I am chasing a 36cm Powerbox fin for my old Mistral Flow, couldn't find one in buy and sell, and was wondering if anyone has one lying about that they might like to sell me.
I know I probably shouldn't post here but I tried to create a wanted ad but the link didn't work for me 
Thanks for the offer, but I think I would be better off with a free-ride style fin. I have been struggling with setup/technique for ages. I'd been mucking around with my sail, harness lines, stance, etc, etc, wondering what I was doing wrong, ready to buy another motorbike if things didn't improve. Then a "Grand Master" and a "Legend" mentioned that the standard chipped/scratched 31cm that came with the board when I bought it might be a little small for the 6.7 I have been trying to sail in the easterly chop off Burrum. Legend Hooray loaned me a nice clean 36cm Maui (bit like a K-one free-ride) and everything just clicked 
. I could never have imagined that my fin could make such a difference. Everything felt balanced and I sailed for twice as long. It made it very hard for me to hand it back to Ray at the end of the day
. Hence my search. On a bit of a budget and not too many windsurfing shops up this way. Thought seabreeze my best option.
unfortunately people tend to hold onto 30-40cm good freeride powerbox fins. Maybe save for a bit get a new one that way you get an undamaged fin of the size you want. Fins arent as much of a waste of $ as they seem as you change boards as you outgrow/want something new but good fins you will keep for a long time.
Keep an eye on ebay. I got a new 32 freewave mistral from germany for about $60 new, Different ones coming and going all the time
My Dad fell over a shark a couple of weeks ago, one leg either side. he missed a gybe, hardly ever gets them.Want me to tell him to cut off a fin next time he does it and we'll dry it and you can tap in a bolt and fit to your mystery.
let me guess, 2nd bay at VP
let me guess, 2nd bay at VP
let me guess, 2nd bay at VP
Yeah Windy, there's a caption comp out there at the moment that just needs some lazering. In the words of an infamous Seabreezer....."Where you been little dude?"
. I could never have imagined that my fin could make such a difference.
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Thanks for the help Arnold, but I'm afraid you've got me with the 'OFO Tail width' thingy? You know me, I need the tecky stuff explained slowly
You know me, I need the tecky stuff explained slowly
Thanks for the explanation Ian. It measured 37.5cm at one foot of the tail. I guess that means I'm looking for a fin anywhere from 33.5 to 35.5, great tip Arnold thank you
. Makes you wonder why Mistral supplied a 31 with the board
. Makes you wonder why Mistral supplied a 31 with the board
The 36 that Ray loaned me was on the money I think. I know you've modified a larger fin to suit the pier, would chopping an old race 44 be the go do you think? It's doesn't look that much longer that the 36 freeride I borrowed when you take into account the swept tip area of the freeride. I know I can hear you all saying 'just go and buy a new fin', but chopping stuff up, ooops, I mean 'customising' is heaps more fun.
