Quad Surfing Surfboard
Thursday, September 1st, 2011Quad Surfing Surfboard
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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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 The Big Boy Fish 8ft x 23in x 3 1 5in by JK Surfboards US $375.00
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 DORSAL SURFBOARD FINS FCS K21 STYL SURF FIN 3 FIBER US $13.95
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 Custom Surfboard 58 Tim Nolte Quad Fish US $495.00
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 Nice Rack Extendible Surfboard Wall Rack NEW Snowboard US $78.94
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 New Triple X Epoxy 5 10 Quad Fin Retro Fish Surfboard US $329.99
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 4 month old Firewire Dominator 610 Surf Board US $600.00
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 MCKINNON 90 LONG BOARD SURF BOARD US $700.00
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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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 NEW FCS Twinzer Side Bite or Small Rear Quad Fins Set Left Right US $14.99
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 FCS VS Knubster Center Keel Single Fin US $14.98
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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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 FCS G XQ Quad Rears Channel Islands Logo Shortboard surfboard Fins US $26.99
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 FCS Q 52s M5 with M2 sides Quad Set Surfboard 4 Fins US $58.99
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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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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS THRUSTER SET 3 CLEAR FCS K21 TRI NEW SURF FIN SKEG US $24.95
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 DORSAL SURFBOARD FINS QUAD FIN SET 4 FCS GLASS FILLED US $25.98
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 SURF SKULL Surfboard ISLAND HULA GIRL TIKI STICKER DECAL CAR RV Lethal Threat US $9.99
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 NEW 73 7S Super Fish II Future Flex Surfboard Fish Epoxy Carbon Rails US $825.00
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 DORSAL SURFBOARD FINS THRUSTER LONGBOARD FCS SIDE CLR US $19.95
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 FCS KELLY SLATER VS KNUBSTER SURFBOARD FIN NEW SURFING CENTER FUTURE KEEL US $19.99
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 DORSAL SURFBOARD FINS THRUSTER LONGBOARD FCS SIDE RED US $19.95
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS QUAD FIN SET 4 BLUE FCS K21 STYLE SURF FIN SKEG US $32.95
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 Hynson 64 Black Knight Quad Surfboard Boardworks TEC Epoxy Mike Hynson US $699.00
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 The Big Boy Fish 6ft 8in x 21in x 2 3 4in by JK Surfboards US $375.00
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins Quads NEW SF4 template US $73.88
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS QUAD FIN SET 4 RED FCS K21 STYLE SURF FIN SKEG US $32.95
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 FCS G 5 Quad Fin Set With Pouch US $29.99
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 76 Quad Surfboard Travel Bag holds 1 5 surf boards US $219.95
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 NEW 60 Aloha Quickshift All Rounder Surfboard US $399.00
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS THRUSTER SET 3 BLUE FCS K21 TRI NEW SURF FIN SKEG US $24.95
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 DORSAL | SURFBOARD FINS THRUSTER SET 3 RED FCS K21 TRI NEW SURF FIN SKEG US $24.95
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 Future Stretch HC Quad Blue Surfboard Fins Surfboard US $96.00
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 Future Controller Glass Quad Blue Surfboard Fins Sur US $104.00
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 NEW Future Fins Laird Hamilton SUP Quad 4 Fin Set Smoke US $111.95
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 FCS SF4 Stretch Printed Quad Surfboard Fins Surfboar US $60.00
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 NEW H2O Surf SurfBoard Traction QDx White Red US $27.99
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 NEW H2O Surf SurfBoard Traction QDx Pink Grey US $27.99
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 NEW H2O Surf SurfBoard Traction QDx Grey Blue US $27.99
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 NEW H2O Surf SurfBoard Traction QDx Blue White US $27.99
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 NEW H2O Surf SurfBoard Traction QDx Black Yellow US $27.99
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 FIN THE DVD longboard fish quad fin surf surfboard US $26.99
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 Kane Garden Superboard Quad US $495.00
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 NEW H2O Surf SurfBoard Traction QSx White Navy US $27.99
