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vanders1
vanders1
QLD
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vanders1 vanders1
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29 Jan 2015 10:44pm
There's something about the classic style of a single fin board that attracts me, so the question is on a general purpose board is there anything really to be gained by adding an extra 2 sides on a board 9'6 and longer?
Sandsy1
Sandsy1
NSW
814 posts
Sandsy1 Sandsy1
NSW, 814 posts
30 Jan 2015 1:11am
Only need one fin. In a steep take off, it's nice to be able to side slip down the face, too many fins and you nose dive.
Just like the feel of a single fin, even on my 9'4".
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
Macaha Macaha
QLD, 21982 posts
30 Jan 2015 5:28am
vanders1 said..
There's something about the classic style of a single fin board that attracts me, so the question is on a general purpose board is there anything really to be gained by adding an extra 2 sides on a board 9'6 and longer?


Singles do look nice on the right board,even more so when the fin is glassed in.
My take is 100% single on a log type board and side bites on general purpose board.
McHenry
McHenry
SA
1739 posts
McHenry McHenry
SA, 1739 posts
30 Jan 2015 8:31am
I like to ride my Whalebone single unless its a bit bumpy then I find the 2 + 1 more comfortable to ride.
SP
SP
10982 posts
SP SP
10982 posts
30 Jan 2015 6:25am
Depends on the rails, IMO no point having side bites on a proper log. Round rails, square tails and side fins don't work.

If it has some edge in the then I like them, doesn't mean I'll use them all the time.

The how much volume thread ( I think) has bob clip which explains it really well IMO.



chrispy
chrispy
WA
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chrispy chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
30 Jan 2015 7:24am
SP said..
Depends on the rails, IMO no point having side bites on a proper log. Round rails, square tails and side fins don't work.

If it has some edge in the then I like them, doesn't mean I'll use them all the time.

The how much volume thread ( I think) has bob clip which explains it really well IMO.





pretty well said SP. the only time I use multi fins on my longboard is on a full hp,which does not really get ridden anymore. I love the single fin feeling,its just so clean and fun....plus it slows me down when I start getting a bit kook like on my shorty
Tux
Tux
VIC
3829 posts
Tux Tux
VIC, 3829 posts
30 Jan 2015 11:39am
Single all the way I reckon!
smh
smh
NSW
7269 posts
smh smh
NSW, 7269 posts
30 Jan 2015 12:55pm
On a board 9'6 and over I'd go a single fin no worries. I had a 10 footer some time back that was a round pin with a hard edge around the tail and a 10 inch pivot or hatchet and it was agreat board. Can't go wrong .
smh
smh
NSW
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smh smh
NSW, 7269 posts
30 Jan 2015 1:00pm



That's her . Modern longboard shape and rails with a single. Simple
Souwester
Souwester
WA
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Souwester Souwester
WA, 1267 posts
30 Jan 2015 10:02am
Single for me, had a 9'6 Mct FB, so much more forgiving and playful in small waves and super stable and trustworthy in bigger stuff (that slip you get is a god send at times). They just tend to find there way, side fins good on 9ft performance mal where you are driving in and out of turns and going top to bottom.

Nothing beats a good single fin IMO!
smh
smh
NSW
7269 posts
smh smh
NSW, 7269 posts
30 Jan 2015 1:04pm



The fin. When I got it I thought the shaper might have put a dolphin style fin on it but he told me this fin works good and it did. I never even moved it the whole timei had the board.
stuk
stuk
NSW
894 posts
stuk stuk
NSW, 894 posts
30 Jan 2015 3:21pm
I took the 7"centre and side bites out of my 9'1" Egan and replaced it with 9" single and the thing just flies in comparison. Great for long carvy type top to bottom moves.
vanders1
vanders1
QLD
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vanders1 vanders1
QLD, 3809 posts
30 Jan 2015 2:27pm
stuk said..
I took the 7"centre and side bites out of my 9'1" Egan and replaced it with 9" single and the thing just flies in comparison. Great for long carvy type top to bottom moves.


It's interesting you say that, when I first took the sides out of my 10'er and changed the centre to a 9" flex it defiantly seemed faster too.

I think I'll just stick to a single then for the build.
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
Macaha Macaha
QLD, 21982 posts
30 Jan 2015 2:37pm
New board single
It depends on how you want to ride,your single is going to be faster but is not going to turn as sharp.
laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
laceys lane laceys lane
QLD, 19804 posts
30 Jan 2015 2:50pm
I took out the sides bits on my evo 2.


but I didn't make it a single.




I went full on thruster setup and im proud of it.


way faster and looser




bloody single fins are only good on logs


or you can't surf and need to retrain yourself, then they have a purpose
smh
smh
NSW
7269 posts
smh smh
NSW, 7269 posts
30 Jan 2015 4:04pm
laceys lane said..
I took out the sides bits on my evo 2.


but I didn't make it a single.




I went full on thruster setup and im proud of it.


way faster and looser




bloody single fins are only good on logs


or you can't surf and need to retrain yourself, then they have a purpose


Or you can try and ride a 9 foot board like a short board and make it look ugly
laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
laceys lane laceys lane
QLD, 19804 posts
30 Jan 2015 3:17pm
smh said..

laceys lane said..
I took out the sides bits on my evo 2.


but I didn't make it a single.




