Twin fins as go-to boards
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Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
It's a twin fin. Irrespective of whether or not the trailer fin was going to be part of it, the side fin placements were going to be the same (set up as a twin).
If it was a thruster, the side fins would be moved further up, and the planshape and rail line etc. would have been different.
The (optional) rear trailer fin is tiny. It's only there for lateral stability and does nothing really in terms of drive.
If it was a thruster, the side fins would be moved further up, and the planshape and rail line etc. would have been different.
The (optional) rear trailer fin is tiny. It's only there for lateral stability and does nothing really in terms of drive.
Last edited by Hatchnam on Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:24 pm, edited 1 time in total.
steve shearer wrote:full dionysian hand jive body torque
BA wrote:Dropped a frozen 20kg dog on it. The toe is starting to look like Peter Duttons head.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
Its not a twin. Fccck off.
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Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
Should I take the rear fin out to make you happy gaylord?
steve shearer wrote:full dionysian hand jive body torque
BA wrote:Dropped a frozen 20kg dog on it. The toe is starting to look like Peter Duttons head.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
It's arithmetic, 2+1=3.
And don't listen to any of Steve 'trailer fin' Shearer's obfuscation.
And don't listen to any of Steve 'trailer fin' Shearer's obfuscation.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
Ok. From here forward every single fin with small side bites are known as thrusters.
What is this, fking finger painting class today ?
What is this, fking finger painting class today ?
steve shearer wrote:full dionysian hand jive body torque
BA wrote:Dropped a frozen 20kg dog on it. The toe is starting to look like Peter Duttons head.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
Just joshing, I don't care. But the thruster is a very specific type of tri fin.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
Exactly. (You pay attention too loofknuckle)foamy wrote:thruster is a very specific type of tri fin.
Look at the fin placement. The side fins. Does this look like a thruster placement? Looks pretty pulled back towards the tail to me. And the trailer fin placement in relation to the side fins. Hardly looks like a typical equilateral thruster/shortboard set up.
There's three FCS2 fin bases of equal size. That's about the only thing that would make it appear thruster-like (at a glance).

steve shearer wrote:full dionysian hand jive body torque
BA wrote:Dropped a frozen 20kg dog on it. The toe is starting to look like Peter Duttons head.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
Thanks, definitely not a normal thruster set up.Hatchnam wrote:I used Chris Garrett twins (similar to MR set up, but not exact).
Side fins: Height...144mm Base...138mm Rake...191mm
Trailer fin: Height...90mm Base...75mm Rake...90mm
http://www.chrisgarrettshapes.com.au/pr ... in-fin-2-1
The trailer fin tip of the rear base sits 100mm up from the centre point of the diamond tail.
The side fins tip of the rear base sits about 265mm up from the centre point of the diamond tail.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
MR makes a twin with a trailer OPTION for larger surf where a bit of hold is required. Not sure what the issue is.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
FFS surf it how you want to and let the douche bag pedantics whinge about what to call it on the net while you're actually out surfing hatchy 

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Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
Swell should be overhead tomorrow. So I'll give the board a go with and without the trailer fin and report back on the difference.
steve shearer wrote:full dionysian hand jive body torque
BA wrote:Dropped a frozen 20kg dog on it. The toe is starting to look like Peter Duttons head.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
So it's a mini Simmons then?
Dial in 5ft face close outs tomorrow.
Dial in 5ft face close outs tomorrow.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
What's a mini simmons? Midday piss up for you?
steve shearer wrote:full dionysian hand jive body torque
BA wrote:Dropped a frozen 20kg dog on it. The toe is starting to look like Peter Duttons head.
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Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
Where are you Hatchy? If you're in sydney i wouldn't get your hopes too high.Hatchnam wrote:Swell should be overhead tomorrow.
I think you're both on crack.Beanpole wrote: Dial in 5ft face close outs tomorrow.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
I wrote that on Jan 14, and today is Feb 4.
Have you been drinking beanpoles moonshine? Be careful, he's already showing signs of early onset.

steve shearer wrote:full dionysian hand jive body torque
BA wrote:Dropped a frozen 20kg dog on it. The toe is starting to look like Peter Duttons head.
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
Where's the review of your two plus one? (Not twin)
Trev wrote:I have always had a lot of time for Dick
smnmntll wrote:Got one in the mouth once, that was pretty memorable
Re: Twin fins as go-to boards
I've only had it out in smallish conditions til now. So far it's great. Fast as hell and carves like mad. Want to wait til I can get it in a solid five foot groundswell then see what's up. I reckon it'll handle it no worries. For now, I've still got (another) week and a half before I can surf again (recovering from ear infection)
steve shearer wrote:full dionysian hand jive body torque
BA wrote:Dropped a frozen 20kg dog on it. The toe is starting to look like Peter Duttons head.
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