WA
104 posts
Hi guys, Im going to buy a mini simms, just wonder the difference between the 2 fin options, and should I get them glassed in or get a fin system. Ive never ridden or had one so any feedback would be great.
WA
399 posts
Hey Mitts, What sort of MS are you looking at? Without knowing the shape / dimensions / bottom shape it's pretty hard to determine which will be the best option. I've had one for a few months now and it's one of the funnest boards I've ridden in average waves. Mine's a twin keel (FCS) but I reckon I would prefer glassed in
NSW
14256 posts
If you are going to be travelling with it I would recommend a fin system - just makes life so much easier.
VIC
160 posts
Go with a fin system.
I enjoy playing around with different fin setups and seeing how the different fin shapes, sizes and flexes affect a boards performance.
As ted said also, makes travelling a little easier also.
WA
129 posts
I agree with Mitchbat, depends on shape, rocker, bottom etc.
I have a 'traditional' mini-simmons with twin balsa glass-ons. Brilliant paddler,fast, super fun - not much of a performer but not designed to be, but can ride the tiniest of wind slop with ease.
I've had a go on a Yahoo Kelvinater - Much more refined, FCS quad setup, more range in hollow waves, blows the 'traditional' out of the water in terms of performance, but doesn't grovel as well.
Personally, if I was to purchase another, I'd sacrifice the paddle, and go down the performance path - mini-simmons concept, but contemporised.
Depends on your surfing style and intended waves I suppose.
NSW
358 posts
All true, benefits are there for the quads....
Dont know why but I love the keels, love the drive.
It just seems more fishy with keels.
1199 posts
gday all
can anyone recommend a store in perth or SW that stocks a few mini-sims ? shaping a timber one and would like to scope a few out prior to getting stuck in with the planer, but have only really seen pictures of the boards online.
i'm 90kg, 6ft tall - and was going to try 5' 6" ; 22"; 3" - approx
thought twin fin, with probably fcs fusions or futures box - quad is an interesting thought given i can go for whatever i want with the fin boxes...
cheers for any heads up
WA
376 posts
Star surf have a selection of mini sims in, at least the one in Mandurah does.
I have been keeping an eye out for one but don't want to pay out the premium pricetag that these boards seem to attract.
I did have a surf on a 5'6" one recently, felt very corky and kinda hard to paddle in to waves , but very fast and loose when up and riding.
WA
399 posts
Three stories in Freo had a few nice mini sims in last time I was there.