I went full on thruster setup and im proud of it.


way faster and looser




bloody single fins are only good on logs


or you can't surf and need to retrain yourself, then they have a purpose



Or you can try and ride a 9 foot board like a short board and make it look ugly


nar, smooth flow school is the go


but seriously I never try to surf a longboard like a shorty. I mean why bother.


for me, even on a cutback, sure I want it to turn but with smoothness and flow and be able to connect.


ive always rated connecting big. my all time fave surfers are mr and tom curren.

and guess what- they weren't riding single fins


SP
SP
10982 posts
SP SP
10982 posts
30 Jan 2015 1:21pm
Technically... Not true...

MR was early in his career. Before the Reno/ Aipa twins.... Even after he still had singke till thruster got popular....

Someone of the old lightning bolts on his wall in the shop were things of beauty... There was s parish that was boner material

But I'm with you on the thruster, love the feel on the lb when it has enough juice to move them. Otherwise I'll ride a single.
laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
laceys lane laceys lane
QLD, 19804 posts
30 Jan 2015 3:25pm
SP said..
Technically... Not true...

MR was early in his career. Before the Reno/ Aipa twins.... Someone of the old lightning bolts on his wall in the shop were things of beauty...



yes, yes.. but his influence on my was when he kicked off on his twinnies

curren. magic magic magic bottom turn. I get so inspired when ever I see him surf in vids

http://surferspath.com/video/tom-currens-first-wave-at-jeffreys-bay-from-live-the-search-series.html#fw7TU327XutWiEML.97
SP
SP
10982 posts
SP SP
10982 posts
30 Jan 2015 1:26pm
laceys lane said...
SP said..
Technically... Not true...

MR was early in his career. Before the Reno/ Aipa twins.... Someone of the old lightning bolts on his wall in the shop were things of beauty...


yes, yes.. but his influence on my was when he kicked of on his twinnies

curren. magic magic magic bottom turn. I get so inspired when ever I see him surf in vids

http://surferspath.com/video/tom-currens-first-wave-at-jeffreys-bay-from-live-the-search-series.html#fw7TU327XutWiEML.97


Yeah, I know what you meant...


If you have time Google
Curren single Fin...
He rips on 1 also...
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
chrispy chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
30 Jan 2015 1:28pm
laceys lane said...
SP said..
Technically... Not true...

MR was early in his career. Before the Reno/ Aipa twins.... Someone of the old lightning bolts on his wall in the shop were things of beauty...


yes, yes.. but his influence on my was when he kicked of on his twinnies

curren. magic magic magic bottom turn. I get so inspired when ever I see him surf in vids

http://surferspath.com/video/tom-currens-first-wave-at-jeffreys-bay-from-live-the-search-series.html#fw7TU327XutWiEML.97


No double pumps in those bottom turns...it's something that sh1ts me with the current pros
Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi
NSW
14256 posts
Ted the Kiwi Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
30 Jan 2015 6:43pm
Great clip as always but how funny does that longboard he is riding look!
Tractorguy
Tractorguy
TAS
543 posts
Tractorguy Tractorguy
TAS, 543 posts
30 Jan 2015 9:53pm
vanders1 said..
There's something about the classic style of a single fin board that attracts me, so the question is on a general purpose board is there anything really to be gained by adding an extra 2 sides on a board 9'6 and longer?


Nah

asea
asea
QLD
5544 posts
asea asea
QLD, 5544 posts
31 Jan 2015 9:31am
Tux said..
Single all the way I reckon!


+1
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
Macaha Macaha
QLD, 21982 posts
31 Jan 2015 9:44am
asea said..


Tux said..
Single all the way I reckon!




+1





not everyone wants to point and glide old boyI could say a whole lot more on this but I'm be nice
asea
asea
QLD
5544 posts
asea asea
QLD, 5544 posts
31 Jan 2015 9:51am
Mac seriously my last single fin 9'4'' was great, not a log, i have asked for it back but the owner says its a keeper,i believe the side bites are used for sucky ,heavy waves to hold you in bit i know nothing i just ride em
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
Macaha Macaha
QLD, 21982 posts
31 Jan 2015 10:15am
asea said..
Mac seriously my last single fin 9'4'' was great, not a log, i have asked for it back but the owner says its a keeper,i believe the side bites are used for sucky ,heavy waves to hold you in bit i know nothing i just ride em


Oh just another super board you sold
asea
asea
QLD
5544 posts
asea asea
QLD, 5544 posts
31 Jan 2015 10:30am
Macaha said..
asea said..

Mac seriously my last single fin 9'4'' was great, not a log, i have asked for it back but the owner says its a keeper,i believe the side bites are used for sucky ,heavy waves to hold you in bit i know nothing i just ride em


Oh just another super board you sold


haha you know what its like theres plenty more out there to try
vanders1
vanders1
QLD
3809 posts
vanders1 vanders1
QLD, 3809 posts
31 Jan 2015 11:55am
Macaha said..

asea said..



Tux said..
Single all the way I reckon!





+1






not everyone wants to point and glide old boyI could say a whole lot more on this but I'm be nice


Please feel free to say what you think mate, that's why I've asked the question, I want opinions.
laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
laceys lane laceys lane
QLD, 19804 posts
31 Jan 2015 12:09pm
You cant handle opinions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Hang on that not how it goes. Wrong line , wrong movie

Please disregard
SP
SP
10982 posts
SP SP
10982 posts
31 Jan 2015 1:15pm
asea said...
Tux said..
Single all the way I reckon!


+1


Riding a single is like driving a V8 down the highway.

Riding a 2+1 is like driving a corolla in traffic.
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