Finally getting to the comments again on this video. Still loving the fun and having a blast. Trying not to use it so much as my goal is continuing to strengthen my body post surgery. But to be honest, the fin does help and it gets me into waves I would probably have missed.
Great review, love the comments also (most of 'em anyway). It is encouraging to see how many other people have physical challenges but still want to get in the H2O. I have a shoulder issue plus general deconditioning so probably going to put my $ down today. They seem to be getting their production process & supply chain issues resolved. Still will work on improving my paddling strength
Thanks for the video. Finally mine arrived last week and im excited to try it out this summer. But I'll install it on my paddle board and my kayak to help when my arms get tired from paddling in Tennessee waters.
My fin is supposed to arrive shortly. And I too used to surf often at 15th street. I'm 190 lbs. riding a 10ft. single fin Swami's Express, and I've had two shoulder surgeries which have kept me pretty much out of the water. So I'm hoping to see you out there. Thanks for the review.
My pleasure. And that’d be very cool to see you out there. When I’m at 15th I frequently ride my sea foam green Dewey Weber Performer (saying this for easier identification in the lineup 😎)
@flipping dust, Nice review! Thanks so much for making this video and sharing it. How do you feel about it one year later? Di you see any signs of damage over this time? Did you notice any issues? Does the battery usually last for 1-1.h sessions like described in the product page? I will try to check your other videos! Best regards and I wish you great waves! 🏄🏻♂️ ❤
The sound comes from the fin. The remote is silent. The sound in the video is coming from the fin and transmitted through the board to the GoPro camera housing. That’s why you can hear the fin but not my voice in the video. In real life the fin Sound is much less noticeable.
hangin in there. Thanks for the review and looks promising for future sessions. As for me, I have neck and back issues so having that extra oomph with be so helpful!
lol. I have a feeling there'll be quite a few reviews now that a fairly large number of the fins are being shipped. As long as you have plenty of buoyancy I imagine it'd work well on a that size board.
Thanks for this review. I have chronic tendonitis in both arms so this seems just the thing for me. You mentioned you can't really hear the sound of the motor, but I hear a high pitched sound in your video, like a dentist drill. That would really bug me if I heard it out in the water (and I don't want to bug my fellow surfers). Thoughts?
With the waves a water movement it’s very hard to hear the fin. I think the reason it can be heard better in the video is because the GoPro is mounted right on the stringer of the board. Notice how you can’t hear my voice but you can hear the fin? I think the sound travels through the board and the microphone in the GoPro picks it up through the mount. Just like you can’t hear water slapping against the hull of a boat from the outside, but if you’re inside a boat with your ear pressed against the hull, you can hear it loudly. I hope that helps address your question.
Any update? I’m wanting to buy one but the price is kinda steep and I want to make sure it’s a well made product that works and not some crappy gimmick.
I’m not sure. I changed it before any battery degradation was noticed as I went on a trip and didn’t want the potential hassle of changing it in a remote area (pun noticed not necessarily intended 😁)
Thank you! I'm in the midst of making another review with things learned from comparing the board in this video with my Dewey Weber 9'6" After that I'll experiment with the fin on my other boards.
There are two programmed boost options (factory set but can be adjusted via the user app). One program is designed for a short boost getting into the wave. A longer program is designed to help with paddling out - a longer more sustained use of the motor. The short boost will typically time out as the rider catches the wave and stands up. If the program is set for a longer duration or the “paddle out” program is selected the boost technically can be turned off during the ride via the wrist remote, however, there is no harm in riding the wave with the motor running. On slow mushy waves I’ve purposefully used the longer program and found it to be useful - especially in getting around questionable wave sections. I hope that helps. If I missed any part of your quest, feel free to ask more.
The production is ramping up and the back orders are getting filled. Us early Kickstarters waiting quite a while due to pandemic impacted logistics. The founders continued to push on when many other companies folded, so major props to them. Hang in there. The fin is a blast.
Nice review thanks, is it loud when in use or is that just the gopro picking up the noise? Can others nearby hear it? I've recently had them confirm my address so fingers crossed it's coming to Ireland this month
It’s just the GoPro picking it up in the housing that is mounted to the board. I just answered this question a few messages up and am now seeing your question too (I’m not on this account everyday and am reading the messages right now)
I see on their Facebook page and another page associated with owners of the fin that quite a few more are shipped out and the company is catching up on back orders quickly. Hopefully you got yours by now!
Cindy Good i noticed some icon that I’m not familiar with about halfway through the session (it must indicate super fast forward speed). I changed it to 4K cinema
There is a very slight noticeable drag when up and riding with the fin not boosting. The higher the performance board, the more noticeable. If you’re on a fat log, you may not notice at all. But, you can turn it on while riding a wave. I’m editing a follow up video and mention a super fun technique of boosting while riding to connect wave sections that would otherwise end the ride.
