Good stuff. Just wondering why you didn't touch on the big difference in speed and drag between the two profiles. With so much more chord length at root and tip, that's a whole lot more drag on the big fin, surely. So the swept back fin will be a lot faster. Therefore, is it really right to be saying that the bigger fin is the better one for longer distance paddling?
Hey James very good point.. What you are saying is correct but if you have to change sides with your paddle more often then you wont be as fast anyway. For most paddlers beginner to intermediate, a longer more sweptback fin will be much easier for them to paddle longer distances and allow them to get to the end destination quicker. But you are right there is always a compromise. Hope that makes sense. Thanks Reuben
Need some advice from you guys, i'm looking for an inflatable touring board that i can take on holiday and go on multiple (2-3 day) trips, I've been looking at the red's explorer range and starboard touring range, i'm completely stuck on which to choose, however both of those options are super pricey for me and I've only just graduated, are there any other touring inflatables you would recommend that are as good as the red/starboard but for a lower budget? Im 6'1 80KG, I've been supping for 2 years now, so no need for very stable boards, I would like something fast and efficient with a bit of room for gear but that can take me 50km+ as im planning to cross the English channel next year for charity. Thanks in advance for your help!
Hey great replies below. Yeah what country are you looking to buy the board in Pedro? Agree the itiwit 500 Touring board would be good, but you might not be able to get it! let us know.
@@SUPboardermag UK, Thanks for the response! Ultimately the question is if i should just wait a little and buy a red/starboard board or if the cheaper ones are actually as good. So SUP shops let you test them out before you buy them?
@@gwerkcules2752 Its a tough one, but I guess its how long you will have to wait to save up for it. The Red And Starboard are great boards and very nice overall packages. But the boards like the Itiwit are great value and well made too. But you will have to buy and pump and the bag isn't as good as a Red or Starboard. Sorry I cant give you an answer of what one to buy. What board do you really like the look of? Reuben
I am not doing wave surfing. I have paddle board and I do use it on open sea coast. I am new to this and struggle to stand. Which Fin is good for me ? can you please advise?
hey Bharat. You are after the fin in the right of the feature image. A fin with as much surface area as possible to help with your balance. But remember the fin will help but if you're struggling to stand the board may also be too small. Thanks Reuben
Hey barbus, Yeah I would get rid of the side fins if you are going for a bigger fin for flat-water. This will reduce drag and be faster to paddle. thanks Reuben
This was useful, thanks. Where to get that slide-in touring fin? I'm looking for one for my fiancée's board, but can't find it anywhere. Checked some (many) webshops, but nothing, mostly they don't even sell slide-in fins, just US box. I see the AM logo on this one you showing, but AM doesn't sell it separately as far as I found. THX
It will slightly improve your paddling. You may not notice a huge difference on an iSUP, but there are advantages to having a stiffer fin, tracking and control being the main ones.
Hey Lee. Any UK shop that stocks AQ should be able to get hold of the fin. Probably just worth a email to the shop. At the same time, ask them to get a few in stock as Im sure they will sell them now! Thanks Reuben
I wish I could give you two 'Thumbs Up' ...great, to the point explanation.
Wow, thanks!
Great video very helpful , si to avoid the raw effect on my 9' i better chose the Big wide fin, good to know, thanks ! ✌️
Glad it helped!
Very helpful. Thanks. Hopefully, Aqua Marina Slide In Racing Fin will fit my Body Glove Performer 2023.
So long as you have the slide in box it should be ok. Thanks for the comment and glad you liked the video. Thanks, Beau
Very helpful to a new person to the sport. Will these fins apply to a kayak. Cheers
Great
Thank you for making this video, it help me a lot.
Great video! So would you recommend putting the fin as far back as possible in the US Box for paddling in a straight line?
Hi Marten. Yes, definitely putting your fin back further in the box helps with tracking. Thanks, Beau
Another great, informative video. Thx.
Thanks! Beau
Good stuff. Just wondering why you didn't touch on the big difference in speed and drag between the two profiles. With so much more chord length at root and tip, that's a whole lot more drag on the big fin, surely. So the swept back fin will be a lot faster. Therefore, is it really right to be saying that the bigger fin is the better one for longer distance paddling?
