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Fins for Kiteboard, any recommendations, any for sale?
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:18 pmby mike loeser
Got a new deck that didn't come with any hardware. I wanted to use the stuff off my broken board, but the fins are two hole on the new deck and the ones I have are only one hole. Does anyone know the best size, 1.5 or 2, which would be best? My boards are a little dated, so I don't know what the latest thing is. Also does anyone have some for sale locally on the cheap?
Thanx,
Mike L.
Re: Fins for Kiteboard, any recommendations, any for sale?
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:37 pmby hedquista
I ride a best board and use 1.0 in grind fins. great for grinding things and kiting in the uber shallow water at south sandy and late rush lake rides. i wish i had 1.5 in track fins though. The track fins allow you to cut up wind well and land airs or tricks. i seem to slip out on landings because the fins dont seem to hold. The longer the fins the more traction you have. thenk i have my surf board that has six in on it and it cuts up wind like crazy but that is a board thing the fins jsut help.
Speaking of which if any one has a set of four BEST 1.5 track fins used or new i am in the market. (keep in mind i am a poor starving college student)
Re: Fins for Kiteboard, any recommendations, any for sale?
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Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:49 amby Kenny
Mike,
It also depends on the size of your board. IMHO, the bigger the board the smaller the fins. Note the tiny fins on the SS Glide.
I agree with Hedquista on smaller fins for Rush and ULSSB, Lincoln for that matter is also a fin grinder. Riding style also comes into play. Deep fins make you feel like you are riding on a train. They make you feel more secure when the wind is really nuking, but you lose a lot when it comes to freestyle. It is easier to flip to toeside (and back) with shorter fins.
Kenny