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Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 7:51 pm
by steve shearer
Alkali fins classic single.
https://www.alkalifins.com/shop/fins/classic-single/

I like the widow maker single template but it might be too much fin for the board.

They've got the range at the old Mike Cundith shop at Byron.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 7:58 pm
by Thud
True Ames Greenough 7 inch 2+1 also looks like a good arounder.

Although 6 1/2 inch maybe good too but possibly too short if you just want to ride as a single.

I'm sure someone will hammer me for these suggestions. My 2 cents.

I have a few different sets but the shortest board is 6'6.

5'10. Will be interested to see how that rolls.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 8:02 pm
by jimmy
Cheers Stephen. So I don’t want to buy hundreds of fins until I find the right one(s). Should I be going bigger if I ride it as a single and smaller if I add side fins? I’m totally retarded with my knowledge on this stuff. Will text you a couple of photos.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 8:05 pm
by alakaboo
My offer to lend you a few to test still stands, Jimmy.
I'll be on the Tweed coast for the weekend.

Though most of mine are a bit big.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 8:10 pm
by jimmy
Cheers Boo. I’ve gotta coach my daughters netball team on Saturday but other that I’m sort of free. Will get in contact.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 8:18 pm
by jimmy
Thud wrote:
Thu May 03, 2018 7:58 pm
True Ames Greenough 7 inch 2+1 also looks like a good arounder.

Although 6 1/2 inch maybe good too but possibly too short if you just want to ride as a single.

I'm sure someone will hammer me for these suggestions. My 2 cents.

I have a few different sets but the shortest board is 6'6.

5'10. Will be interested to see how that rolls.
Thanks Thud. Good input. Looking at the link Shearer sent a 6 1/2 inch is recommended up to 6ft boards. Might get me one of those. But thinking I might give Deadkooks a go. Heard they’ve got awesome fins.

Just saw this on the The Gumtree. Might pick it up because it’s only 10 mins from me and $20 is pretty cheap.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burleig ... 1182986510

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 8:42 pm
by Thud
Cool. Hope it's a winner.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 8:44 pm
by steve shearer
That fin is yuck.

Get a proper fin Jimmy, don't be a tight arse.

Start with a 6.5.

I've got some fins around here if you come down. We'll go test them at the Point.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 8:54 pm
by jimmy
Steve. As I said. I know nothing about this side of things. Im happy to spend money but just saw it and though, why not it’s only $20 and I can surf the board tomorrow. Another retarded question. I always use tail pads but it doesn’t seem right to put one on this board. Just answered my question. Wax FTW!
Will give you a bell when I’m coming down and I’d love to test fins at the point. Cheers.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 8:57 pm
by steve shearer
are the side fins fcs plugs?

I've probably got small side fins here you could test.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 9:25 pm
by jimmy
Drunk <:

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 9:40 pm
by crabmeat thompson
jimmy wrote:
Thu May 03, 2018 9:25 pm
It’s got an old school fin box and is 5’10 x 19 1/2 x 2 3/8. It’s about 30 litres.

nah. get a 7.0 fin on that board.

i got one here. brand new, never been wet. you can have it, mate.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 10:25 pm
by jimmy
I will be coming to see you tomorrow! And by coming I mean.. oh doesn’t matter.

Cheers Professor.

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 10:42 pm
by Thud
http://nealpurchasedesigns.blogspot.com ... 5.html?m=1

Bit more technical info on 2+1. That's me done. Enjoy!!

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 8:37 pm
by PeepeelaPew
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Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 9:02 pm
by Hatchnam
Of course it would be. Occy was doing turns better that in the 80’s on boards that were like boats compared to a pyzel phantom

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 9:54 am
by BA

Re: Just general surfing stuff

Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 10:04 am
by crabmeat thompson
ˆˆ that is quality