Flex Surfboard
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011Flex Surfboard
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 PERFORMANCE CORE surfboard FINS size 3 5 7 set x 3  US $34.50
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 PERFORMANCE CORE surfboard FINS sizes 3 5 7 set x 3 US $34.50
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 NEW 60 7S Super Fish SEA SHEPHERD Surfboard Fish Polyester US $420.00
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 NEW 66 7S Super Fish SEA SHEPHERD Surfboard Fish Polyester US $435.00
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 Futures fins thruster set christian bradley honeycomb tri fin surfboard US $73.93
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 CARBON BASE performance core SURFBOARD FINS size 3 5 7 set x 3 US $44.36
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 New FCS Kelly Slater Glass K Flex Tri Fin Thruster Set shortboard 21 US $29.99
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 DORSAL SURFBOARD FINS FCS K21 STYL SURF FIN 3 FIBER US $13.95
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS LONGBOARD CENTER FLEX FIN RED 10 INCH SUP SKEG US $29.96
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 FCS Dolphin Soft Flex Longboard Fin 8 US $20.00
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 NEW FCS LM T LMT Performance Glass SMALL Twin Rear Quad Fins Set Left Right US $14.99
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 FCS K21 Kelly Slater Glass Flex Surfboard Fin Set Free Shipping US $57.99
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS LONGBOARD HATCHET 10 INCH BLACK SUP SURF FIN SKEG US $29.99
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins Carbon Base HC7 New US $59.09
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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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 Compatiable Surfboard fins Carbon Base Bamboo C Tek 5 New US $59.09
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins HC7 template with fin key NEW US $49.24
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 FCS K 21 Glass Flex Tri Fin Set US $58.99
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 FCS Q 52s M5 with M2 sides Quad Set Surfboard 4 Fins US $58.99
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 FCS G XQ Quad Rears Channel Islands Logo Shortboard surfboard Fins US $26.99
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 FCS Q 7Q1s M 7 and Q 1 FINS GLASS FLEX QUAD FIN SET US $49.95
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS QUAD FIN SET 4 CLEAR FCS K21 STYLE SURF FIN SKEG US $32.95
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 FCS AM 2 SURFBOARD 3 FIN SET PERFORMANCE CORE SICKK US $69.00
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS THRUSTER SET 3 CLEAR FCS K21 TRI NEW SURF FIN SKEG US $24.95
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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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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS CENTER FIN 10GLASS FILLED US $16.94
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS LONGBOARD CENTER FLEX FIN BLUE 10 INCH SUP SKEG US $29.96
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins HC3 template with fin key NEW US $49.24
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins Carbon Base with fin key NEW US $59.09
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 Surftech Eric Roush 46 Pro Wood Jr Skimboard US $69.99
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS LONGBOARD HATCHET 12 INCH BLACK SUP SURF FIN SKEG US $39.99
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 Culprit Surf Longboard Surfboard Fin Single Fin 8 Blue US $37.91
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins Danny Wills 7 Model NEW US $49.24
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 DORSAL SURFBOARD FINS QUAD FIN SET 4 FCS GLASS FILLED US $25.98
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS LONGBOARD HATCHET 10 INCH BLUE SUP SURF FIN SKEG US $34.98
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins Quads NEW SF4 template US $73.88
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 FCS HI 1 Performance Core Surfboard Tri Fin Set US $108.98
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 FCS MF 1 PC Tri Fin Set Mick Fanning Signature Surfboard Fins US $98.98
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 FCS PC 5 Graphic Thruster Surfboard Tri Fin Set Blue US $85.98
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 FCS G 5 Quad Fin Set With Pouch US $29.99
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 FCS Fins 7 Dolphin Soft Flex Blue Longboard Surfboard US $39.38
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 Futures Vector II F4 437 Surfboard Fins Set of Three US $28.12
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 FCS G 5 Thruster Fin Set With Pouch US $24.99
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 Compatiable Future Surfboard fins Size 5 template NEW US $49.24
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins HC5 template with fin key NEW US $49.24
