n8wx said...

I have taken this board out a few times now and each time just gets better and better I thought it would be a struggle at my weight of 105kg but its actually pretty stable.

It absolutely rips on a wave and in good surf it comes alive I'm sure it makes my surfing better than it actually is...

Today I took it out the bay in 0.5-1 foot peelers I wasn't expecting much thinking I should have brought a bigger board but I caught lots of waves some long rides with fun turns even on my backhand.

Even on flat water it glides nicely for it's size. I still fall off a bit in chop but after dialled in I can see it's gona be a keeper.

Hahahahahaha never let the truth get in the way of a good story!!!!!!

Only used shapers quad fins so far

PaulVee said...

Are you using the quad or 3 fin setup?

I have recently acquired one myself and at 83 kg i find it quite a gravitational challenge yet not impossible.

I cant imagine i could even float on it at 105 kg!, define "pretty stable"

They do surf exceptionally well though when you manage to stay upright and get on a wave.

Maybe i need to get the quad set up going.

I just realised i have three FCS fins on my old Aloha so im giving the quad a crack, only thing is the fins are about the same size as the the matching two from Naish.

.......How would 5 fins work.

So figuring I really need two bigger fins what size should i be looking for to add to the original two that come with the thruster set up?

Also do you think having the large single fin further forward as a thruster setup would be more or less stable?

Actually i just found this old thread, www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Fins-for-surfing/

OK, thanks for that, im going to try the quad fin set up with the two Naish at the back and the ones off my surfboard at the front and see how that goes.

I will report back tomorrow, should be nice surf again as it was today.

n8wx said...

Easy now some of us have to work... Hope the quad serves u well let us know

Well its hard work testing different fin configurations i will have you know.

Well today i snapped my leggy so didn't get in a long session, but it was windier and the board is still very tippy IMHO, to be honest i don't think i can tell the difference between the setup i have and the thruster, though having two larger front side fins would more than likely be a good idea in my case and i think that would improve things a bit.

Of course the two fins Ive added are totally different from the wooden Naish ones so its no surprise the whole thing might not be the best setup imaginable. ATM i have the plastic fins up front and the Naish wooden ones at the back, maybe i should swap them around?

I do though like how the board keeps a high line on waves and is noticeably faster as well so im going to keep with the quad setup as i like the feel of it on a wave.

Back to the salt mines.......... more testing tomorrow.

Thanks for the advice, i will look into that i think, getting a full set of quads.

I'm out and about on the central coast, its been particularly good at spot X, Y and Z lately

.....I don't want to upset any locals.

I didn't get those wooden side fins with my 9 5 Hokua.
Im experimenting with quads right now.
Running GL front and FCS g 1000 rear.
I like how loose and quick the board feels with this setup.
But I do think it makes it a tad more skatey, and therefore less stable underfoot while negotiating for a wave.
Im near 100kg and have found the board stable enough and a good performer for my skill level (intermediate and rising.)
I do find in steep waves the board threatens to nose dive often (little more rocker needed perhaps)
I have a 5th fin / nubster in house and will begin to add that to the mix

Look into shapers fins cheaper than FCS