I have an 88 Speeed that is but big for me now. Hardly use it even though it was my go
to board for nearly 18 months Before shifting the board I was thinking about trying to change fin set up to make it looser .
Has anyone tried as a twin ?
With all the channels and straight outline it needs something at larger sizes to loosen it up as I can't get right back on tail all the time ....just too much board in front of me and swing weight / length is pretty significant at my tall height of 162 cm and 60 kg weight

Hi
I used MR twins on an 8'8" Speed and they worked well up to bout head high. I'm lighter at 70 kg. Found it faster and looser in smaller waves.

3ft max on the Speeed. More likely 1-2ft . Anything bigger and it loses control at 122L

Gboots said..
3ft max on the Speeed. More likely 1-2ft . Anything bigger and it loses control at 122L

Gboots. Not sure what fins you are presently using but with the Cdrive I regularly have the Speeed out in shoulder to head high beach break and control is good and confidence building. I think the board would go in even bigger waves but I start to get too anxious once it gets overhead. I often have to surf around proners in the water and I feel in control and not putting them at risk. Yes the 8'10" board is big but to me it seems surprisingly nimble. If you can, try a set of Cdrives or perhaps even Quobba fins? Cheers

Bob

Gboots said..
FRP the Speeed has felt very "stiff"
compared to the other boards I have.
The Acid is longer and almost identical volume but feels much more nimble and is now my all round board . I have smaller
boards (Starby Pro 8 and an ECS Slab 7.5) which i am confident on.
Just want to see if there is something I can try on my old Speeed before I make decision on selling

If u sell the speed u wont get another ! If i had to ride or paddle a board without fins i know which one im choosing ! Fins r overated untill u need them !

LastSupper said..

Gboots said..
FRP the Speeed has felt very "stiff"
compared to the other boards I have.
The Acid is longer and almost identical volume but feels much more nimble and is now my all round board . I have smaller
boards (Starby Pro 8 and an ECS Slab 7.5) which i am confident on.
Just want to see if there is something I can try on my old Speeed before I make decision on selling

If u sell the speed u wont get another ! If i had to ride or paddle a board without fins i know which one im choosing ! Fins r overated untill u need them !

Last Supper are you a fan of the Speeed?
Why wouldn't I get another ?

use the biggest twins you can find ,and a small small centre / stabiliser / 3rd fin / trailer

I find my 8'10" Speeed a bit unstable in anything other than perfect conditions, which I rarely see at my break. I'm using the stock fins. Can anyone suggest fin changes that might make it more stable? I love the board ON a wave but paddling constantly while waiting for a set is a pain. I can't really afford a new Sup atm so any advice on how to change some of the stability characteristics would be welcome. [I'm willing to admit that this rider may share some of the "stability" blame.]
Cheers, Jimbo

Gboots said..

LastSupper said..

Gboots said..
FRP the Speeed has felt very "stiff"
compared to the other boards I have.
The Acid is longer and almost identical volume but feels much more nimble and is now my all round board . I have smaller
boards (Starby Pro 8 and an ECS Slab 7.5) which i am confident on.
Just want to see if there is something I can try on my old Speeed before I make decision on selling

If u sell the speed u wont get another ! If i had to ride or paddle a board without fins i know which one im choosing ! Fins r overated untill u need them !

Last Supper are you a fan of the Speeed?
Why wouldn't I get another ?

GBoots i am ahappy punter when it comes to the speed ive ridden 9.2 down to 7.11 but most happy on the 8.5 played with fins and twins best combo 4 me is large c drives and sometimes small rear ! The only reason i said you wont get another is that the bamboo is gone and new sunnovas will b paulona ! Thats wots on the grapevine ? Ive had waves on the speed wondering when the rail is going to release !

colas said..

CaptainJimbo said..
Can anyone suggest fin changes that might make it more stable?

You wont gain any noticeable stability with changing fins and stay in surfable sizes (i.e. without getting 12" fins)

Working on your stance will reap huge benefits, however, see:
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Mastering-lateral-balance-on-a-small-SUP-board

Colas, many thanks. I do stand parallel, as you explain, but try to switch quickly to surf stance just as I catch the wave. Time for a rethink and reset. I'll get the Speeed out and try again. Ta for the advice.
Jimbo

LastSupper said..

Gboots said..

LastSupper said..

Gboots said..
FRP the Speeed has felt very "stiff"
compared to the other boards I have.
The Acid is longer and almost identical volume but feels much more nimble and is now my all round board . I have smaller
boards (Starby Pro 8 and an ECS Slab 7.5) which i am confident on.
Just want to see if there is something I can try on my old Speeed before I make decision on selling

If u sell the speed u wont get another ! If i had to ride or paddle a board without fins i know which one im choosing ! Fins r overated untill u need them !

Last Supper are you a fan of the Speeed?
Why wouldn't I get another ?

GBoots i am ahappy punter when it comes to the speed ive ridden 9.2 down to 7.11 but most happy on the 8.5 played with fins and twins best combo 4 me is large c drives and sometimes small rear ! The only reason i said you wont get another is that the bamboo is gone and new sunnovas will b paulona ! Thats wots on the grapevine ? Ive had waves on the speed wondering when the rail is going to release !

balsa not bamboo :), and paulonia .. both are available ongoing, d