awesome video.... I have been surfing almost 60 years, and fins were always a mystery to me... great explanation! thx for posting. learning a lot from all your videos, as I consider a surfing SUP....
Good solid vid. The discussion of foil sounded backwards towards the end. Did you say the flat face of the fin is towards the rail? Wondering if I misheard or you misspoke.
Hey hey, I haven't watched it again but I should /could of said that the flat face of the foil is towards the centre of the board. You are spot on. Really hope the video helped. Thanks for the comment Reuben
Hello, and regarding the central fin, could you please explain the incidence of moving forward / backward, on stability during the waiting, take off, turns.. Thank you very much I m 38 years old, 175cm, 74 kgs and I have a Redwoodpaddle shortsup 8'6 pro 116liters. Cheers from France (sorry for my english)
Hello and thanks for the question. By moving the centre fin forward - you are moving the fin closer to your feet which makes turning the board much easier and it feels looser on the wave. Moving the centre fin back makes the board feel stiffer and is better for tracking when paddling (moving in a straight line). Mix it up and try for yourself what works best! Thanks, Beau
Some thougts on this... Why are race fins more straight and wave fins curved? I've always learned that the backwards shape gives turning power in transitions between rails. Same in windsurfing fins; race, speed, etc are straight, wavesailing fins are curved, for turning performance. Also I'm a bit sceptical on you description of the foil/wing shape. Its not the curved area that gives lift. Its always the angle of the fin/wing. The purpose of the curve is to prevent stalling/spinout. The wider foil, the higher angle allowed before turbulence and stalling. The downside of the foil is drag and weight. Thats the main reason for assymetrical foil. Reduce drag, as the side fins are supposed to work only in one direction. Also the outer fins spins out easily as they work in the "wrong" direction, which aslo reduces drag and lets the inner fins with the correct desired angle have the main infuence on the board, effectively "turning off" the outside fins.
Hi I tore a ligament in my shoulder a week ago and I'm desperate to get back sup surfing, I was just wondering if you knew any techies to make me ready for SUPing again?
Absolute perfection! Loved every minute of this instruction. TY
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Beau
awesome video.... I have been surfing almost 60 years, and fins were always a mystery to me... great explanation! thx for posting. learning a lot from all your videos, as I consider a surfing SUP....
Great to hear. Thanks for commenting. Beau
This is the best video on fins I've seen so far. Thanks!
great to hear it . Thanks
Great clip. Thanks
Thank you! Great video.
really important aspect.
Video very well explained :)
So Canted terms are the same as motor camber, easy understanding
Good solid vid. The discussion of foil sounded backwards towards the end. Did you say the flat face of the fin is towards the rail? Wondering if I misheard or you misspoke.
Hey hey, I haven't watched it again but I should /could of said that the flat face of the foil is towards the centre of the board. You are spot on. Really hope the video helped. Thanks for the comment Reuben
I'm waiting for my 4'56 sides, 6 inches center thruster setup. My board is a 8'5 29 116 litres, I'm 83kg heavy
Hello, and regarding the central fin, could you please explain the incidence of moving forward / backward, on stability during the waiting, take off, turns.. Thank you very much
I m 38 years old, 175cm, 74 kgs and I have a Redwoodpaddle shortsup 8'6 pro 116liters.
Cheers from France (sorry for my english)
Hello and thanks for the question. By moving the centre fin forward - you are moving the fin closer to your feet which makes turning the board much easier and it feels looser on the wave. Moving the centre fin back makes the board feel stiffer and is better for tracking when paddling (moving in a straight line). Mix it up and try for yourself what works best! Thanks, Beau
@@SUPboardermag Thanks Beau ;) have a great day
Some thougts on this... Why are race fins more straight and wave fins curved? I've always learned that the backwards shape gives turning power in transitions between rails. Same in windsurfing fins; race, speed, etc are straight, wavesailing fins are curved, for turning performance. Also I'm a bit sceptical on you description of the foil/wing shape. Its not the curved area that gives lift. Its always the angle of the fin/wing. The purpose of the curve is to prevent stalling/spinout. The wider foil, the higher angle allowed before turbulence and stalling. The downside of the foil is drag and weight. Thats the main reason for assymetrical foil. Reduce drag, as the side fins are supposed to work only in one direction. Also the outer fins spins out easily as they work in the "wrong" direction, which aslo reduces drag and lets the inner fins with the correct desired angle have the main infuence on the board, effectively "turning off" the outside fins.
Hi I tore a ligament in my shoulder a week ago and I'm desperate to get back sup surfing, I was just wondering if you knew any techies to make me ready for SUPing again?
We will get in contact with our SUP fitness gurus and see what they say. Take it easy man and don't push it too early on.