The surfboard fin has undergone a number of changes and evolutions since waves were first ridden on giant wooden boards in 18th century Hawaii. Before fins, surfboards were so big and heavy that most surfing was done in a straight line back to shore. Slight control over the big, heavy boards could be achieved by …
If you’re new to surfing or have never experimented with your fins before, changing fins may not be as easy as it seems. Overtime, saltwater, sand, and other debris can bind your fins to their box and make changing them a little difficult. Metal hardware (grub screw, flat head screw, and plates) can also be …
Soft tops tend to get a bad rap in many lineups. They often come with the connotation of the clueless novice and the mass-produced mega-storms. However, soft top surfboards can be extremely rippable under the right feet, and they can be versatile and fun in the worst of conditions. That said, the stock fin setups …
Do All Fins Fit All Surfboards? Nope, all surfboard fins do not fit all surfboards. Bummer, right? Sort of cuts down on your ability to experiment. In order to select the proper fins for your board, you’ll need to know which fin system you have. You’ll find some systems are more commercially popular than others …
To put it simply, the best surf fins for any particular day should allow you to surf the board you’ve chosen as you want to on the waves you’ve got to work with. In other words, you’re going to what to choose a fin setup that not only compliments the design of your board, but …
Best Fins for Different Types of Surf & Surfing Styles Read More »
Your surfboard fin selection is dictated by the fin setup on your board. Understanding how common fin setups and surfboard combinations perform can help you select fins that are right for your board and the type of surfing you want to do. Boards with setups from single fin boxes to 5-fin set ups are going …
Surfboard Fin Setups: How Many Fins Should You Have? Read More »
Surfboard fins come in a number of different shapes and sizes. Even after familiarizing yourself with how different fin shapes and materials are designed to perform, you’re still left with the question of what size fin to get. Fin size should typically correspond with the width of a surfboard’s tail. The wider the tail, the …