Cracks in fin - how bad is this?

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MobZ
MobZ
NSW
534 posts
NSW, 534 posts
5 Jul 2023 3:42pm
JP SLW 56cm fin shows cracks like this both sides.
I got it used, don't know how it happened.
Would you use it?




FNQBilly
FNQBilly
QLD
111 posts
QLD, 111 posts
5 Jul 2023 5:52pm
If it was the only fin I had and it meant missing out on a sail..for sure
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12872 posts
WA, 12872 posts
5 Jul 2023 6:11pm
it may only be in the outside layer, due to heavy flexing. Sand it back and see if the underlying fibres are sound.
If they aren't it'd likely to snap, at the slightest load. If they are OK, it should be good.
After sanding the cracks off, you could repaint it, and see if cracks reappear, if they do, dice it.
MobZ
MobZ
NSW
534 posts
NSW, 534 posts
5 Jul 2023 8:37pm
decrepit said..


Sounds like a good plan.

Thanks
powersloshin
powersloshin
NSW
1855 posts
NSW, 1855 posts
6 Jul 2023 8:27am
I would rebox it cutting out the cracked bit, it looks pretty bad to me. If you want to use it don't go too far from shore...
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12872 posts
WA, 12872 posts
6 Jul 2023 7:58am
That's probably the safer plan Mr Sloshin
Shifu
Shifu
QLD
1997 posts
QLD, 1997 posts
6 Jul 2023 3:32pm
Kangaroo Edward.
kato
kato
VIC
3527 posts
VIC, 3527 posts
6 Jul 2023 8:44pm
dmobbsy said..
JP SLW 56cm fin shows cracks like this both sides.
I got it used, don't know how it happened.
Would you use it?






Bin. Just not worth the risk
JakeNN
JakeNN
372 posts
372 posts
6 Jul 2023 7:09pm
+1 Bin.

Your life is more important than getting extra value from that crap.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
6 Jul 2023 7:30pm
Bit dramatic Jake
I'm with decrepit
At least take the paint off and have a look
A non carbon fin of that length does bend a lot and it could have been a worse paint job than usual so it cracked
Doesn't mean the fin is buggered
Even if it is, could be cut down and reboxed
Could be good for beginner or grom in light winds close to shore

But nah just ditch it cos everyone can afford $200 for a fin
BSN101
BSN101
WA
2390 posts
WA, 2390 posts
7 Jul 2023 10:54am
I have a few new CLSL fins (50&56 I think)if you want a better option. I ran a Tribal SL52 G10 fin then found a CLSL 44 and didn't look back after I used the carbon one. . I had a SB US147 at 95.5 wide. Top speed went up by 2 knots and used the same rig, NP V8 2020. Over 31 knots on open bay water. I'm now on Patrik Sl140 and don't need the big fins.
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