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Thruster Fin set up

Postby dream2live » Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:22 pm

Good day,

I recently scored a 2nd hand Dumpster Diver off a friend and surfed it once, i must say its def a nice board. alot better than the 6'0 custom i used before.

I'm currently using genric fins, I lost a couple of sets already so recycling whatever i have. the 3 im using are almost the same shape and all. the board surfs fine, but i'm sure a new fin set would feel a lot better.

so i'm trying to do some research, and alot of the jargon is mind blowing! i've read that the best set would be FCS K2.1 for small waves.. i dont want to have to buy a set just bec King Kelly endorses it... but would like to know your input.

my DD is 5'10 x20 and i generally surf small waves knee -shoulder high.

Thanks!
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Re: Thruster Fin set up

Postby IB_Surfer » Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:19 am

I like them, the center fin is actually about a size 3, so it makes for a loos board with easy turns. I use an M5 center fin when it's bigger, and put back the center fin when it's smaller.
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Re: Thruster Fin set up

Postby tony g » Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:36 am

You might check with your local surf shop as some surf shops have demo FCS fins. It is always nice if you can try some out before you buy.
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Re: Thruster Fin set up

Postby esonscar » Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:51 am

I can build you hollow F1 Grand Prix car rated carbon fins to every infinitesimal spec you could never imagine . . . Just go surf . . . a fin is only as good as its rider.
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