new fcs 2 system

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katana
katana
WA
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9 Apr 2013 1:28pm

should be available by july
doggie
doggie
WA
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9 Apr 2013 1:53pm
Im glad you can use your old fins in it
Sham1984
Sham1984
VIC
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9 Apr 2013 4:28pm
would the connection loosen up over time if you were constantly changing fins?

that would be my concern. although i like how they sit flush
doggie
doggie
WA
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9 Apr 2013 3:13pm
Sham1984 said...
would the connection loosen up over time if you were constantly changing fins?

that would be my concern. although i like how they sit flush


I thought the same thing, I wonder what type of plastic they use??
JBFletch
JBFletch
QLD
1287 posts
QLD, 1287 posts
9 Apr 2013 5:59pm
other makers have come and gone with lock in screwless fins.

keen to see how it goes.

and yes being able to use you old fins works pretty good too
CMC
CMC
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9 Apr 2013 6:34pm
Sham1984 said...
would the connection loosen up over time if you were constantly changing fins?

that would be my concern. although i like how they sit flush


The pin is a titanium rod with a bearing placed on it.

At Surf Expo they had a fin set that had been snapped in and out 6000 times. Still snug as a bug, super tight.

This system is insane!
doggie
doggie
WA
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9 Apr 2013 4:44pm
CMC said...
Sham1984 said...
would the connection loosen up over time if you were constantly changing fins?

that would be my concern. although i like how they sit flush


The pin is a titanium rod with a bearing placed on it.

At Surf Expo they had a fin set that had been snapped in and out 6000 times. Still snug as a bug, super tight.

This system is insane!



Im guessing that they will sell the old plugs?
MickPC
MickPC
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9 Apr 2013 4:51pm
Personally screwing in a screw or 2 doesn't bother me & I still think futures are better. Would have to be handy if you were travelling & staying in each place for a short time though.
Boothie88
Boothie88
161 posts
161 posts
9 Apr 2013 7:25pm
Could this mean less damaged fin plugs?

Just loose the fin instead?
CMC
CMC
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9 Apr 2013 10:33pm
MickPC said...
Personally screwing in a screw or 2 doesn't bother me & I still think futures are better. Would have to be handy if you were travelling & staying in each place for a short time though.


It won't really be possible to say that any more, when you see the system you will understand. This system has all of of the good points of Futures with so much more. This includes being easier to install, lower footprint in the board allowing tail flex etc.

I like Futures but this is better than anything I have seen before.
katana
katana
WA
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9 Apr 2013 9:01pm
MickPC said...
Personally screwing in a screw or 2 doesn't bother me & I still think futures are better. Would have to be handy if you were travelling & staying in each place for a short time though.


you can still screw in the fins for extra lock if you want looks like they have used a combination of futures with a stronger anchoring lug at the front ,with speed fins snap in roller in the rear but much stronger ,the base is made with a honeycomb composite ,so it will laminate yet still flex with the board better than most systems,cant wait to try it out
katana
katana
WA
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9 Apr 2013 9:07pm
Boothie88 said...
Could this mean less damaged fin plugs?

Just loose the fin instead?


there is always going to be a week point like redex ,they were so strong they just tore a giant whole in your board
Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi
NSW
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10 Apr 2013 9:47am
I like the look of this new fin system - thanks for posting. Technology and surfing working together

Tux
Tux
VIC
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10 Apr 2013 10:44am
Any chance they will get off there ****ing high horse and sell the system (i.e plugs, jigs etc) to the backyard guys in Australia...or will we be forced to buy directly from the US and get shafted on the price or use a different fin system?
MickPC
MickPC
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10 Apr 2013 9:24am
Oh ok...flexing with the board sounds pretty cool
johnnybravo
johnnybravo
WA
4 posts
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10 Apr 2013 7:04pm
Hey Katana. Will u be in your shop this sat morning? Was gonna swing in and get some advice on a board. Plus i need tod to get a new wetty.
katana
katana
WA
644 posts
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11 Apr 2013 6:59am
johnnybravo said...
Hey Katana. Will u be in your shop this sat morning? Was gonna swing in and get some advice on a board. Plus i need tod to get a new wetty.


for sure Johnny i will l be there but only 9 til 12
Simosurf70
Simosurf70
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1 posts
28 Apr 2013 11:23am
Hi, just saw this new fin system and was wondering if it is possible to buy the new fins to be put into the original FCS system. I have 8 boards with many fins but really would like a set for Indo. Can they screw into old system ?
katana
katana
WA
644 posts
WA, 644 posts
29 Apr 2013 6:27am
Simosurf70 said...
Hi, just saw this new fin system and was wondering if it is possible to buy the new fins to be put into the original FCS system. I have 8 boards with many fins but really would like a set for Indo. Can they screw into old system ?



sorry mate the new fins wont fit in the old plugs
synsies1000
synsies1000
WA
270 posts
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29 Apr 2013 9:58am
just having a look thru the site and found a special on FCS Greenflex fins , heres the link-

www.surffcs.com.au/collections/thrusters .then go to PAGE 4!

some over 50% off!
Sham1984
Sham1984
VIC
415 posts
VIC, 415 posts
29 Apr 2013 12:27pm
How hard would it be to get the new system put in my current boards?

Boothie88
Boothie88
161 posts
161 posts
29 Apr 2013 12:53pm
Are they going to be phasing out the "old" fins? Should i be stocking up?
katana
katana
WA
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29 Apr 2013 1:34pm
Sham1984 said...
How hard would it be to get the new system put in my current boards?




depends if there fusion or the 2 plug set up ,i think the 2 plug would be an easier conversion.
katana
katana
WA
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29 Apr 2013 1:37pm
Boothie88 said...
Are they going to be phasing out the "old" fins? Should i be stocking up?


i think there would be enough old fcs fins around for many years to come
maybe alot cheaper
Jay25
Jay25
WA
9 posts
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29 Apr 2013 7:27pm
Can someone post a link of the new system, I couldn't see the photo.
Hunter S
Hunter S
WA
516 posts
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1 May 2013 8:32pm
Looks great, stoked to see FCS fighting back against the increasing dominance of Futures fins. I'm sick of Futures fins wobbling in the box, their crap shapes which are all so similar and expensive fins.

Also looks to me like the new FCS fins will fit in the old boxes - just have to cut the end of the tabs.
katana
katana
WA
644 posts
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2 May 2013 8:47am
Hunter S said...
Looks great, stoked to see FCS fighting back against the increasing dominance of Futures fins. I'm sick of Futures fins wobbling in the box, their crap shapes which are all so similar and expensive fins.

Also looks to me like the new FCS fins will fit in the old boxes - just have to cut the end of the tabs.


good pointI cant remember who, but I think there maybe a plug coming out this year that takes the current fcs fins and futures
Sham1984
Sham1984
VIC
415 posts
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2 May 2013 1:45pm
^ that would be cool!
LateStarter
LateStarter
WA
589 posts
WA, 589 posts
7 May 2013 12:36pm
I'm guessing the FCS2 fins must be pretty close to being released, as Clearwater Surf are advertising all their current FCS fin stock at half price!
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