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BPF with some protos |
Well since
you are reading this blog, you are aware that the fins are maybe the
individually most important part of the whole set of speed equipment you own.
Tuning the
boards with the ultimate fins for every type of water is the key. Sometimes I
get questions what fins are the best. And the absolutely truth is that all fins
need to be individually trimmed to each board to each water and wind direction,
current and water level.
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C3 and a new proto |
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Hurricane with some protos |
By now I
can with emphasis say that I master the water in Weymouth (England),
Torkelstorp (Sweden), Orth (Germany) and Karpathos (Greece). They all are
different and needs different set-ups. Therefore it is important for myself
(considering myself as a world wide speed windsurfer) to have the right fins
for the right spots. My recommendations are to buy the full line of fins from
one or two fin-makers and then top with selections from others.
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Custom Lessacher with protos |
Some fins might work for your friend and will not work for you on the same board and spot, depending on how much pressure you have on the back foot, mast position, sail trim etc.
I am soon off for Egypt. The mission was to test new straight fins for some new boards. Unfortunately the boards are not ready yet, but the SP63 will work well as a testing platform for some of the new fins. Straight and weeds.
(It is very much about fine tuning. A board with a big speed ratio like SP63 (27-37 knots) are harder to trim right than a slalom board with a wider tail and a narrower ratio. The stiffness and torsion has to be perfect for the board and water conditions. Therefore it is useful to try very similar fins like C3 Sting vs Sting II, Black Project R vs RS, Tectonics T43 vs Talon vs F1 and so on.)
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Tectonics and protos |
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Top up with some selected fins |