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katana > 9 months ago, 9 Apr 2013

katana

644 posts

9 Apr 2013 1:28pm

should be available by july

doggie

15849 posts

9 Apr 2013 1:53pm

Im glad you can use your old fins in it

Sham1984

VIC

415 posts

9 Apr 2013 4:28pm

would the connection loosen up over time if you were constantly changing fins?

that would be my concern. although i like how they sit flush

doggie

15849 posts

9 Apr 2013 3:13pm

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Sham1984 said...
would the connection loosen up over time if you were constantly changing fins?

that would be my concern. although i like how they sit flush

I thought the same thing, I wonder what type of plastic they use??

JBFletch

QLD

1287 posts

9 Apr 2013 5:59pm

other makers have come and gone with lock in screwless fins.

keen to see how it goes.

and yes being able to use you old fins works pretty good too

CMC

QLD

3954 posts

9 Apr 2013 6:34pm

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Sham1984 said...
would the connection loosen up over time if you were constantly changing fins?

that would be my concern. although i like how they sit flush

The pin is a titanium rod with a bearing placed on it.

At Surf Expo they had a fin set that had been snapped in and out 6000 times. Still snug as a bug, super tight.

This system is insane!

doggie

15849 posts

9 Apr 2013 4:44pm

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CMC said...

Sham1984 said...
would the connection loosen up over time if you were constantly changing fins?

that would be my concern. although i like how they sit flush

The pin is a titanium rod with a bearing placed on it.

At Surf Expo they had a fin set that had been snapped in and out 6000 times. Still snug as a bug, super tight.

This system is insane!

Im guessing that they will sell the old plugs?

MickPC

8266 posts

9 Apr 2013 4:51pm

Personally screwing in a screw or 2 doesn't bother me & I still think futures are better. Would have to be handy if you were travelling & staying in each place for a short time though.

Boothie88

161 posts

9 Apr 2013 7:25pm

Could this mean less damaged fin plugs?

Just loose the fin instead?

CMC

QLD

3954 posts

9 Apr 2013 10:33pm

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MickPC said...
Personally screwing in a screw or 2 doesn't bother me & I still think futures are better. Would have to be handy if you were travelling & staying in each place for a short time though.

It won't really be possible to say that any more, when you see the system you will understand. This system has all of of the good points of Futures with so much more. This includes being easier to install, lower footprint in the board allowing tail flex etc.

I like Futures but this is better than anything I have seen before.

katana

644 posts

9 Apr 2013 9:01pm

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you can still screw in the fins for extra lock if you want

looks like they have used a combination of futures with a stronger anchoring lug at the front ,with speed fins snap in roller in the rear but much stronger ,the base is made with a honeycomb composite ,so it will laminate yet still flex with the board better than most systems,cant wait to try it out

katana

644 posts

9 Apr 2013 9:07pm

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Boothie88 said...
Could this mean less damaged fin plugs?

Just loose the fin instead?

there is always going to be a week point like redex ,they were so strong they just tore a giant whole in your board

Ted the Kiwi

NSW

14256 posts

10 Apr 2013 9:47am

I like the look of this new fin system - thanks for posting. Technology and surfing working together

Tux

VIC

3829 posts

10 Apr 2013 10:44am

Any chance they will get off there ****ing high horse and sell the system (i.e plugs, jigs etc) to the backyard guys in Australia...or will we be forced to buy directly from the US and get shafted on the price or use a different fin system?

MickPC

8266 posts

10 Apr 2013 9:24am

Oh ok...flexing with the board sounds pretty cool

johnnybravo

4 posts

10 Apr 2013 7:04pm

Hey Katana. Will u be in your shop this sat morning? Was gonna swing in and get some advice on a board. Plus i need tod to get a new wetty.

katana

644 posts

11 Apr 2013 6:59am

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johnnybravo said...
Hey Katana. Will u be in your shop this sat morning? Was gonna swing in and get some advice on a board. Plus i need tod to get a new wetty.

for sure Johnny i will l be there but only 9 til 12

Simosurf70

1 posts

28 Apr 2013 11:23am

Hi, just saw this new fin system and was wondering if it is possible to buy the new fins to be put into the original FCS system. I have 8 boards with many fins but really would like a set for Indo. Can they screw into old system ?

katana

644 posts

29 Apr 2013 6:27am

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Simosurf70 said...
Hi, just saw this new fin system and was wondering if it is possible to buy the new fins to be put into the original FCS system. I have 8 boards with many fins but really would like a set for Indo. Can they screw into old system ?

sorry mate the new fins wont fit in the old plugs

synsies1000

270 posts

29 Apr 2013 9:58am

just having a look thru the site and found a special on FCS Greenflex fins , heres the link-

www.surffcs.com.au/collections/thrusters .then go to PAGE 4!

some over 50% off!

Sham1984

VIC

415 posts

29 Apr 2013 12:27pm

How hard would it be to get the new system put in my current boards?

Boothie88

161 posts

29 Apr 2013 12:53pm

Are they going to be phasing out the "old" fins? Should i be stocking up?

katana

644 posts

29 Apr 2013 1:34pm

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Sham1984 said...
How hard would it be to get the new system put in my current boards?

depends if there fusion or the 2 plug set up ,i think the 2 plug would be an easier conversion.

katana

644 posts

29 Apr 2013 1:37pm

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Boothie88 said...
Are they going to be phasing out the "old" fins? Should i be stocking up?

i think there would be enough old fcs fins around for many years to come

maybe alot cheaper

Jay25

9 posts

29 Apr 2013 7:27pm

Can someone post a link of the new system, I couldn't see the photo.

Hunter S

516 posts

1 May 2013 8:32pm

Looks great, stoked to see FCS fighting back against the increasing dominance of Futures fins. I'm sick of Futures fins wobbling in the box, their crap shapes which are all so similar and expensive fins.

Also looks to me like the new FCS fins will fit in the old boxes - just have to cut the end of the tabs.

katana

644 posts

2 May 2013 8:47am

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Hunter S said...
Looks great, stoked to see FCS fighting back against the increasing dominance of Futures fins. I'm sick of Futures fins wobbling in the box, their crap shapes which are all so similar and expensive fins.

Also looks to me like the new FCS fins will fit in the old boxes - just have to cut the end of the tabs.

good point

I cant remember who, but I think there maybe a plug coming out this year that takes the current fcs fins and futures

Sham1984

VIC

415 posts

2 May 2013 1:45pm

^ that would be cool!

LateStarter

589 posts

7 May 2013 12:36pm

I'm guessing the FCS2 fins must be pretty close to being released, as Clearwater Surf are advertising all their current FCS fin stock at half price!

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