Hi, I have got a SB 9'1" pro and am wondering where to go from the stock fin setup, ive been told a smaller center is a good idea, its currently got the 21cm stock center and black plastic side fins.
Would it be worthwhile buying some nice FCS fins for the sideys and a smaller center? i mostly go out in the waves and might do a little flat water stuff, i guess i can put the bigger one in if i go flat only.
Cheers!
Yeah definately get rid of the black plastic FCS fins and get yourself some good fins. You will notice a big difference.
I would try a 19cm centre fin and some m4.5 side fins.
Go see the blokes in Nedlands or Osborne Park.http://standuppaddle.com.au/web/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=33
Here is some info from the Starboard website...
There are two types of materials used in the fins throughout the Starboard range.
Factors of a fins design which are critical include, base width (drive for acceleration) depth (Grip/Hold) sweep (pivot) and foil (speed/drive). These culminate to provide the ultimate blend of a fin's characteristics suited to each particular board.
Obviously different boards require different fin configurations which are ultimately suited best to each, whether it be quad or tri (sometimes both), as well as with various sizes (Lengths and widths). It has been with great care that the best combination has been tested for each of the boards through out the range. (Obviously people's body weight will come into effect to some extent).
The Hexcel composite fins are designed to maintain the flex characteristics of a fibreglass fin, whilst reducing the weight, but also maintaining strength. It has been found that an optimum response/flex for SUP's of shorter length and larger waves are these stiffer Hexcel fins for instant response.
The injection moulded (PA+GF 30%) fins provide the added flex found suitable for larger boards and smaller surf for a smoother sensation through the arc of a cutback.
I ride a converse (pretty similar) and the best setup I have found so far is a 7.5inch centre (wizfin) and AM-2 sides. Yes thats a fair bit of fin but I have tried bigger and smaller and mixtures of both and this is what works best for me in most conditions. I have actually ordered a custom 7inch wizfin centre and I think that will make the board just that little bit better on the really small days (I am 72kg - intermediate supsurfer)
There is a new set of fins on the market down by Fcs and it's the Gerry Lopez tri set up.
They are little tweaked form the future fin set. Frac smaller.
I have sold them to guys and gals for a range of boards from all conditions. Not to mention also in some longboards.http://www.surffcs.com/au/sup/fins/surf/thrusters/GL-1.aspx
I will mention that they have only been out on the market for about a month and we have already sold through a dozen sets. Very popular.
They come in a tri setup, quad setup and also in tri/quad.
Highly recommend.
