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Created by Salty Sea Dog Salty Sea Dog  > 9 months ago, 24 Jun 2014
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Salty Sea Dog
Salty Sea Dog

VIC

346 posts

24 Jun 2014 7:45pm
Anybody got any recommendations? I'm riding K2.1's at the moment but fancy trying something different.

Board is a 6'2 x 21 round tail, and I'm around 76kgs.

qwerty
qwerty

NSW

807 posts

24 Jun 2014 9:30pm
Currently using Scarfini HX3 Quads in my 5'11.
I weigh the same as you.
I like them. Havent tried another set of quads in that board though. Only ran it as a thruster momentarily.

unclethirsty
unclethirsty

385 posts

24 Jun 2014 8:11pm
I'm going thru the same process First up glass flex M7's..to far forward,(using finz syatem) then Simon Large glass too far back.. Back to m7's now coupla cms forward & I've got my MR tfx twinnies in my hand trying to figure where to put 'em. From what I've read it can take a while to get a quad fin setup dialed just right, but its fun trying. Have a look over on realsurf-shortboards only-quad/thruster ride report helpes to shed some light also www.mckeesurf.com/?page_id=267.
Bertie
Bertie

NSW

1351 posts

24 Jun 2014 10:25pm
M5 or M7 template in performance core should do the trick.
mocha1
mocha1

WA

934 posts

24 Jun 2014 9:16pm
Started with m7s and m3 rears-first quad.....was great
then pc7 with Hx rears. Not bad
indoFins version of K2.1s with the small rears....pretty good
then magic happened with a set of power base armor DXL (m7) combined with Dm (m4) in bigger powerful indo waves
but my best all round set definitely Stretch SF4s....good in what I normally surf, beachies and reefs up to head high

also have a set of V2s which are waiting to be tested!!!

second the mckee site...has some good info

my sled is a 6'2 x 20 epoxy roundish tail I weigh 90kgs
mitchbat
mitchbat

WA

399 posts

25 Jun 2014 9:47am
The magic combo for me is G-Am fronts with GX-Q trailers in my shorty - 6'1 x 20 1/2 round tail and grovellor - 6'0 x 21 round tail.
For my step up mayhem GMB5's - 6'5 x 20 1/4. I'm 90kg
When it's a bit bigger I use a Darc drive trailer in the thruster slot on the shorty.
chrispy
chrispy

WA

9675 posts

25 Jun 2014 10:38am
For the wider tail I have found my perfect mix by accident. Am2 fronts and the asher pacey set in the rear. The full asher pacey was too pivoty for me. This set up.seem.to go mean.
Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi

NSW

14256 posts

25 Jun 2014 6:31pm
I have been using these the last few months - very happy with them. They are not what you would call a rocket ship fin - just nice and reliable - never let you down. A nice all rounder - ridden them from 2 to 6 ft plus and they hold in nicely - you can really put a lot into your turns and they just hold and respond beautifully. I use them in a wide tailed board (Potatonator) - for me wide tails = big fins narrow tail = small fins.






DJMWA
DJMWA

WA

345 posts

25 Jun 2014 5:39pm
I was just about to recommend the same fin Ted. I've mucked around a little with a few different setups and have found these to be the most reliable all-round. I've also used the rusty quads in bigger stuff but I tend just to go for a thruster if it's over 6 foot nowadays (unless it's super hollow.) I'm 83kg and use them in a HP short board for anyone who is interested.
jbshack
jbshack

WA

6913 posts

25 Jun 2014 10:29pm
Fins are getting so bloody confusing. I think they could almost introduce it as subject in high school
unclethirsty
unclethirsty

385 posts

26 Jun 2014 7:03am
Have any of you guys tried the MR tfx's in front? if so what did you use in the rears. I was thinking that as the MR'S are a big fin something like an M5 in th rear. I'm 100kg & the board is a Grant Miller subx 7" with a wide tail.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish

QLD

1332 posts

28 Jun 2014 6:20am
GXQ's with the MR's.
Too loose go up a touch in size.
This would be a sub 3' combo btw.
GSS
GSS

GSS

WA

75 posts

2 Jul 2014 5:30pm
Stretch PC or Kinetic Parko Quads have worked best for me...
Razzonater
Razzonater

2224 posts

2 Jul 2014 8:00pm
Simon Anderson quads are the best. Best foil on them and as a heavier fella they allow as much back foot as ya got. I got a set of controllers too which are pretty good
vishy
vishy

WA

451 posts

4 Jul 2014 8:51pm
80kgs.

PC3 front and rear.

You can go surprisingly small, you will ditch the drag lf the big fins and not lose much drive .
DJ12
DJ12

WA

42 posts

5 Jul 2014 7:53pm
I am riding a 6'4" home made quad with a bit of extra volume that's subtly hidden in a shortboard profile - definitely not fish shape or anything. I run M7 fronts and 'side bites' - those tiny little long boarding side fins - in the rear to loosen it up a bit and it goes a treat. I still get plenty of drive out of turns, it bites well into steep waves and the board turns on a dime. I've used this same fin setup on a large fish shaped quad too and it seemed to work just as well. I know quads are notoriously sensitive and all boards will be different, but for the relatively low cost to purchase a pair of the side bites, I'd definitely recommend giving it a go.
jbshack
jbshack

WA

6913 posts

7 Jul 2014 2:36pm
Not quads but didn't see the need to start another thread. I just ordered a Set of Jordy Futures in Medium last night on EBAY (Local supplier) for $100 delivered that i thought was good

Just looking at some stretch fins also on Gumtree that are very reasonably priced
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