In this SUPboarder Pro series about fins, we test some theories around fins and show you how fins really do make a difference to your paddling. In this episode, we talk you through the number of fins that should be in your board and how you can play around with the configuration to get a […]
Hi Beau, cool vid and very interesting so see your opinion about the 2+1 / thruster set-up compared to the quad. I’m preferring a quad setup as I found it a bit more stable than a thruster set up and the speed advantage gives me the edge to use them over thrusters. However I’m using a lot of different fins to find the most speed on the wave, therefore I like the phrase of quads have no brakes as an advantage but also as a disadvantage. Brand that I use are Quobba’s, Riptide fins and soon I’ll test the Evafins.… Read more »
Hi Levon, Awesome comment and pic attached too. I like the look of those fins! I’m glad to hear that you have been experimenting with fins to find the right configuration. It would be interesting to know what kind of waves you surf with those boards and fins set ups, whether they are slow or steep waves? You’re right in saying that certain boards call for certain fin set ups (like the Quatro as a thruster) but it also depends on personal preference to get the feeling you want out of the board. They say ‘with speed comes stability’ so… Read more »
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Hi Beau, cool vid and very interesting so see your opinion about the 2+1 / thruster set-up compared to the quad. I’m preferring a quad setup as I found it a bit more stable than a thruster set up and the speed advantage gives me the edge to use them over thrusters. However I’m using a lot of different fins to find the most speed on the wave, therefore I like the phrase of quads have no brakes as an advantage but also as a disadvantage. Brand that I use are Quobba’s, Riptide fins and soon I’ll test the Evafins.… Read more »
Hi Levon, Awesome comment and pic attached too. I like the look of those fins! I’m glad to hear that you have been experimenting with fins to find the right configuration. It would be interesting to know what kind of waves you surf with those boards and fins set ups, whether they are slow or steep waves? You’re right in saying that certain boards call for certain fin set ups (like the Quatro as a thruster) but it also depends on personal preference to get the feeling you want out of the board. They say ‘with speed comes stability’ so… Read more »