Surfing Waves

Posted: **Thu Dec 23, 2004 5:05 pm**

Hey guys, I'm thinking about upgrading to a bigger fin for my 8'8 longboard, I've heard that while making it harder to turn It stablizes the board alot more for cross steps walking up and down the board and all that fun stuff.. What brands and sizes are good in your opinion

I would like feedback from fellow longboarders that use them please.

Thanks in advance

Posted: **Thu Dec 23, 2004 7:08 pm**

i have a single turbo tunnel (7.5 i think) on my 9' board and i like it. it makes takeoffs more stable, and generally everything seems more, err, word that means obvious and pronounced but is neither of those words. ok thats my opinion. im off to read a dictionary

Posted: **Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:58 am**

I've heard the Greeno,... I think it is called.... is excellent, don't have one myself as I don't have a longboard yet...I am about to purchase a new one and will probably get this fin...it is said to have flex at the tip, good for noseriding AND maneuverabiltiy :lol:

Posted: **Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:27 pm**

I like the Joel Tudor Diamond.

Joel Tudor Diamond 9.0"

Product Description:

"With lots of rake for drawn-out turns and hold, this fin was originally designed for mid-length surfboards, and adapted over time for single-fin longboards."

Posted: **Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:58 pm**

I have a 10' that a put a Longboard House Squirrel Tail fin, it comes in all different sizes. Designed with a lot of flex for great turning and hold for noserides. I think it runs about $40+/-. Certain there are plenty of fins that will meet your expectations, that's just one.

Posted: **Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:12 am**

LLG wrote:I've heard the Greeno,... I think it is called.... is excellent,

That's a Greenough as in George Greenough. Good fins for sure.

General rule of thumb is the more surface area on the fin, ie, the wider and taller then the more drive you will get. The downside is you will lose a lot of manouvrability. The narrower the fin and shorter, the looser your board will feel but you lose drive, power and grip.

A good nose-riding fin needs lots of surface area but you still want to be able to turn your board. So choose a fin with a nice wide base, that still has plenty of thickness through the middle then narrows through to a thin tip. That will offer you a nice mix of both characters. The Joel Tudor fin mentioned above is a good example. Go for about 8.5" to 9". Anything more and you;ll not be able to turn your board.

I have a 9.25 Josh Farberow Flex fin in my board. The Greenough 4C would be good for you too.

Feel free to PM me if you want to get more suggestions.

Posted: **Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:15 am**

babyboarder89 wrote:i have a single turbo tunnel (7.5 i think) on my 9' board and i like it. it makes takeoffs more stable, and generally everything seems more, err, word that means obvious and pronounced but is neither of those words. ok thats my opinion. im off to read a dictionary

Hey babyboarder - I reckon you should ditch your fin! Please don't take it the wrong way but I think the right fin turns your board into a magical ride and having tried them, I do not rate the Turbo T fins at all. If you are even passing through Barnstaple drop by our shop and I will lend you a perfect fin for you and your board for the day.

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:56 am**

what shop

Posted: **Sat Dec 31, 2005 2:32 pm**

I know alot of people on this forum knock the turbo but I find it gives me more speed and helps me catch more waves. I did compare to a regular single fin and didn't catch near as many with the turbo. I would say if you have a bud that has a turbo try it out for a session. Good luck

Posted: **Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:27 pm**

babyboarder89 wrote:what shop

Posted: **Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:08 am**

NOSPAMMINGPLEASE wrote:I like the Joel Tudor Diamond.

Joel Tudor Diamond 9.0"

Does anyone know where I can order this fin in Europe and if it will fit a standard US-box?

I would like to get one, because my current is too small I feel.

Posted: **Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:36 am**

I have a 9" "Future Fin" on my new board and just love it. I have used it with side bites but I just took off the side bites but have not had any surd to try it with just the single fin yet.

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:03 pm**

I've got this True Ames 9.75" fin on my 9'8" longboard.

It's definitely got hold and stability. It's got good drive too. I wouldn't say it's hard to turn, you just need your foot over the fin. But, don't expect to snap the board around...longer, drawn out (smoother) turns.

Note: this is the only longboard fin I've ridden.

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:55 pm**

My board is 9.1 and my fin is 8.5 inches, with the tip centred about 2 inches from the back of the board, and it feels good to me

Posted: **Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:52 am**

Driftingalong wrote:I've got this True Ames 9.75" fin on my 9'8" longboard.

It's definitely got hold and stability. It's got good drive too. I wouldn't say it's hard to turn, you just need your foot over the fin. But, don't expect to snap the board around...longer, drawn out (smoother) turns.

Note: this is the only longboard fin I've ridden.

Wow sweet fin!
I'm using a Cheyne Horan 'Star Fin'
a lot of people bag the star fin for snagging kelp and tangling the legrope but one of the better fins for allround surfing despite it's looks.

Posted: **Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:08 pm**

where did you get the star fin from ive allways wanted to give it ago but cant get hold of them here in the UK

Posted: **Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:02 pm**

http://www.cheynehoran.com.au/starfin.html
Get it from the man himself $45aus
imo well worth it

Posted: **Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:39 pm**

Yater = quality

Posted: **Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:21 pm**

Took out the 9'1" with starfin out yesterday at a local beachie
and let me say in a solid 4ft sucky wave
the starfin held in sooo sweetly in damn fast hollow waves!

Posted: **Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:42 am**

Driftingalong wrote:I've got this True Ames 9.75" fin on my 9'8" longboard.

Note: this is the only longboard fin I've ridden.

try some others

Way toooooooo big fo me.....7.25 on my 10'0.....I like my boards like my women....LOOSE.

Seriously, you don't need that much fin....use your rail, don't rely on your fin as a rutter.

Surfing Waves

LongBoard Single Fin

LongBoard Single Fin

Joel Tudor Diamond

squirrel tail

Turbo tunnel

Re: Joel Tudor Diamond