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DavidJohn

VIC

17570 posts

DavidJohn

VIC, 17570 posts

2 Mar 2013 4:24pm

This is the third version and smallest of the new Larry Allison Gladiator fins.. and it's very nice..

Here's some pics for those who've not seen them.. I think this new smaller size is perfect..

Lots of area in the tip where you need it.. You can drag it without damaging the tip.. and it has enough rake to not catch weed.

DJ

PTWoody

VIC

3982 posts

PTWoody

VIC, 3982 posts

2 Mar 2013 9:14pm

Looks like he's done away with his awkward mounting system too.

jenkz

793 posts

jenkz

WA, 793 posts

2 Mar 2013 6:41pm

So is that the Hybrid model if its the smaller one?
Let us know how it goes after a bay run thanks DJ.

windup

NSW

204 posts

windup

NSW, 204 posts

2 Mar 2013 9:43pm

The Hybrid Gladiator has the standard front mount as well.

DavidJohn

VIC

17570 posts

DavidJohn

VIC, 17570 posts

2 Mar 2013 10:28pm

jenkz said...
So is that the Hybrid model if its the smaller one?
Let us know how it goes after a bay run thanks DJ.

It's not the hybrid model.. that's the middle size one..

This is the new Race Gladiator model.

DJ

Shayne86

189 posts

Shayne86

WA, 189 posts

3 Mar 2013 1:32pm

very nice! reckon it would go well on a 12'6" glide?

DavidJohn

VIC

17570 posts

DavidJohn

VIC, 17570 posts

3 Mar 2013 5:12pm

Shayne86 said...
very nice! reckon it would go well on a 12'6" glide?

That's what I'm using it on and the board does feel faster with no loss of stability or tracking..

Shayne86

189 posts

Shayne86

WA, 189 posts

3 Mar 2013 5:46pm

DavidJohn said...

Shayne86 said...
very nice! reckon it would go well on a 12'6" glide?

That's what I'm using it on and the board does feel faster with no loss of stability or tracking..

awesome!

jt737

QLD

418 posts

jt737

QLD, 418 posts

3 Mar 2013 9:12pm

DJ. Did you order from Supgladiator direct or are these available in Australia.
Also can you compare it to the other fins of this shape but bigger in area, yours being the Pro vs the Elite or Hybrid fin?
Thanks.

DavidJohn

VIC

17570 posts

DavidJohn

VIC, 17570 posts

3 Mar 2013 10:17pm

Direct.. I don't know of anyone bringing them into Oz.. Yet

I've not used the original Gladiator fin but friends have it and I always thought it was a little too big unless you want the most stability and best tracking that a fin can offer.

I think this new one is plenty big enough.

DJ

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