I have recently acquired a Barry Bennett 9'4' x 21.5" old log [mid 60s] that would have had a D fin in it I assume [but I'm not sure]. I'm looking at putting a new fin in it. What would putting a big swoopy fin or a hachett style fin do to it's ridability compared to a D fin? It's in pretty beaten up condition so I'm not over concerned with originality, more concerned with rideability.
cheers

BigSpazz said..

bradsdubs said..
I have recently acquired a Barry Bennett 9'4' x 21.5" old log [mid 60s] that would have had a D fin in it I assume [but I'm not sure]. I'm looking at putting a new fin in it. What would putting a big swoopy fin or a hachett style fin do to it's ridability compared to a D fin? It's in pretty beaten up condition so I'm not over concerned with originality, more concerned with rideability.
cheers

if your concerned about rideability only and as you said its fairly beaten up i would deffinetly recommend going a greenough type dolphin fin. if its a big fat heavy type barry bennet board then get something nice and whippy as you will need it. Unless you're familiar with old logs and into that type of board i wouldnt go putting a D fin back in it

something like whats in my profile picture <<<<

Thanks for the replies...again I know it's not original, but I'm thinking I could put a fin box in it and experiment.....I could put the 12" Greenough from my modern log in and see how it goes..and decide from there??..that might be fun and educational

Macaha said..
I'm with Bigspazz

+ 1
I would never question what BS has to say on these sort of topics. He has seen and ridden and owned more old style long boards than I have ridden longboards. Its a no brainer.

^^^Looks like a greenough 10" flex.

BigSpazz said..
its the mctavish plastic machine fin replica. i Put it in a don burford stringerless for a mate. super super whippy and flexy

Cheers mate, love the look of it.

The problem with the old D fins is that they are too thin and are basically flat sided. Foil 'em right and they are all good, much better turning capability whi;le retaing the old look. We have some coming up with top notch foil options.

Looks can be deceiving as the surfing population have all been trained to expect a certain look... this is a ball and chain to performance.

Ripin