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Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:54 pm
by The Dan
After spending most of xmas break riding a 8' mini mal, I'm upsizing to a 9' 4 or 9' 6 after getting into the glide of a longer board. I'm 75kgish, mostly ride beachies, but with a few point options as well. So which tail is the better option?
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:43 pm
by grimshine
I'd go the round tail mate, are you going for a single fin log or a HP thruster setup? Either way I'd stick with a rounded pin tail.
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:50 pm
by The Dan
Single fin i'm thinking.
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:48 pm
by grimshine
Good for you Dan.
Now who will be shaping the board or are you buying a used log?
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:48 pm
by The Dan
Just going to pick up a second hander or ( this will get me skittled I know) pick up a pop out. I'm not looking to set the world on fire atm, just wanting to get a feel for a bigger board without busting the bank.
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:01 pm
by Roy_Stewart
grimshine wrote:
HP
Lol.
Posting those two letters reveals a great deal of dimness.
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:51 pm
by Trev
Square tail!
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:15 pm
by grimshine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2sV2QC1rvw
Hey Royboy, that's how to ride a longboard.
Dan, Tylers riding a rounded pin..
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:35 pm
by The Dan
Righto cheers, Now what size fin do I chuck on this sucker?
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:25 pm
by grimshine
Well Dan, 9'6" single fin would require at least a 9 1/2" centre fin in my opinion. Now the shape of the fin would depend on the shape of the board, rails, tail etc. Usually the shaper knows what fin would suit but if not get a fin box put in then you can experiment with different fins and be guided by the forum members.
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:33 pm
by kayu
The Dan wrote:After spending most of xmas break riding a 8' mini mal, I'm upsizing to a 9' 4 or 9' 6 after getting into the glide of a longer board. I'm 75kgish, mostly ride beachies, but with a few point options as well. So which tail is the better option?
.....both work fine on pig style boards , so it 's personal preference........I like square.....although pins will both engage and disengage tail suction quicker........
Re: Tail : Square or Pin 9'6.
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:25 pm
by grimshine
Dan I didn't know you where getting a pig, if so the square tail would be more the go. Not sure if the pig is the right choice, I personally think that you have to progress to a pig but other forum members might disagree. The traditional pig has a wide tail, D fin and narrow nose. Let us know how you go mate.
