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ursblank

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ursblank

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16 Apr 2021 4:06am

Hi,

I'm looking for a freewave fin for my Fliika Allwave (90l, 60cm wide) in combination with a 5,7m2 HSM Firelight in marginal freewave conditions (wind 18 knots, small waves/chop). I'm 75kg. I was told that a 21cm center fin with thrusters or a 23cm single fin should be ok. Would you agree? Thanks!

Manuel7

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Manuel7

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16 Apr 2021 1:49pm

23 strong maybe. For freewave outside of waves I'd go with 24 at least up to 27. 21 with 10s is ok but will be a bit draggy in light winds. I'd stick with a single unless you want to wave ride over jumps and speed.

Mark _australia

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Mark _australia

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16 Apr 2021 6:35pm

I agree, for B&J as a single fin I'd go 26 or 27 FSW fin (like a slightly more swept freeride)

philn

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philn

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16 Apr 2021 9:12pm

For wave sailing on a 105 L fast rocker wave board I use 19 CM enter and asymmetrical K4 ezzy 12 cm 3 degree sides. Slower in straight line than recommended 21 cm center and 11 cm symmetrical sides, but turns so much better. I'm 88 kg.

LeeD

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LeeD

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17 Apr 2021 12:18am

Yeah, my RRD Firewave 92 gets 25/10's.
As a single, a bit more on the center.

duzzi

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duzzi

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17 Apr 2021 1:07am

ursblank said..
Hi,

I'm looking for a freewave fin for my Fliika Allwave (90l, 60cm wide) in combination with a 5,7m2 HSM Firelight in marginal freewave conditions (wind 18 knots, small waves/chop). I'm 75kg. I was told that a 21cm center fin with thrusters or a 23cm single fin should be ok. Would you agree? Thanks!

I am 70 Kg and the smallest fin I use with my RRD FSW 90L x 60 wide and 5.4 sail is a 25 cm Maui Ultra Fin X-Wave. Not so sure a 23 would work especially with a bigger sail. It also depends on fin surface and shape.

LeeD

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LeeD

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17 Apr 2021 1:16am

And of course, when you use a pure WAVE fin, a 21 is plenty for 70 kg riders, but you lose early planing and upwind.

ursblank

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ursblank

39 posts

19 Apr 2021 6:50pm

Thanks for all the suggestions! What do you think about a 26cm K4 3SW as a single fin?

ursblank

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ursblank

39 posts

19 Apr 2021 6:50pm

Thanks for all the suggestions! What do you think about a 26cm K4 3SW as a single fin?

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