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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:49 pm
by foamy
I'll fix that for you.
tootr wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:26 pm
He’s a bonzer bloke.
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:52 pm
by steve shearer
tootr wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:26 pm
He’s a nice fellow.
By a fluke I’m in Byron on Monday.
a fluke?
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:32 pm
by jimmy
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:41 pm
by buddy
Firko?
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:43 pm
by jimmy
buddy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:41 pm
Firko?
Haha! Yep. He's a legend.
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:13 pm
by Thud
Stingerish
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:04 pm
by jimmy
Any ideas on fins to try gents?
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:08 pm
by buddy
jimmy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:04 pm
Any ideas on fins to try gents?
What plugs?
quad + box?
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:18 pm
by jimmy
buddy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:08 pm
jimmy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:04 pm
Any ideas on fins to try gents?
What plugs?
quad + box?
We discussed a 2+1 setup. Just messaged him to confirm but he’s on the North Shore and it’s late there. I wouldn’t be surprised if it turned up with five boxes. All FCS because I checked about that. As you all probably know by now I know fcuck all about these weird hippy boards but am looking forward to investigating it all. And I reckon $400 for a hand shaped board is good value.
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:58 pm
by Hatchnam
If that stick was mine I’d go a 2+1 fin set up with moderate rake and base. Centre fin 6.5” w 3.7 side bites. Set the centre fin so the board feels loose enough to take a steep climb line as you flow down the line. Or set the fin a bit further back if it’s low tide dredging point surf.
The True Ames smith/parrish combo for $150 including shipping looks the fit.
https://www.trueames.com/collections/2- ... compatible
Sure as a thruster it will feel good and familiar, and as a quad it’ll feel loose and super quick. But if you’re after a different feel, looking for steady drive and projection and drawing longer rail lines then the 2+1 will feel great.
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:31 am
by steve shearer
single
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:54 am
by Cranked
cryptic
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:01 pm
by jimmy
jimmy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:18 pm
buddy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:08 pm
jimmy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:04 pm
Any ideas on fins to try gents?
What plugs?
quad + box?
We discussed a 2+1 setup. Just messaged him to confirm but he’s on the North Shore and it’s late there. I wouldn’t be surprised if it turned up with five boxes. All FCS because I checked about that. As you all probably know by now I know fcuck all about these weird hippy boards but am looking forward to investigating it all. And I reckon $400 for a hand shaped board is good value.
Righto. It’s a five fin set up. Have never ridden a quad except in the mid 80’s for a little while.
I’m definitely keen to try it as a single and obviously try a 2+1 set up as well. Question is, do I need a stand alone single for when I ride it as a single? And then a different 3 set for for the 2+1? Or will the same single work in both setups? I’m definitely not a fin wanker but just want an honest couple of options to get the most out of the board.
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:06 pm
by Thud
That's a really good question. I have a couple of 2+1's and have wondered.
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:36 pm
by Cranked
In most 2+1s the single fin box is set too far forward to use for a centre tri fin, unless you want it an inch or more further forward than a conventional tri fin setup
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:56 pm
by alakaboo
I can lend you some fins Jimmy
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:59 pm
by jimmy
Thanks Cranky. That’s the sort of info I’m chasing. I think it was Shearer years ago who said that a 5 fin set up on short board is retarded because quads should be shaped as quads and the same for thrusters. I have 3 boards with the five set up and I’ve never thought about buying quad fins, and have always ridden them as thrusters. My non bonzer is gonna have FCS2 plugs so I can’t move the centre fin..
Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:00 pm
by jimmy
alakaboo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:56 pm
I can lend you some fins Jimmy
Cheers Boo. I’ll get in contact.