Future Quad Fins

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Greenroom
Greenroom
WA
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WA, 7608 posts
1 May 2016 8:51am
On a board like this what future fins would you use?
The board is 6'6 X 22 1/4 X 3 and I'm 73kgs.
Use in waves from Esperence to Exmouth as a 1 board option.
I like a stable and controlled feel.
Thanks.

justo82
justo82
WA
86 posts
WA, 86 posts
1 May 2016 5:31pm
Board itself is probably too big for you, but something like the stretch quads or MB2's are a good starting point.
Charl dv
Charl dv
WA
2485 posts
WA, 2485 posts
1 May 2016 6:31pm
I'd also go with the stretch quads.. they are good / balanced fins
Surf69
Surf69
WA
883 posts
WA, 883 posts
1 May 2016 7:08pm
I'm using the Stretch Quad set up and love them. Great set up.
Greenroom
Greenroom
WA
7608 posts
WA, 7608 posts
1 May 2016 7:28pm
Stretch quads? Are they Futures?
Greenroom
Greenroom
WA
7608 posts
WA, 7608 posts
1 May 2016 7:46pm
All good just did a Google search
Greenroom
Greenroom
WA
7608 posts
WA, 7608 posts
1 May 2016 10:09pm
justo82 said...
Board itself is probably too big for you, but something like the stretch quads or MB2's are a good starting point.

Why is the board too big? Because it's not 5'10 X 19 X 2?
justo82
justo82
WA
86 posts
WA, 86 posts
1 May 2016 10:18pm
I said probably. But that size is something I'd look at and I'm 105kg. Of course there's a lot of other factors, but on the surface it appears too big.
Greenroom
Greenroom
WA
7608 posts
WA, 7608 posts
1 May 2016 11:28pm
I like big boards. I can ride them. Get heaps of waves. My last board was 6'3 X 22 X 2 3/4 thruster. A board like this where I surf gets me into anything before anyone else has even started to think about paddling in
thedrip
thedrip
WA
2355 posts
WA, 2355 posts
2 May 2016 12:10am
Greenroom said...
I like big boards. I can ride them. Get heaps of waves. My last board was 6'3 X 22 X 2 3/4 thruster. A board like this where I surf gets me into anything before anyone else has even started to think about paddling in


Pfft. Go bigger.

Ignore the naysayers - I reckon the board would be fine for you. I surf a 6'10" with the same width and thickness as a one board quiver in similar waves and its perfect. I weigh 90 kgs.

Completely different outline, but similar philosophy if that makes sense.

Sorry I can't help you with the Futures question from experience (I use FCS) but I like upright fins in boards as I prefer the release they afford. The Eric Arakawa would be where I would start, but I haven't surfed either. Just chucking in my two bits of what I would do with that sort of board. I do have a couple of very similar outlines - a 6'0 twin fin using keels and 6'6" quad that uses large FCS Performers - so I don't feel completely ignorant, just a bit ignorant.
Tux
Tux
VIC
3829 posts
Tux Tux
VIC, 3829 posts
2 May 2016 7:24am
thedrip said..

Greenroom said...
I like big boards. I can ride them. Get heaps of waves. My last board was 6'3 X 22 X 2 3/4 thruster. A board like this where I surf gets me into anything before anyone else has even started to think about paddling in



Pfft. Go bigger.

Ignore the naysayers - I reckon the board would be fine for you. I surf a 6'10" with the same width and thickness as a one board quiver in similar waves and its perfect. I weigh 90 kgs.

Completely different outline, but similar philosophy if that makes sense.

Sorry I can't help you with the Futures question from experience (I use FCS) but I like upright fins in boards as I prefer the release they afford. The Eric Arakawa would be where I would start, but I haven't surfed either. Just chucking in my two bits of what I would do with that sort of board. I do have a couple of very similar outlines - a 6'0 twin fin using keels and 6'6" quad that uses large FCS Performers - so I don't feel completely ignorant, just a bit ignorant.


I ride a similar looking fish 6'4 x 21 x 3 and I'm about 98Kgs...I've found the DVS Quads to be pretty awesome good hold when its bigger but nice release when you want to throw it around...and I'm not a usually a big fan or quads

http://www.shapers.com.au/carbonflare-quad-keel-single-tab/
Greenroom
Greenroom
WA
7608 posts
WA, 7608 posts
2 May 2016 5:38am
Thanks heaps fellas. That's good info. I'll check them out.
Just gotta put a fire cracker under Oggy to get it finished
Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi
NSW
14256 posts
NSW, 14256 posts
2 May 2016 3:00pm
Surf69 said...
I'm using the Stretch Quad set up and love them. Great set up.


Good fins these ones - but very upright. I now prefer the AM2 quad set with more rake.
SP
SP
10982 posts
SP SP
10982 posts
2 May 2016 1:38pm
I've been liking the split keel controller type fins in my wide tail fishes..
Surf69
Surf69
WA
883 posts
WA, 883 posts
3 May 2016 5:39pm
Ted the Kiwi said..

Surf69 said...
I'm using the Stretch Quad set up and love them. Great set up.



Good fins these ones - but very upright. I now prefer the AM2 quad set with more rake.


Yep Stretch's definitely less rake than the Am2's.
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