know one thing Pup when you do come over here,you will be made to eat mangos ,how many is to be discided

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Macaha said..

thePup said..

I know one thing Pup when you do come over here,you will be made to eat mangos ,how many is to be discided

hmmmm bit like a reverse BEERFINE I think I like your way of thinking ex-Prez

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laceys lane said..

chrispy said..

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment

right, stakes are raised.

im getting a imaginary fin from the 'its all in you mind" fin company

here's a photo below
















man these fins do it all- nose ride fast flex stiff drive loose tight snappy edgy stable you name it.


the fin has 2 sensors- one that feels what the board is doing


the other sensors what your doing and automatically dial in your ability from expert to plodder.


colours- anything you want.


there is some many models other than the photo above but you'll just have to imagine it as they are so new they are even made yet



you'll never surf better

You've been smoking Roy's cigarettes

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chrispy said...

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment

Has SDR gone into making fins

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laceys lane said..

chrispy said..

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment

right, stakes are raised.

im getting a imaginary fin from the 'its all in you mind" fin company

here's a photo below
















man these fins do it all- nose ride fast flex stiff drive loose tight snappy edgy stable you name it.


the fin has 2 sensors- one that feels what the board is doing


the other sensors what your doing and automatically dial in your ability from expert to plodder.


colours- anything you want.


there is some many models other than the photo above but you'll just have to imagine it as they are so new they are even made yet



you'll never surf better

I'll take 2, here's my imaginary money

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Macaha said..

laceys lane said..

Macaha said...

laceys lane said..

thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers

oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______

You two should write a book it would be an all time best seller.

I know nothing about mangos

or fins

yeah me silly wastes my time actually surfing when I could be really getting into fins instead


again you guys keep cracking me up, who needs a pipe with you lot


ps there is no future chasing the perfect fin




seriously find a fin you like for your long board and stick to it

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AndyrooMac said..

chrispy said...

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment

Has SDR gone into making fins

Carpark talk tells me YES

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laceys lane said wtf



seriously find a fin you like for your long board and stick to it

life would be boring but your right,Chrispy would say your wrong

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Macaha said..

laceys lane said wtf



seriously find a fin you like for your long board and stick to it

life would be boring but your right,Chrispy would say your wrong

I think he is right...but it nice to try things different imo. my big board I have only ridden as a single and I love it so much. im going to try it as a 2+1 again. why? no reason,just for fun


mac your carpark talk is wrong, sdr is not going into fins

Oh I won't listen to the table of no knowledge just kidding but hey love his new log model on the gram.