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What's your favorite fins?

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Created by Hoppy67 > 9 months ago, 6 Jun 2011
Hoppy67
WA, 61 posts
6 Jun 2011 6:38PM
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Hey guys, Just wondering what your favorite fins are and why? It might be easier to stick with FCS as they look to be the most widely used type. just interested in how other surfers choose what fins to use, as lately I seem to swap between K2.1, K3, AM2, M5 and now I can't decide what works for me.

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
7 Jun 2011 3:48PM
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I guess it depends on the board and waves that you are surfing. Over the years I have collected about 20 sets of fins so I am my own test drive centre

On a 6,3 square tail I would normally go for PC5s on my quad I hace Sunny Garcia side fins with GX-Q rear fins, best combo so far.
On my 6,8 I generally use DHD2 fins but if I have to use it in small waves I will use a PC3 just to loosen it up a bit.

I find that glass fins are so much better than plastic fins, they generally have more drive and make the board feel more responsive.

Its all about feel so what ever feels right for you.

Feel free to PM me if you have anymore questions

Forrest
NSW, 11 posts
8 Jun 2011 2:16PM
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hey guys,
guess like doggie said its relative to the surfer, but for me personally (80kgs and ride a 6'2 thruster) have been stoked on the Performance Glass K3's, (not the new PC K3's) I find the Performance glass K3's have awesome flex characteristics at the tip, but still plenty of drive. I struggled to find a place near by that had them in stock and found these guys eventually - http://www.naturalnecessity.com.au/shop/categories/Accessories/Surfboard-Fins/

They ship for free and have great feed back if you contact them, anyway happy surfing, yeww

GPA
WA, 2529 posts
8 Jun 2011 2:20PM
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doggie said...

I find that glass fins are so much better than plastic fins, they generally have more drive and make the board feel more responsive.



I agree 100% - to me the difference is very noticeable; particularly out of a bottom turn...

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
9 Jun 2011 9:34AM
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GPA said...

doggie said...

I find that glass fins are so much better than plastic fins, they generally have more drive and make the board feel more responsive.



I agree 100% - to me the difference is very noticeable; particularly out of a bottom turn...


Yea they tend to make the bottom turn more controlable I recon.

Hoppy67
WA, 61 posts
9 Jun 2011 6:39PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I haven't tried the performance glass fins, only the performance core and glass flex. I just picked up a new Simon Anderson 6'6" for Indo and bought a set of K3 performance core, they look awesome, hoping they go as good

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
10 Jun 2011 8:37AM
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hopkincj said...

Thanks for the feedback guys. I haven't tried the performance glass fins, only the performance core and glass flex. I just picked up a new Simon Anderson 6'6" for Indo and bought a set of K3 performance core, they look awesome, hoping they go as good



That will be a great combo for Indo, K3s should give it a bit of loosness. Have a great trip!!

WATER MAN
WA, 139 posts
2 Jul 2011 7:27AM
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Doll fins

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
4 Jul 2011 11:06AM
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Forrest said...

hey guys,
guess like doggie said its relative to the surfer, but for me personally (80kgs and ride a 6'2 thruster) have been stoked on the Performance Glass K3's, (not the new PC K3's) I find the Performance glass K3's have awesome flex characteristics at the tip, but still plenty of drive. I struggled to find a place near by that had them in stock and found these guys eventually - http://www.naturalnecessity.com.au/shop/categories/Accessories/Surfboard-Fins/

They ship for free and have great feed back if you contact them, anyway happy surfing, yeww


Thats a great site, thanks



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