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laceys lane
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17 Feb 2015 9:27pm
Macaha said..
Shame is not red


is red faster
obct
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17 Feb 2015 10:29pm
Macaha said..
What fin came with your board obct and what length is it?

Big board = big motor/fin


It came without a fin, I just threw in a 10" Dion dolphin and didn't really think too much about it. Now that I'm enjoying the board so much, I'm starting to want to try a few new things.

i tried a 9.5 hatchet but it didn't impress me so I went back to the dolphin.

i would like it if the board could be whipped a little better, my pintail is exceptional at that, considering it's size, but I think that may have a lot to with the foil in the tail.

may give del a call and see what he thinks.
vanders1
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17 Feb 2015 10:48pm
OB have a look at the Salty Merchants fins too, I've got a 9" flex fin in my 10' whalebone and find it a great all rounder. However on the hotlog I've heard the Shapers Big Kahuna also works well.

www.thesaltymerchants.com/small-single-fins/9-matte-black

obct
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18 Feb 2015 1:01am
Vanders, I may try one of those salty flex fins, never really tried anything quite like them before, maybe the Elevator.

The more I read the more it seems to boil down to just 3 things, with only 2 really counting for me:

1. The broader bottom to top fins set back for nose riding

2. The classic dolphin with a wide base and a gradual taper set towards the middle of the box for all round performance and a good glide

3. A tall narrow flex fin set a bit forward in the box for more whippy rail to rail work and good speed out of a turn.

For me, 2 does not really count because I have 2 boards specially made for a good cruise and glide, the SouL Surf and the Munoz. 1 does not count for much because, as much as I like it, I'm not really a very good nose rider.

So I'll have a crack at a fin that may suit 3.



AndyrooMac
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18 Feb 2015 6:46am
obct said..
Vanders, I may try one of those salty flex fins, never really tried anything quite like them before, maybe the Elevator.

The more I read the more it seems to boil down to just 3 things, with only 2 really counting for me:

1. The broader bottom to top fins set back for nose riding

2. The classic dolphin with a wide base and a gradual taper set towards the middle of the box for all round performance and a good glide

3. A tall narrow flex fin set a bit forward in the box for more whippy rail to rail work and good speed out of a turn.

For me, 2 does not really count because I have 2 boards specially made for a good cruise and glide, the SouL Surf and the Munoz. 1 does not count for much because, as much as I like it, I'm not really a very good nose rider.

So I'll have a crack at a fin that may suit 3.





Summarised beautifully dude, I'd also look at that Thomas by Alkali as well. With the big rake they turn awesome but they are heavy in the turn, you drive in hard and they respond.

Maybe email [email protected]

I'm getting as bad as those Mct boys

Macaha
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18 Feb 2015 5:57am
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish

laceys lane
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18 Feb 2015 6:52am
Macaha said..
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.




actually macs wife and family in type for mac.


all he's mumbles about is bloody new fandangled gadgets .


so shopping online or even facebook is well out of his scope of works especially when you consider his mobile phone really is two cans and some string
Macaha
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18 Feb 2015 7:00am
laceys lane said..


Macaha said..
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.





actually macs wife and family in type for mac.


all he's mumbles about is bloody new fandangled gadgets .


so shopping online or even facebook is well out of his scope of works especially when you consider his mobile phone really is two cans and some string



speaking of phones,have you dialled up your unlimited mates for the race
chrispy
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18 Feb 2015 5:03am
Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish




Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment
Macaha
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18 Feb 2015 7:07am
chrispy said..

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish





Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment


Oh your such a tease looking forward to the photos
surfbroker
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18 Feb 2015 8:17am
Now back in the Day..when fins were fins, not a hipsters accessory



SP
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18 Feb 2015 7:40am
surfbroker said...
Now back in the Day..when fins were fins, not a hipsters accessory








Yeeew.... Very cool photo..

Love old looking fins.

But modern day fins **** all over them for usability.
laceys lane
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18 Feb 2015 10:09am
chrispy said..

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish





Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment


right, stakes are raised.

im getting a imaginary fin from the 'its all in you mind" fin company

here's a photo below
















man these fins do it all- nose ride fast flex stiff drive loose tight snappy edgy stable you name it.


the fin has 2 sensors- one that feels what the board is doing


the other sensors what your doing and automatically dial in your ability from expert to plodder.


colours- anything you want.


there is some many models other than the photo above but you'll just have to imagine it as they are so new they are even made yet



you'll never surf better

chrispy
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18 Feb 2015 8:11am
laceys lane said..

chrispy said..


Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish






Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment



right, stakes are raised.

im getting a imaginary fin from the 'its all in you mind" fin company

here's a photo below
















man these fins do it all- nose ride fast flex stiff drive loose tight snappy edgy stable you name it.


the fin has 2 sensors- one that feels what the board is doing


the other sensors what your doing and automatically dial in your ability from expert to plodder.


colours- anything you want.


there is some many models other than the photo above but you'll just have to imagine it as they are so new they are even made yet



you'll never surf better



you could be right
thePup
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18 Feb 2015 8:17am
But you aren't Lacey knickers
laceys lane
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18 Feb 2015 10:22am
thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers


oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______
Macaha
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18 Feb 2015 10:40am
laceys lane said..

thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers



oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______


You two should write a book it would be an all time best seller.
laceys lane
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18 Feb 2015 11:10am
Macaha said...
laceys lane said..

thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers



oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______


You two should write a book it would be an all time best seller.


I know nothing about mangos
Macaha
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18 Feb 2015 11:30am
laceys lane said..

Macaha said...

laceys lane said..


thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers




oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______



You two should write a book it would be an all time best seller.



I know nothing about mangos


or fins
thePup
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18 Feb 2015 9:31am
Macaha
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18 Feb 2015 11:37am
thePup said..


I know one thing Pup when you do come over here,you will be made to eat mangos ,how many is to be discided
thePup
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18 Feb 2015 9:45am
Macaha said..

thePup said..



I know one thing Pup when you do come over here,you will be made to eat mangos ,how many is to be discided


hmmmm bit like a reverse BEERFINE I think I like your way of thinking ex-Prez
towball
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18 Feb 2015 10:37am
laceys lane said..

chrispy said..


Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish






Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment



right, stakes are raised.

im getting a imaginary fin from the 'its all in you mind" fin company

here's a photo below
















man these fins do it all- nose ride fast flex stiff drive loose tight snappy edgy stable you name it.


the fin has 2 sensors- one that feels what the board is doing


the other sensors what your doing and automatically dial in your ability from expert to plodder.


colours- anything you want.


there is some many models other than the photo above but you'll just have to imagine it as they are so new they are even made yet



you'll never surf better



You've been smoking Roy's cigarettes
AndyrooMac
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18 Feb 2015 4:26pm
chrispy said...
Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish




Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment


Has SDR gone into making fins
MickPC
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18 Feb 2015 1:31pm
laceys lane said..

chrispy said..


Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish






Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment



right, stakes are raised.

im getting a imaginary fin from the 'its all in you mind" fin company

here's a photo below
















man these fins do it all- nose ride fast flex stiff drive loose tight snappy edgy stable you name it.


the fin has 2 sensors- one that feels what the board is doing


the other sensors what your doing and automatically dial in your ability from expert to plodder.


colours- anything you want.


there is some many models other than the photo above but you'll just have to imagine it as they are so new they are even made yet



you'll never surf better



I'll take 2, here's my imaginary money
laceys lane
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18 Feb 2015 4:46pm
Macaha said..


laceys lane said..



Macaha said...



laceys lane said..




thePup said..
But you aren't Lacey knickers






oh yes I am pup nappies


Or am I just imag______





You two should write a book it would be an all time best seller.





I know nothing about mangos




or fins



yeah me silly wastes my time actually surfing when I could be really getting into fins instead


again you guys keep cracking me up, who needs a pipe with you lot


ps there is no future chasing the perfect fin




seriously find a fin you like for your long board and stick to it
Macaha
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18 Feb 2015 5:28pm
AndyrooMac said..

chrispy said...

Macaha said...
I'm not one for shopping online, site unseen but that Thomas fin did look good.
Should work in my McTavish Noserider hahaha Andyroomactavish





Site unseen.....wait till you see the prototype fin I'm about to.recieve
Some serious r&d has gone into this range. The ones I have seen are quite simply the most beautiful fins I have looked at....that is all I can say at this moment



Has SDR gone into making fins


Carpark talk tells me YES
Macaha
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18 Feb 2015 5:32pm
laceys lane said wtf



seriously find a fin you like for your long board and stick to it


life would be boring but your right,Chrispy would say your wrong
chrispy
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18 Feb 2015 3:54pm
Macaha said..

laceys lane said wtf



seriously find a fin you like for your long board and stick to it



life would be boring but your right,Chrispy would say your wrong


I think he is right...but it nice to try things different imo. my big board I have only ridden as a single and I love it so much. im going to try it as a 2+1 again. why? no reason,just for fun


mac your carpark talk is wrong, sdr is not going into fins
Macaha
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18 Feb 2015 6:01pm
Oh I won't listen to the table of no knowledge just kidding but hey love his new log model on the gram.
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