2+1 fin size

[SirFrancis999]

Hey guys,

I need to replace my side fins, one snapped off in a wipeout. I currently have an 8.25in centre fin and 4.5in side fins (G5). The board is high volume longboard 9ft, 23, 3.25. (thick rails) I'm 5.7 & 68kg.

I would say I'm at early intermediate ability. I think I would like an all rounder capability, stability plus turning.

So what do you recommend re fin sizes? I think my side fins might be a bit big? Is my centre fin ok at 8.25?


Ok thanks

[waikikikichan]

FCS G5's are way too big as "sidebites". I would go with FCS GX sidebites.

As for the center fin, you also need to consider the base, rake and overall surface area, and not only the height.

[SirFrancis999]

Yeah I figured they were too big....ha, Ok GX sounds good I'll hunt some down. thanks heaps

Centre fin is 'normal' shape lol..... I don't know what they're called. It's not thick, not thin. Tried to attach photo, but not sure it's working.

[waikikikichan]

We’re you running that center fin all the way back in the box while using the G5s ?

[SirFrancis999]

No it was in the middle. The board just came back from repair of the rail damage and I also noticed it was back in the box. It's a bit loose, have to tighten it up. I will move it back to the middle. I could also try it as a single fin I suppose for laughs. However I sometimes have my dog on the front and he's 17kg so probably need stability. lol......hmmm maybe a single would work well in that case?.....