Description
This is one of our newer center fin design, it is loosely derived from the new LS side bite design that is used in some of our quad setups. Carries forward many of the design elements of our Thumb and Hammer series of fins with the same distinctive tip area, placed on top of a fairly narrow mid-section.
This combination provides maneuverability, projection, and speed. This fin has a lot of properties similar to the Hammer series of fins but without the kelp catching bulb at the leading edge and slightly less area. The leading edge of the fin has a slight reverse curve that provides a better angle of attack for the water as it gets closer to the tip of the fin where most of the area is located.
The large amount of area in the top half of the fin and the fact that it is significantly raked allows this fin to be positioned very far forward without sacrificing holding power.
Due to the large tip area combined with the narrower throat, this fin generates a lot of flex that allows it to create a lot of drive out of turns. As with many of our designs the base of the fin has been kept very narrow in order to enhance the turning ability.
Unlike the T2 series of fins the area of this design was kept down to a minimum in order to reduce drag and improve speed, this design is all about efficiency! The big design difference is the profile of the leading edge. By utilizing a reverse curve that increases in steepness as it gets closer to the tip, a much better angle of attack is provided for the water flow.
This design can be ridden relatively small as the area of the fin is placed where it is most effective. Use this fin with any of our side bite fins in a 2+1 setup for a real performance boost. Or use it as a single fin for lots of drive and speed!
Currently the fins range in size from 5.50″ to 8.50″ in 1/2″ increments.
Available in RED TINT only! All center fins ship with a VersaScrew and breakaway plate, plus a hex key.
THERE ARE MANY ASPECTS TO SURFBOARD SELECTION THESE ARE THE POINTS TO CONSIDER
LENGTH
Typically surfboards are measured in inches. The length is measured from the nose to the tail. Choosing the length of the surfboard is dependant on your size (weight, height), board type and waves conditions you wish to use the board for.
WIDTH
The widest point of the surfboard is measured from rail to rail. Generally the wider the surfboard the more stable the board, while a board with smaller width maintains better speed and performance.
BOARD THICKNESS
Surfboard thickness is measured from the top deck to the bottom. The thickness again has a bearing on the board’s performance. Professional surfers will tend to go for the thinner boards as they are lighter and offer better performance.The thicker boards are stronger and because there is more foam under the surfer the boards are more stable.
ROCKER
The bottom curve of a surfboard. Generally the more rocker the surfboard has the more loose (manoeuvrable) the surfboard will be. Where the flatter rocker surfboards will be faster, although they will lack the looseness. The nose is the tip of the surfboard, the nose can vary in shapes and size. Basically the thinner the nose the more response the board will perform, while wider noses are better for stabilization.
STRINGER
Used to increase the strength of a surfboard, a stringer (normally made from wood) runs down the length of a surfboards (typically in the centre of the board from the tip of the nose to the tail).
Boards built with Epoxy, Carbon Fibre and soft boards generally don’t have stringers.
FINS
Generally heavier surfers require larger fins to hold the waves better. Although if you prefer to ride a looser (less hold in the waves), smaller fins would be a better option.
FIN CONSIDERATIONS
Fin configurations have an effect on the ways your surfboards perform.
The following are some of the more common fin configurations.
SINGLE FIN
The single fin was the original fin configuration for surfboards. Based on the idea of the sailboat keel. Single fins are added stabilization and control on the powerful, larger waves, although lack manoeuvrability
TWIN FIN
Are great for small waves, being fast and manoeuvrable, but when put into tight spots on larger waves, they become hard to control. Popular with Fish surfboards.
THRUSTER 3 FIN
Widely recognized as the standard fin configuration, the thruster answers the shortcomings of the single fin and the twin fins configurations.
The thrusters give you stabilization, control and manoeuvrability in all types of surfing conditions.
This concept was the brainchild of Australia’s Simon Anderson
QUADS 4 FINS
With four fins in the water, Quads boasts an extraordinary amount of holding power in larger surf.
You may think that having four fins would sacrifice speed by creating more drag, but this is not the case.
The both sets of fins are working together on the rail, which makers believe they creates less drag than a board with a centre fin.
The manoeuvrability isn’t sacrificed either, with fins directly under your back foot, the quads are very responsive.
KEEL
Similar setup to the Twin Fin, although smaller (low profile) fins are generally placed wider (closer to the rails) on the surfboard.
Popular with Fish and Egg / Retro surfboards.
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