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 True Ames ProCore Channel Islands surfboard fins future US $59.95
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 SURFCO HI PROTECK REGUALR FLEX 45 FUTURE SURFBOARD FIN US $59.95
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 FCS UL 5 FINS BRAND NEW US $102.72
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 Rusty Rusty Flex Fin 90 9 Surfboard Fins Surfb US $66.00
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 FCS M7 Natural Glass Flex Right M7 Surfboard Fins Sur US $19.20
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 FCS M7 Natural Glass Flex Center M7 Surfboard Fins Su US $19.20
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 FCS M7 Natural Glass Flex Left M7 Surfboard Fins Surf US $19.20
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 FCS M5 Natural Glass Flex Center M5 Surfboard Fins Su US $19.20
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 FCS M3 Natural Glass Flex IFT TRI M3 Surfboard Fins S US $48.00
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 FCS M3 Natural Glass Flex Right M3 Surfboard Fins Sur US $19.20
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 FCS M3 Natural Glass Flex Center M3 Surfboard Fins Su US $19.20
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 FCS M5 Natural Glass Flex Right M5 Surfboard Fins Sur US $19.20
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 FCS M5 Natural Glass Flex Left M5 Surfboard Fins Surf US $19.20
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 FCS Fins H3 Nexus Small Surfboard US $155.74
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 GORDON SMITH SURFBOARDS SURF SURFBOARD BEACH LONG BOARD FIN FLEX FIT HAT S M US $22.95
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 SurfCo Hawaii Proteck Power Flex 9 Longboard Fin US $57.95
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 FCS GMB Green Flex Surfboard Tri Fin Set US $46.98
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 FCS R 2 Rusty Performance Core Surfboard Tri Fin Set Smoke US $72.98
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 FUTURE FINS 425 VECTOR HATCHET surfboard fish trailer US $19.99
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 Culprit C5 Hexcore RTM Honeycomb Surf Board Fins 3 pcs Green US $37.79
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 FCS DHD 2 Green Flex Surfboard Tri Fin Set Green White US $46.98
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 FCS SA 1 Simon Anderson Performance Core Surfboard Tri Fin Set Medium Red US $83.98
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 Culprit C5 Hexcore RTM Honeycomb Surf Board Fins 3 pcs Red US $37.79
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 FCS PC 2 Performance Core Surfboard Tri Fin Set US $74.98
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 FCS Simon Anderson SA 1 Performance Core Quad Surfboard Fin Set Medium US $109.95
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 FCS PC 7 Graphic Thruster Surfboard Fin Set US $86.95
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 FCS Rusty R 2 Surfboard Fin Set US $84.95
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 FCS PC 7 Thruster Surfboard Fin Set US $79.95
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 FCS PC 5 Thruster Surfboard Fin Set US $79.95
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 FCS MR TFX Twin Surfboard Fins with Trailer Rainbow US $89.95
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 FCS MR TFX Twin Surfboard Fins with Trailer Green US $89.95
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 FCS PC 5 Graphic Thruster Surfboard Fin Set US $86.95
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 FCS Simon Anderson SA 2 Performance Core Surfboard Fin Set US $84.95
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 FCS Al Merrick G AM Performance Core Thruster Fin Set US $84.95
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 FCS Fins 8 Dolphin Soft Flex Smoke Longboard Surfboard US $39.38
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 FCS JEREMY FLORES FINS JF 1 US $110.62
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 FCS H 3 Nexus Medium Surfboard Tri Fin Set US $128.98
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 SURFCO HI PROTECK POWER FLEX 45 FUTURE SURFBOARD FIN US $59.95
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 FCS Fins G AM PC Al Merrick Blue Surfboard Thruster US $116.26
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 FCS Fins Q PC7 Quad PC7 with G XQ sides Smoke Surfboard US $146.82
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 BING SURFBOARDS FLEX FIT NOSERIDER LOGO BEACH HAT S M US $22.95
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 BING SURFBOARDS FLEX FIT CLASSIC LOGO BEACH HAT S M US $22.95
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 FCS AM2 Single Right Surfboard Fin Glass Flex US $14.00
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 FCS M 3 GLASS FLEX SURFBOARD TRI FIN SET BRAND NEW US $46.98
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 Creatures of Leisure Surf Board Longboard Ankle Leash 9 Wind Surfing New 2012 US $43.85
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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