Surfboard Shortboard
Surfboard Shortboard
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 58 Santa Cruz Barney Shortboard Surfboard Thruster W BOARD BAG FINS  US $132.50
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 Local Motion Chuck Andrus NEW Short Board Surf Board US $650.00
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 61 T Patterson Speed Drive Shortboard Surfboard US $375.00
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 Santa Cruz Surfboard Bag US $15.00
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 HELLO KITTY CUSTOM SURF BOARD 60 BY MCKINNON SHAPES DESIGNS US $425.00
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 NEW 60 7S Super Fish SEA SHEPHERD Surfboard Fish Polyester US $420.00
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 COLE SURFBOARD LOOSE CANNON WITH DAKINE ANKLE ATTACHMENT AND PADDED CASE US $178.00
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 1x Used 6ftx20in ProCircuit Tri Fin Surfboard Midget Smith US $640.00
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 NSP EPOXY ULTRA LIGHT SURFBOARD 56 FISH MINT CONDITION SUPER CLEAN US $52.00
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 VINTAGE CONA HAWAII 60 SURFBOARD SHORTBOARD NR US $66.00
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 WEBBER SONIC 2012 MODEL SURFBOARD 59 ROUND PIN MINT CONDITION SUPER CLEAN US $52.00
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 NEW 86 Da Kine Funboard Longboard Surfboard Bag US $45.00
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 SUP board and Surfboard Carrier Trailer US $19.00
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 New Triple X Epoxy 5 10 Quad Fin Retro Fish Surfboard US $329.99
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 FCS FIN STORAGE WALLET HOLDS 6 SETS OF FINS BRAND NEW SURFBOARD FUTURE KEEL US $39.99
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 Surfboard Travle Bag Coffin Surf board Bag Ocean Earth Global Travel Series US $25.00
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 SurfBoard Travle Bag Daking surfing surf board for Short Board shape fits 7 4 US $80.00
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 Triple X Epoxy 6 4 Carbon 5 Fin Shortboard Surfboard US $429.99
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 60 Ocean Earth Double Surfboard Travel Bag shortboard US $134.95
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 68 Ocean Earth oe SHORTBOARD BAG surf travel surfboard SHIPS FREE oe US $53.95
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 New Heavy Duty 6 6 Shortboard Fishboard Surfboard Bag US $39.99
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 NEW FCS PC 5 G XQ QUAD Surfboard Performance Core Fin Set 4 Fins Q PC5 US $79.99
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 64 Ocean Earth oe SHORTBOARD BAG surf travel surfboard SHIPS FREE oe US $52.95
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 Surfboard Rack Display Board Stand Skimboard Shortboard Funboard Longboard Surf US $119.99
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 NEW FCS M5 Soft Flex Tri Fin Surfboard Set Great for Kids and Beginners US $24.99
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 NEW FCS SW 1 Longboard Side fin Set Glass Flex Natural by Steve Walden US $15.99
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 FCS GPR Glass Flex Shortboard Surfboard Fin Set Rawson US $30.00
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 Sticky Bumps 60 SHORTBOARD BAG surf travel surfboard fin SHIPS FREE US $59.95
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 Komunity Project Alpha 60 Shortboard Surfboard Travel Bag Kelly Slater US $54.95
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 NEW Head Hunter Infantry Wet Hat Surf Hat w Chin Strap FCS US $19.99
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 Komunity Project Alpha 66 Shortboard Surfboard Travel Bag Kelly Slater US $56.95
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 MULE STS SURFBOARD TRANSPORT SYSTEM BIKE RACK LONGBOARD US $96.95
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 6 8 Ocean Earth Heavyweight Surfboard Travel Bag US $88.00
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 Hollow Wood Surfboard Surfboard Plans Surfboard Kit Surfboard Building Manual US $24.99
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 VINTIGE 1968 SURFBOARD 96 FEET BY HARBOUR SEAL BEACH CALIFORNIA 5451 FIX FIN US $35,000.00
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 Pro Lite 60 3mm Recession Shortboard Padded Day Bag Surfboard Kiteboard Bag US $49.99
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 surfboard longboard wall rack Holds3Hawaiian print US $39.90
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 Surfboard Longboard funboard wall rack BLACK HOLDS 6 US $72.00
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 Hawaii Surfing Decal Sticker Longboard shortboard US $4.50
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 Sticky Bumps Wax Comb Longboard Shortboard Surfboard US $3.25
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 Deep Steep White Traction Pad Skimboard Surfboard Surf Deck Pad Shortboard US $14.99
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 NEW FCS TC Whiteline Composite Twin Fin Set Left and Right fins US $19.99
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 NEW FCS PC 5 Twin Fin Set Left and Right fins US $29.99
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 64 Shortboard Travel Bag surfboard board HEAVYWEIGHT Ocean Earth OE Aircon US $84.95
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 New Triple X 6 6 Shortboard Short board Surfboard US $299.99