I received my Boost fin and set setting at 80% continuous, with other at 100% for 10 seconds. Did a test in pool with 80% - continuous and it lasted for 30 mins. My goal was to use the Boost on my SUP out in the surf to help get out past the break and to help catch wave. I am thinking, this should be able to stay in water for about an 1hr surf session. (This includes sitting / ideal time waiting for wave) Have not tried in waves / ocean yet. Also, I was NOT able to get Boost to stop running if the remote went to far away. I was under the impression if the remote was not close enough the Boost would stop, this is NOT the case. Not sure how much drag this will cause. Hope this helps. .
Well, the truth is I’ve been curious about the same thing, err almost the same thing. I have a kneeboard that I seldom ride but am curious how the Boost fin and that board would work together. I’m ordering an adapter since the kneeboard uses futures fin boxes. When I get the adapter I plan to give a review on that too.
@@flippingdust9666 Cool. kneeboard could be super fun with the Boost. Hopefully it works well...looking forward to seeing that video soon. Many Thanks!
saltwater got in remote had to get a new remote only took a couple of weeks, make sure you check screws are tight.
Hi Flipping Dust, After a year, what's your feed back on the boost fin, any issues?
Finally getting to the comments again on this video. Still loving the fun and having a blast. Trying not to use it so much as my goal is continuing to strengthen my body post surgery. But to be honest, the fin does help and it gets me into waves I would probably have missed.
Happy for you mate! Great to see you out there again..
Great review, love the comments also (most of 'em anyway). It is encouraging to see how many other people have physical challenges but still want to get in the H2O. I have a shoulder issue plus general deconditioning so probably going to put my $ down today. They seem to be getting their production process & supply chain issues resolved. Still will work on improving my paddling strength
Thanks for the video. Finally mine arrived last week and im excited to try it out this summer. But I'll install it on my paddle board and my kayak to help when my arms get tired from paddling in Tennessee waters.
I got my fin last summer/Myrtle Beach SC and loved it
Awesome!
Isn’t that parking like 20 dollars. Do you pay that every time you go? There’s always parking on the street and it not the farthest walk.
You are right. Parking in that lot isn’t the least expensive.
My fin is supposed to arrive shortly. And I too used to surf often at 15th street. I'm 190 lbs. riding a 10ft. single fin Swami's Express, and I've had two shoulder surgeries which have kept me pretty much out of the water. So I'm hoping to see you out there. Thanks for the review.
My pleasure. And that’d be very cool to see you out there. When I’m at 15th I frequently ride my sea foam green Dewey Weber Performer (saying this for easier identification in the lineup 😎)
15th Surfside or Myrtle
has it arrived? what do you think?
good review, I had the same thoughts after trying it
@flipping dust, Nice review! Thanks so much for making this video and sharing it. How do you feel about it one year later? Di you see any signs of damage over this time? Did you notice any issues? Does the battery usually last for 1-1.h sessions like described in the product page? I will try to check your other videos! Best regards and I wish you great waves! 🏄🏻♂️ ❤
Hi...i got mine today in Germany 🎉 how long was your session? I wonder how long you can surf with a fully charged battery!
I only use it for short bursts and with my schedule surf sessions are typically an hour. So far I haven’t run out of battery.
I heard the motor of the fin pretty good and when You accelerate that beeping gets faster I guess that comes from the wrist thing..
The sound comes from the fin. The remote is silent. The sound in the video is coming from the fin and transmitted through the board to the GoPro camera housing. That’s why you can hear the fin but not my voice in the video. In real life the fin Sound is much less noticeable.
hangin in there. Thanks for the review and looks promising for future sessions. As for me, I have neck and back issues so having that extra oomph with be so helpful!
Great review! very fun product
Thank you 🤗
I surf there as well and can't wait to get my boost. Maybe it will come before the next millennium!
Oh nice. Hope to see you out there soon.
Wow finally seeing a real person using their Boost Fin 👍🏄♂. How do you reckon it would go on a 6’10” CI MID (about 42 litres) ?
lol. I have a feeling there'll be quite a few reviews now that a fairly large number of the fins are being shipped. As long as you have plenty of buoyancy I imagine it'd work well on a that size board.
Thank you for the review. awsome cant wait to get my one as well
Nice. Get ready to have some fun!
Thanks for this review. I have chronic tendonitis in both arms so this seems just the thing for me. You mentioned you can't really hear the sound of the motor, but I hear a high pitched sound in your video, like a dentist drill. That would really bug me if I heard it out in the water (and I don't want to bug my fellow surfers). Thoughts?
With the waves a water movement it’s very hard to hear the fin. I think the reason it can be heard better in the video is because the GoPro is mounted right on the stringer of the board. Notice how you can’t hear my voice but you can hear the fin? I think the sound travels through the board and the microphone in the GoPro picks it up through the mount. Just like you can’t hear water slapping against the hull of a boat from the outside, but if you’re inside a boat with your ear pressed against the hull, you can hear it loudly. I hope that helps address your question.