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 NEW H2O Surf SurfBoard Traction QSx Navy White US $27.99
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 NEW H2O Surf SurfBoard Traction QSx Black Grey US $27.99
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 FCS TC Aqualine Surfboard Quad Fin Set Smoke Aqua US $108.98
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 FCS Simon Anderson SA 1 Performance Core Quad Surfboard Fin Set Medium US $109.95
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 FCS K21 Performance Core 5 fin Surfboard Fin Set US $119.95
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 80 Quad Surfboard Travel Bag holds 1 5 surf boards US $229.95
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 FUTURE FINS STRETCH QUAD FINS surfboard fish NEW surf US $52.95
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 FCS Gerry Lopez SUP Surfboard PC Quad Fin Set US $108.98
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 FCS SF4 Stretch Glass Flex Surfboard Quad Fin Set US $58.98
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 FCS K21 Performance Core Surfboard Quad Fin Set US $108.98
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 Future Fins JC1 460 Quad fins John Carper surfboard US $52.95
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins Quads NEW 7 template US $73.92
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 Triple X Epoxy 6 6 Quad Fin Fishboard Surfboard Red US $329.99
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 RAPTOR R3 GLASS TECH SURFBOARD FIN FCS COMPATIBLE US $39.49
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 Future Quad1 438 Side Fins Surfboard Natural Composite NEW US $38.95
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 Future Stretch Natural Composite Quad Surfboard Fin Set US $55.95
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 RAPTOR R3 SURFBBOARD FIN UL HEXCORE FCS COMPATIBLE US $63.20
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 New Triple X Epoxy 6 6 Quad Fin Fishboard Surfboard US $329.99
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 FCS S 25 Performance Core Surfboard Quad Fin Set Medium US $86.98
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 FCS GMB Performance Core Surfboard Quad Fin Set Red US $108.98
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins Quads 5 template NEW US $73.88
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 Future Fins YU Quad Yoshinori Ueda Black Hex Surfboard US $150.76
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 NEW H2O Surf SurfBoard Traction QSx Grey Yellow US $27.99
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 Compatiable Surfboard fins Quad Tri 5 fin set NEW with fin key US $93.59
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 Triple X 5 0 Slayer Sin City Pro X Series Wakesurfer US $335.99
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 Triple X 4 8 Slayer Sin City Pro X Series Wakesurfer US $335.99
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 Triple X 5 0 Slayer Lime Green Pro X Wakesurfer US $335.99
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 Triple X 4 8 Slayer Lime Green Pro X Wakesurfer US $335.99
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 Futures Fins Quad FSA4 Simon Anderson Blue Stand up Paddle Surfboard US $150.76
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 New Triple X Epoxy 6 2 Quad Fin Fishboard Surfboard US $329.99
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 Klein 2012 Thruster 0601 Surfboard Surfboa US $575.00
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 SEXY MERMAID ON SHARK Surf BOAT Vinyl STICKER DECAL Detailing SET Lethal Threat US $9.99
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 FCS GMB Performance Core Surfboard Tri Quad Fin Set Fluoro US $118.98
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 Futures YU Quad Surfboard Fins US $95.95
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 FCS Q 3Q1s M 3 and Q 1 FINS Unprinted Glass Flex Surfing Quad Fin Set US $49.95
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 FCS Q 3XC IFT Glass Flex Surfboard Quad Fin Set US $58.98
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 LokBox Canard Speed Dialers surfboard fins quad Smoke US $89.95
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 FCS HI 1 Performance Core Surfboard Quad Fin Set US $118.98
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 FCS Fins SA 1 PC Quad Simon Anderson Surfboard US $155.69
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 SURF FREAK Surfer BOAT STICKER DECAL Detailing SET by Lethal Threat Art REITVELD US $9.99
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 SEXY ISLAND HULA GIRL VINYL Surf BOAT STICKER DECAL Detailing SET Lethal Threat US $9.99
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 SEXY ISLAND MERMAID VINYL Surf BOAT STICKER DECAL Detailing SET Lethal Threat US $9.99
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 COOL SURF SKULL on a SURFBOARD Car RV VINYL STICKER DECAL Art by Lethal Threat US $9.99
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Twins and Quads Surfboards by Moss Research
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