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 NEW 60 FCS Dual Shortboard Double Surfboard Bag US $75.00
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 New Triple X 6 4 Shortboard Short board Surfboard US $299.99
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 FCS M3 SURFBOARD 3 FIN SET GLASS FLEX BRAND NEW FUTURE KEEL US $47.99
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 Surfboard Sock SHORTBOARD 66 surf bag retro twin US $31.95
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 NEW 64 Retro Fish Surfboard Twin Fin Hybrid Shortboard US $325.00
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 Surf Girl Sticker Longboard Shortboard Surfing US $4.50
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 Shortboard NOSE CONE ding repair surfboard gaurd surf US $7.59
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 Rockstar SUPERbrand shortboard 60 US $550.00
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 FCS FIN STORAGE WALLET HOLDS 3 SETS OF FINS BRAND NEW SURFBOARD FUTURE KEEL US $29.99
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 OSPREY SHORT BOARD SURFBOARD 7 SURFING LEASH US $17.37
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 The Endless Summer Surf Sticker Longboard or Shortboard US $5.50
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 NEW 60 Aloha BEAN Surfboard Shortboard w FCS US $475.00
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 65 Foot Long Island Style Surfboard Leash Fun Board Shortboard Used US $11.00
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 Northcore 6ft8 Surfboard Sock Black shortboard NEW Bag US $31.53
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 1967 EDDIE AIKAU AT WAIMEA BAY ORIGINAL HAND PRINTED BY PHOTOGRAPHER US $12.50
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 1968 EDDIE AIKAU AT HALEIWA HAND PRINTED PHOTO SS 19 US $12.50
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 New Triple X 6 2 Shortboard Short board Surfboard US $299.99
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 New Triple X 6 0 Shortboard Short board Surfboard US $299.99
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 The Endless Summer Sticker Long or Short board 525 US $5.00
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 Surfer Girl Getting some Air time Shortboard Longboard US $4.50
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 Surfer Longboard Shortboard Surfing Woody US $4.50
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 1968 EDDIE AIKAU AT LANIAKEA SILVER HALIDE PHOTO HAND PRINTED BY PHOTOGRAPHER US $12.50
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 Surfing Sticker Shortboard Longboard Surfer cheater 5 US $4.50
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 FCS Shortboard 3 Surfboard Fin Wallet US $18.98
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 HAWAIIAN Shortboard SURF BOARD Rug Surfing Throw Carpet US $69.95
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 Kahunas Klassics Deluxe Wood Thruster Shortboard Toilet Paper Holder US $40.00
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 6 4 Ocean Earth Compact Double Surfboard Coffin Bag US $140.00
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 Vintage BAHNE 68 CLASSIC Single Fin 1970s Shortboard US $255.00
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 New Triple X Epoxy 6 6 Quad Fin Fishboard Surfboard US $329.99
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 6 0 Ocean Earth Compact Double Surfboard Coffin Bag US $136.00
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 510 Custom Boneyard Shortboard Surfboard NEW US $499.00
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 Sticky Bumps Surfboard Sock Shortboard 7 New US $32.95
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 Surfboard Resin ding all repair longboard shortboard US $9.99
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 Sticky Bumps Surfboard Sock Shortboard 66 New US $31.45
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 Sticky Bumps Surfboard Sock Shortboard 6 New US $29.95
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 Sticky Bumps Surfboard Sock Shortboard 76 New US $34.45
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 Triple X Epoxy 6 6 Quad Fin Fishboard Surfboard Red US $329.99
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 The Art of Surfing Meets Fine Art Waimea Bay Limited Edition US $1,995.00
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 The Art of Surfing Meets Fine Art Hanalei Bay Limited Edition US $1,995.00
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 The Art of Surfing Meets Fine Art Waikiki Beach Limited Edition US $1,995.00
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 Surfing Sticker Turtle Longboard Shortboard US $4.50
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 7 4 Ocean Earth Aircon Lightweight Fish Surfboard Bag US $86.00
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 6 4 Ocean Earth Aircon Compact Shortboard Bag US $72.00
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 Surf Surfing Sticker Longboard Shortboard on a hill US $4.50
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 War Head Shortboard Surfboard Nose Cone Protector Ding All Surfing Products US $12.63
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 FCS Dayrunner Shortboard Day Bag Alloy Slate Blue 7 New US $84.95
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How to pop-up shortboard style
Choosing Surfboard Fins by Chris Warner
There are many types of surfboard fin systems to choose from. Choosing the one that you want is an important part of choosing your surfboard. Fin characteristics as well as the brand of fin system are to be
considered.