Cool. Thanks for the review, man.
@@Sofu1970 my absolute pleasure 🤙
Any update? I’m wanting to buy one but the price is kinda steep and I want to make sure it’s a well made product that works and not some crappy gimmick.
Still working well!
Thanks for the review. Can't wait to get mine.. go padres!
Hope you enjoy it!
How long will the remote last before you change the battery? Thanks.
I’m not sure. I changed it before any battery degradation was noticed as I went on a trip and didn’t want the potential hassle of changing it in a remote area (pun noticed not necessarily intended 😁)
Great video! Thanks for the review
Thanks for watching!
Could be a game changer for the disabled surfers like myself...ie loss of arm strength due to muscle atrophy from terminal cancer like myself .
Just reviewing messages after a long break from RUclips. So sorry you’re struggling.
Please do a review on your shorter board!
Thank you! I'm in the midst of making another review with things learned from comparing the board in this video with my Dewey Weber 9'6" After that I'll experiment with the fin on my other boards.
Once you've caught the wave does it shut off or do you turn it off or do you leave it on and ride the wave?
There are two programmed boost options (factory set but can be adjusted via the user app). One program is designed for a short boost getting into the wave. A longer program is designed to help with paddling out - a longer more sustained use of the motor. The short boost will typically time out as the rider catches the wave and stands up. If the program is set for a longer duration or the “paddle out” program is selected the boost technically can be turned off during the ride via the wrist remote, however, there is no harm in riding the wave with the motor running. On slow mushy waves I’ve purposefully used the longer program and found it to be useful - especially in getting around questionable wave sections. I hope that helps. If I missed any part of your quest, feel free to ask more.
Thanks for this video, but this Boost Fin is not available!! I ordered one and payd it one year ago, still waiting..........
The production is ramping up and the back orders are getting filled. Us early Kickstarters waiting quite a while due to pandemic impacted logistics. The founders continued to push on when many other companies folded, so major props to them. Hang in there. The fin is a blast.
I paid for mine almost 3 years ago and still waiting
Nice review thanks, is it loud when in use or is that just the gopro picking up the noise? Can others nearby hear it? I've recently had them confirm my address so fingers crossed it's coming to Ireland this month
It’s just the GoPro picking it up in the housing that is mounted to the board. I just answered this question a few messages up and am now seeing your question too (I’m not on this account everyday and am reading the messages right now)
@@flippingdust9666 thanks, mines actually arrived now, I've given it a brief try and the noise doesn't seem to be a problem
OVER 2 YEARS AND STILL NO FIN THIS SUCKS...
I see on their Facebook page and another page associated with owners of the fin that quite a few more are shipped out and the company is catching up on back orders quickly. Hopefully you got yours by now!
I got mine today🎉
What setting did you use on your GoPro
Cindy Good i noticed some icon that I’m not familiar with about halfway through the session (it must indicate super fast forward speed). I changed it to 4K cinema
Can’t wait to try mine!!
I bet you love it!
you will be waiting for excuse as I have been .. over 1.5 years!
Did you notice any extra drag when not in use on wave?
There is a very slight noticeable drag when up and riding with the fin not boosting. The higher the performance board, the more noticeable. If you’re on a fat log, you may not notice at all. But, you can turn it on while riding a wave. I’m editing a follow up video and mention a super fun technique of boosting while riding to connect wave sections that would otherwise end the ride.
I received my Boost fin and set setting at 80% continuous, with other at 100% for 10 seconds.
Did a test in pool with 80% - continuous and it lasted for 30 mins.
My goal was to use the Boost on my SUP out in the surf to help get out past the break and to help catch wave.
I am thinking, this should be able to stay in water for about an 1hr surf session. (This includes sitting / ideal time waiting for wave)
Have not tried in waves / ocean yet.
Also, I was NOT able to get Boost to stop running if the remote went to far away. I was under the impression if the remote was not close enough the Boost would stop, this is NOT the case.
Not sure how much drag this will cause.
Hope this helps.
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great review :)
Thank you!
@@flippingdust9666 Do you mind if we share your review on BoostFin social network pages?
@@zoecirta1757 of course. Please feel free. Thank you for asking.
Do you think this would work on a bodyboard? Maybe an XL Bodyboard or do you think it's too heavy?
Well, the truth is I’ve been curious about the same thing, err almost the same thing. I have a kneeboard that I seldom ride but am curious how the Boost fin and that board would work together. I’m ordering an adapter since the kneeboard uses futures fin boxes. When I get the adapter I plan to give a review on that too.
@@flippingdust9666 Cool. kneeboard could be super fun with the Boost. Hopefully it works well...looking forward to seeing that video soon. Many Thanks!
@@flippingdust9666 Got my attention now as an ageing knello,i look forward to your future vid !
Can this thing float?
Noooo. It won’t float. If that’s a concern you can tether it to your board just in case.