Fins

[dr_procter]

Looking at buying a new set of fins. I've been surfing a few years, but living in London means I don't get out as much as I'd like.

I lent my board to a friend and unfortunately am now 1 fin short after it was snapped off so I figure now is a good opportunity for some shopping. I've read the post about fins pinned to the forum but wanted other people's advice on specific fins. I have a 7'10 thruster set up with an fcs fin box. I've been looking at the different Al Merrick fins but just want something for an intermediate surfer.

Any opinions would be great!

[jaffa1949]

Uncle Jaffa steps in, did the last set up work well for you? If so go the same! Use the guide i wrote as just that guide, look at how you want to tweak your surfing and buy a set that fits that too! See what works for you! Take some time, Another option where ch can tweak your surfing is to get a larger centre fin , visit a single fin approach, the centre fin for the board now may leave you as pretty awkward so something about 7" .
Be aware though a single fin of that size on plugs can strain them !
Go play ,

[waikikikichan]

What were the FCS fins that you had before ? M-5's in Glassflex are the standard basic fin.
Do you surf mainly beach break ?
Is your 7'10" more a mini-mal or more funboard shaped ?
What did / did not like about you "old" fins ?
Is there a surf shop nearby that has a "Box of Singles" that you can replace just the one fin ?
Why do they call it "chips" when you get fries with your "fish and chips" ?