I picked up my first Harbour about 4 months ago. It's a 10' San-O and I'm wondering what possible fin shapes and sizes have been tried on it.
I'd like to make it as versatile as possible in different conditions. It has been super fun so far. I surf it at the cliffs about 3 times a week. I have a
7'5 hybrid but only ride it on 5+ days so I'm on the San-O most of the time regardless of the conditions. Any San-O owners with comments or
experiences with different fins? Thanks.
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Posts: 7 (05/13/08 17:16:04) |
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hangtensurfing |
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Posts: 24 (05/14/08 04:56:53) |
You should try to HP-1 Fin if you want more turning abilities. I also tried the Turbo Tunnel fin, it was like dragging bricks and did not work well. Also a fin
that really worked well as an overall fin for turning and noseriding is the Fins Unlimited John Oxarart Fin.
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Posts: 8 (05/14/08 15:33:42) |
Thanks for the info. I googled the fins you suggested. I also have a 9'0 hi performance board I used to ride a lot. It has a 2+1 set up and I use a T&C
cutaway in the middle. But the Harbour is my first real cruiser and I don't know much about fins for this style of board. I see all kinds of Hatchets and
such on similar sized boards in the line up. Maybe someone knows of an article on cruiser fins. I'd really like to know what has been tried on this model.
Like I said, the shop fin on it now works great. I've recently moved it almost all the way forward which seems to be the sweet spot for me and my style.
Anyhoo, thanks again.
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Posts: 611 (05/15/08 08:40:17) |
If you like looseness go for the HP fin. I ride my 10' Rapier and Banana with the 9.5" version at 8.5" from the tail, 8.25 if it's a bit
bigger or steeper (you won't need to shove this one all the way forward in the box and you turns will have a lot more snap to them). The 10" fin is
recommended for a 10' board but we don't have the juice you guys have out there so I go with the 9.5". The only model I don't use a Harbour
fin on is the 19, which I prefer with either the DaCat style fin or Velzy's butterfly fin because it tends to anchor the board more for what passes as my
version of noseriding. If you wanted to get your San-O to act more like a noserider, you could use one of those or one of Rich's new NR fins.
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that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
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Posts: 91 (05/15/08 11:48:04) |
I vote for the NR fin.
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Posts: 9 (05/31/08 11:43:45) |
Went with the 10" HP and this morning was my 4th or 5th session with it. I like it. Thanks.
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Posts: 1 (06/30/08 13:38:21) |
Hey----What's up? I'm John Oxarart a designer with Fins Unlimited (Thanks for the recommendation "hangtensurfing")--just happened to run
across your discussion.I would recommend the 9.5"J.O. FOR A 10'.0--it's a good carving AND noseriding fin----then there's the
10.5"----but I would probably go with the 9.5" for a first choice.Hope I was some help.J.O.--Check my new website for a look at them......
jofins.com
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