GazMan said..

sboardcrazy said..

I suppose I can just try a better fin in my Rockets and see how they go although it will have to be a weedie for the speed stuff.In summer I'll be in lake chop mostly so won't go as fast.

Also keen to find out what fins others are using in their Rockets as well (both weed and upright). Wasn't very impressed with the standard 30cm fin for my Rocket 95 LTD, let go all the time when pushed. For weed I currently use Choco Weed Freerace 28 & 32, with the 28 making the board feel pretty quick once powered up. Anyone tried a more upright slalom fin with good results?

Problem with a lot of the so called 'better' fins is the higher price you pay, most are well over $200 which can work out pretty expensive if you're planning on getting a number! (the Choco fins I've got were under $180ea).

Sorry my post was in reply to this post.
I don't have trouble with the 30cm Tabou fin spinning out and find it quite good although if I want to get faster speeds I may have to go a faster fin.... Maybe it's your technique?

sboardcrazy said..

GazMan said..

sboardcrazy said..

I suppose I can just try a better fin in my Rockets and see how they go although it will have to be a weedie for the speed stuff.In summer I'll be in lake chop mostly so won't go as fast.

Also keen to find out what fins others are using in their Rockets as well (both weed and upright). Wasn't very impressed with the standard 30cm fin for my Rocket 95 LTD, let go all the time when pushed. For weed I currently use Choco Weed Freerace 28 & 32, with the 28 making the board feel pretty quick once powered up. Anyone tried a more upright slalom fin with good results?

Problem with a lot of the so called 'better' fins is the higher price you pay, most are well over $200 which can work out pretty expensive if you're planning on getting a number! (the Choco fins I've got were under $180ea).

Sorry my post was in reply to this post.
I don't have trouble with the 30cm Tabou fin spinning out and find it quite good although if I want to get faster speeds I may have to go a faster fin.... Maybe it's your technique?

Never had any fin let go as much as the std 30cm Rocket fin did when I first used it, particularly on a fast broad reach with minimal pressure on the fin! Swapped it for a curvy 28cm freeride fin from my Fanatic Hawk and didn't let go when pushed quite hard so suspected that Rocket fin was a dud! (someone else mentioned in this thread that they weren't impressed with the std fin either, didn't they?).

For your info, I emailed UK speed guru Dave White who was the UK importer of Tabou boards a number of years ago and asked him what fins he used in his Rockets when sailing them FAST (think the 125 was his fav). His reply: standard Rocket fins.

GazMan said..

Hey sboardcrazy (aka Sue),

Try and get a hold of the latest Boards Windsurfing Magazine Flatwater Annual Spring-Summer 2013 where they compare Freeride (Tabou Rocket) vs Freerace (Tabou Speedster) vs Race (Tabou Manta). Interesting reading and very relevant to this topic.

Thanks! Mm probably hard to get a copy locally.. Is it online?

GazMan said..

sboardcrazy said..

GazMan said..

Hey sboardcrazy (aka Sue),

Try and get a hold of the latest Boards Windsurfing Magazine Flatwater Annual Spring-Summer 2013 where they compare Freeride (Tabou Rocket) vs Freerace (Tabou Speedster) vs Race (Tabou Manta). Interesting reading and very relevant to this topic.

Thanks! Mm probably hard to get a copy locally.. Is it online?

Away from home on holidays till Sunday but can copy the article and email to you early next week (shhh..........don't tell anyone!)

Can you forward your email address via my Seabreeze Profile? (click on 'Send email to member' link at right of screen)

Done! Thanks

KevinD002 said..

I'm interested in the article. Will have to back order a copy. Curious to see how the rocket compares to the speedster in terms of speed and ease. I have a Manta 59 and Rocket 61 and feel that the Manta is definitely faster on a straight than the rocket but the rocket imho turns easier. I've managed to get the rocket to keep up with some of the racers in my area on a good day. If the speedster is anywhere near the Manta and can turn like the rocket than I'd definitely place an order for one!

Don't know what state you're in Kevin (hopefully not too inebriated at present!) but if you're chasing a copy of the mag try Shepherds Newsagency in Fremantle WA (I picked up two copies a week ago and they said they had more) or Garden City News in Booragoon.

GazMan said..

KevinD002 said..

I'm interested in the article. Will have to back order a copy. Curious to see how the rocket compares to the speedster in terms of speed and ease. I have a Manta 59 and Rocket 61 and feel that the Manta is definitely faster on a straight than the rocket but the rocket imho turns easier. I've managed to get the rocket to keep up with some of the racers in my area on a good day. If the speedster is anywhere near the Manta and can turn like the rocket than I'd definitely place an order for one!

What fins do you use in your Rocket to go fast?

Been experimenting with the Select S1 and the VMax. I use a 37 vmax for my 7.4 and a 33 for my 6.6; both are koyotes. If I'm well powered up I'll drop down to a 31 for the 6.6.
Been very pleased with the combo!