Hey James very good point.. What you are saying is correct but if you have to change sides with your paddle more often then you wont be as fast anyway. For most paddlers beginner to intermediate, a longer more sweptback fin will be much easier for them to paddle longer distances and allow them to get to the end destination quicker. But you are right there is always a compromise. Hope that makes sense. Thanks Reuben
Hi, I am hoping you can help. Are there any fins that would fit into a foil box? Not a Tuttle box. Thanks and love your videos 😎😎😎🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yeah a foil box is 2 US boxes side by side. So a single US box SUP fin would work. It would be off to one side but it would work. Thanks Reuben
Need some advice from you guys, i'm looking for an inflatable touring board that i can take on holiday and go on multiple (2-3 day) trips, I've been looking at the red's explorer range and starboard touring range, i'm completely stuck on which to choose, however both of those options are super pricey for me and I've only just graduated, are there any other touring inflatables you would recommend that are as good as the red/starboard but for a lower budget?
Im 6'1 80KG, I've been supping for 2 years now, so no need for very stable boards, I would like something fast and efficient with a bit of room for gear but that can take me 50km+ as im planning to cross the English channel next year for charity.
Thanks in advance for your help!
hey pedro look at itiwit 500 touring good price at £400 ruclips.net/video/O36eC6Nq93A/видео.html
What country are you in?
Hey great replies below. Yeah what country are you looking to buy the board in Pedro? Agree the itiwit 500 Touring board would be good, but you might not be able to get it! let us know.
@@SUPboardermag UK, Thanks for the response! Ultimately the question is if i should just wait a little and buy a red/starboard board or if the cheaper ones are actually as good. So SUP shops let you test them out before you buy them?
@@gwerkcules2752 Its a tough one, but I guess its how long you will have to wait to save up for it. The Red And Starboard are great boards and very nice overall packages. But the boards like the Itiwit are great value and well made too. But you will have to buy and pump and the bag isn't as good as a Red or Starboard. Sorry I cant give you an answer of what one to buy. What board do you really like the look of? Reuben
Just what I was after cheers dudes!.
Glad you found this video helpful! Thanks, Beau
I am not doing wave surfing. I have paddle board and I do use it on open sea coast. I am new to this and struggle to stand. Which Fin is good for me ? can you please advise?
hey Bharat. You are after the fin in the right of the feature image. A fin with as much surface area as possible to help with your balance.
But remember the fin will help but if you're struggling to stand the board may also be too small. Thanks Reuben
Great video. If you were to add this fin to a board to improve tracking would you leave the side fins in or take them out? I have a starboard whopper
Hey barbus, Yeah I would get rid of the side fins if you are going for a bigger fin for flat-water. This will reduce drag and be faster to paddle. thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag thanks for always answering my daft questions Reuben 👍🏻
No worries, and theres never a daft question! Happy paddling Reuben
So that racing/touring fin might make a good centerboard for wing SUPing???
Hey Sean Yes it would be good for that. Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag XLNT 😎👍🏻
This was useful, thanks.
Where to get that slide-in touring fin? I'm looking for one for my fiancée's board, but can't find it anywhere. Checked some (many) webshops, but nothing, mostly they don't even sell slide-in fins, just US box. I see the AM logo on this one you showing, but AM doesn't sell it separately as far as I found. THX
I had to order one from a polish website and get a polish friend to forward it on to me...
Daniel Dempsey Doesn't sound too good. Do you remember the site's name?
Hi I have the Gladiator fin which is quite bendy, would \i be better with a stiffer fin?
It will slightly improve your paddling. You may not notice a huge difference on an iSUP, but there are advantages to having a stiffer fin, tracking and control being the main ones.
Where do you get the Aqua Marina swept back touring fin from, I cant seem to find a slide in touring/race fin in the uk?
Hey Lee. Any UK shop that stocks AQ should be able to get hold of the fin. Probably just worth a email to the shop. At the same time, ask them to get a few in stock as Im sure they will sell them now! Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag awesome, i will start pestering shops now haha. Cheers Reuben
thank you
I was just informed that we are known as sweepers
we can be HA HA