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Do I Really Need A Fin Cover?

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evlPanda
evlPanda

NSW

9207 posts

1 Apr 2009 10:35am
OK, so the fin cover saved the fin a little last weekend when I was trolling upwind and I squeezed a little close to an anchored boat, hitting the anchor chain, but apart from that I've probably only tapped a rock once coming in to the beach.

Ok, so I wouldn't have this little scar on my shin if I'd left it on a few months back either.

But, I notice most people don't use fin covers. Are there any arguments for/against using fin covers?
Bristol
Bristol

ACT

347 posts

1 Apr 2009 11:10am
Definitely use one! I use mine all the time; it slows me down, and so I don't crash in to things as fast.

Leave the board bag on, for the same reason. I found you have to cut a hole in the bag for the mast base.
ducati
ducati

QLD

474 posts

1 Apr 2009 10:42am
Actually i'm more paranoid about UV damage so while I tend NOT to use a fincover
Like Bristol I leave my boardbag on
but also leave the sailbag on so my sail lasts forever and I only need a 9m sail which I can still use in 40kn in it's furled state........

555
555

555

892 posts

1 Apr 2009 9:38am
The ultimate solution really is one of those fin quiver bags. You can ditch all those individual fin covers, and use just the one for all of them. As an added bonus, if you find yourself over finned at any point it's really easy to just change to a different fin. They do tend to hum a bit at anything over about 15 knots though.
Gestalt
Gestalt

QLD

14722 posts

1 Apr 2009 11:40am
i'm going back to sailing one designs,

then none of this matters.
DavMen
DavMen

NSW

1509 posts

1 Apr 2009 2:18pm
Last time I used a fin cover, I found it created heaps of drag, and then I lost it.
drift
drift

VIC

737 posts

1 Apr 2009 2:50pm
Help....expertise needed
Is there a boom cover available???..mine appears to get wet sometimes
Wet Willy
Wet Willy

TAS

2317 posts

1 Apr 2009 2:51pm
I've been leaving the mast bag on; it helps the cams rotate more smoothly. Can be difficult to rig, though.
NDH47
NDH47

NSW

102 posts

1 Apr 2009 2:54pm
My JP fin covers are made of a different material on each side of the fin.

Could this help my upwind ability on starboard tack?

Could leaving my boardbag on assist in uphauling & waterstarting in chop?
Richiefish
Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

1 Apr 2009 1:56pm
mast bag makes a handy reusable condom in a clinch....
Bristol
Bristol

ACT

347 posts

1 Apr 2009 3:33pm
Can you get covers for the covers, so that the (original) covers aren't so UV-exposed? Dakine and Prolimit don't seem to mention them on their websites; maybe NP.

There's gotta be a market for these; might even turn the global recession around.
Gestalt
Gestalt

QLD

14722 posts

1 Apr 2009 3:06pm
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Bristol said...

Can you get covers for the covers, so that the (original) covers aren't so UV-exposed? Dakine and Prolimit don't seem to mention them on their websites; maybe NP.

There's gotta be a market for these; might even turn the global recession around.


you mean like a bag bag?
drift
drift

VIC

737 posts

1 Apr 2009 4:13pm
Is it possible to vacuum pack yourself and your rig to avoid any contact with water and/ or UV???
If so, how will it affect my gybes and my ability to attract sharks????
Richiefish
Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

1 Apr 2009 3:14pm
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Bristol said...

Can you get covers for the covers, so that the (original) covers aren't so UV-exposed? Dakine and Prolimit don't seem to mention them on their websites; maybe NP.

There's gotta be a market for these; might even turn the global recession around.


just smear Naish brand 30+ uv cream on everything exposed to daylight ! (yes this includes your car)
Gestalt
Gestalt

QLD

14722 posts

1 Apr 2009 3:21pm
on a serious note,

aerospace protectorant works well as sunscreen for your kit.
Bristol
Bristol

ACT

347 posts

1 Apr 2009 4:26pm
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Gestalt said...
you mean like a bag bag?

LOL, Gesty. Don't start that again.

swoosh
swoosh

QLD

1929 posts

1 Apr 2009 4:09pm
as far as useful and informative threads go, this must be close to top of the list.

can we get it stickied?

sausage
sausage

QLD

4873 posts

1 Apr 2009 4:25pm
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Gestalt said...

Bristol said...

Can you get covers for the covers, so that the (original) covers aren't so UV-exposed? Dakine and Prolimit don't seem to mention them on their websites; maybe NP.

There's gotta be a market for these; might even turn the global recession around.


you mean like a bag bag?


Then this would stop it becoming a (has)been bag

Thanks for the advice also guys - I've decided to keep my new boom wrapped in plastic so it doesn't get scuffed.
elmo
elmo

WA

8879 posts

1 Apr 2009 2:27pm
I notice a certain prominent member of team SRM is keeping very quiet about sailing with fin covers left on.
pepe47
pepe47

WA

1382 posts

1 Apr 2009 2:47pm
Noticed that certain areas of wetsuits can be protected with boardshorts too.
Richiefish
Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

1 Apr 2009 7:45pm
One of the best fin covers on the market are the ones Seaworld use on the dolphins to prevent "fin sunburn".
Another top notch product is the genuine Valiant, after market fin cover.You can get an EK fin cover ,but this is not a genuine Holden product ...
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

1 Apr 2009 6:06pm
WTF are you all on about????!!!!

They all come from Cobra in Thailand so they are all the same.
Richiefish
Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

1 Apr 2009 8:24pm
they may look the same, but they dont feel the same ! (comfortwise)
easty
easty

TAS

2213 posts

1 Apr 2009 9:27pm
Help - my fin cover is stuck!
upwind
upwind

QLD

166 posts

1 Apr 2009 8:27pm
I reckon Gladwrap is the best..........wrap yourself and all your gear up before ya leave home and nothing gets wet, works even better if you don't leave home
Old Salty
Old Salty

VIC

1271 posts

1 Apr 2009 9:36pm
I wear my fin cover as a sun hat. Makes me go faster on the water
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