Weed fin for heavyweight

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nosinkanow
nosinkanow
NSW
441 posts
NSW, 441 posts
4 Jan 2012 1:16am
I'm after a weed fin but don't know what size to get. I'm 96kg (today), to be used on a 259cm x 70cm x 135L board and main sail is a 7.5 for up to 20knots on mainly flat water. Guessing 38cm or 36cm? Suggestions?

If you've got one for sale to suit a Power Box please give me an hoy. Thanks.

(Edit: I use a 42 Caveman Freeride on this board which works very well if that helps in what size I may need.)
mineral1
mineral1
WA
4564 posts
WA, 4564 posts
3 Jan 2012 11:27pm
Use weed fins constantly over this side. You will need at least a 40-42 but be careful on the brand you get. Some are just straight out duds as a few have found out. JP's in G10 work OK. Check with Sam at surf wind and snow , he should be able to look after you.You can get away with a 36 but not much drive upwind and tend to loose ground a lot when the breeze is soft.
NordRoi
NordRoi
671 posts
671 posts
4 Jan 2012 3:03am
I will reply to this a second time, sorry if you receive this twice.

I don't want to be rude, but what you are asking is like, is my 5.2 require a 430 or a 400cm mast. Well depend of the shape, brand etc. So, yes, you are right in the range of if but better look with the fin company you want to purchase.

If you take a look at my friend's company proposition, for that specs, you are looking for a 38cm hahalua fin, so yes 38cm seems in the range. However, with other compagny, maybe longer? cheers mate.

nosinkanow said...

I'm after a weed fin but don't know what size to get. I'm 96kg (today), to be used on a 259cm x 70cm x 135L board and main sail is a 7.5 for up to 20knots on mainly flat water. Guessing 38cm or 36cm? Suggestions?

If you've got one for sale to suit a Power Box please give me an hoy. Thanks.

(Edit: I use a 42 Caveman Freeride on this board which works very well if that helps in what size I may need.)


nosinkanow
nosinkanow
NSW
441 posts
NSW, 441 posts
5 Jan 2012 1:02am
Thanks guys, looked at Makanifins in the 38 weedy. Geez easy chart to use. Now going to look at the JP ones. What ever happened to the Choco, they seemed to be the most talked about a couple of years ago.
mineral1
mineral1
WA
4564 posts
WA, 4564 posts
4 Jan 2012 11:41pm
nosinkanow said...

Thanks guys, looked at Makanifins in the 38 weedy. Geez easy chart to use. Now going to look at the JP ones. What ever happened to the Choco, they seemed to be the most talked about a couple of years ago.


Yep still going strong. Cant get a 40 of late over here but they are good.
NordRoi
NordRoi
671 posts
671 posts
5 Jan 2012 2:33am
BTW makani was shipping free the last week or so, you might ask them if it's still available since you misses the opportunity while sending your order your computer crashed and you just gir back online today. ;-)))

nosinkanow said...

Thanks guys, looked at Makanifins in the 38 weedy. Geez easy chart to use. Now going to look at the JP ones. What ever happened to the Choco, they seemed to be the most talked about a couple of years ago.


sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8333 posts
NSW, 8333 posts
5 Jan 2012 9:48am
NordRoi said...

BTW makani was shipping free the last week or so, you might ask them if it's still available since you misses the opportunity while sending your order your computer crashed and you just gir back online today. ;-)))

nosinkanow said...

Thanks guys, looked at Makanifins in the 38 weedy. Geez easy chart to use. Now going to look at the JP ones. What ever happened to the Choco, they seemed to be the most talked about a couple of years ago.




They might read this forum..
NordRoi
NordRoi
671 posts
671 posts
6 Jan 2012 2:53am
BTW, they have just released their Multifins Weed as well today!! Off topics a bit I have to admit!
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