Most surfboards today come with the removable, as opposed to glassed-in, type of fin. Most brands do not have cross compatible boxes. Boxes are the devices that hold the fin on the surfboard. This makes it important to choose the system you want, as it affects all your fin choices for that surfboard in the future.
First, consider these fin characteristics:
Depth - The maximum height of a fin as measured from the bottom surface of the board. This shows how far the fin goes in the water. The hold of the surfboard increases with more depth but generally makes it harder to turn as well. 3-4 inch depth is standard on tri-fins and longboard single fins typically have a depth of nine inches.
Template - The fins outline.
Base - The length of the fin where it joins the surfboard. Increasing length adds forward drive, but makes it harder to turn. Shortboard tri-fins usually have a 3.5-4.5 inch base, longboard single fins are about 6 inches.
Foil - The horizontal curve of the fin, measured from the front edge to trailing edge.
Rake - The distance between the trailing edge of the fin base and the fin tip. This is the swept back characteristic of the fin. Increasing rake increases traction.
Tip - The top third of the fin. More tip means more hold.
Flex - Stiff fins are faster but flexible fins are easier to turn.
Second, consider the brands of surfboard fins available:
FCS - These fins are the most widely used surfboard fins in the world. The great things about FCS fins are the huge variety and the availability. You can almost always find a replacement at the nearest Surf Shop. Since FCS is the most common fin system, most surfboards come with that type of fin box. FCS makes a huge selection of fins. For fins with a softer edge try Pro-Tech. The are compatible with the FCS boxes. Installation is with a simple allen (hex) key.
Future - Probably the second most popular fin system in the US. They have some of the lightest fin boxes around, weighing in at about 26 grams/box. There are fins system for just about any type of surfboard out there. In particular, Future fins has an excellent selection of of Quad fins. There are also plenty of foils to thoose from such as Vector, Vector 2, and the Scimitar. Future fins also install with a simple allen key.
Lokbox - These surfboard fins have one significant advantage over most other fin systems; they are adjustable. You can slide them forward and back to find the sweet spot for you. They are easily adjusted with a slotted screwdriver.
O'Fish'L - This is a snap in fin system. For those that love to experiment, this might be the fin system for you. You could even slap some fins in your boardshorts and change them in the water.
4WFS - The "Four Way Fin System". Four ways as in forward/back, cant/flair, toe-in/toe-out, or an entire fin replacement. The only problem with this system is there are so many choices you might go crazy tweaking just one set of fins.
If your having a surfboard custom shaped for you, another consideration is the type of fin system the shaper has worked with before. It might be better to go with one he or she knows well rather than risk an incorrect installation of a unfamiliar one.
With so many choices of fins/companies available, you shouldn't have a problem finding something close to what you want. Study the different brands. They should have descriptions of the type of surf particular
fins work best in. They usually have charts available for recommended weights of riders as well.
Once you have a system you like, it's nice if all your surfboards use those types of fins. It makes it easier and cheaper to build a decent collection of fins that you can swap around and enjoy.
Chris runs Surfing Gear, an online surf shop, and equipment guide. Find gear and tips for surfboards, fins, wetsuits, bodyboards, skimboards, and just about anything related to riding waves.
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Choosing-Surfboard-Fins/391861
