Welcome back to a brand new series of Appletree tech talk videos! About fins, about surfboard constructions, about how to choose a surfboard, a kiteboard or a foil board. Most of the fins out there are designed for normal surfing. But unfortunately we have to deal with the fins that are out there. We talked about quad vs. In this next video I just want to go a little bit deeper into different fin types on a kite surfboard.
I don't know, that should help a little?. Re: Kiteboard Fins for dummies Post by dyyylan » Sat Jul 30, pm That was informative, do you have any links to the cheap er plastic ones? On a twin tip go tiny or none at all. On a surfboard it depends. Powered, real waves, go thruster, they carve so nice. Lower wind or just like it a little more skatey, go quad. All of the above if you want a full quiver.
Re: Kiteboard Fins for dummies Post by pixelpedro » Sun Jul 31, am Great info tnx all, I was searching for fins, cause I'm having a lot of trouble changing my stance from reg to toeside learning to ride toeside I get it at times, but I have to work so hard at it, I know I'm a noob and all, but seems like the board should slide easier, I currently ride with 2. And my apologies in advance if from time to time I ask really dumb or obvious questions, just a noob trying to get my feet wet.
Let me add that most of us just ride with the fins supplied with the board because the board designers usually size them appropriately. If you are learning to ride toeside, don't waste money buying other fins. It is not difficult regardless of which fins you have. If you really want to, you can take all your fins off temporarily and then you will find it easier to force the board around. Of course put them back once you learn what you need to know. The only fins I don't like are the very sharp ones like on North twin tip boards.
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You can really add some style to your riding, especially on your landings! Small fins have been my choice for as long as I can remember but they do have some tradeoffs. For one, they make riding upwind harder for new riders. If you are experienced this won't make much of a difference. They also give you less resistance when loading up to pop a freestyle trick or send a big air trick. This will impact you no matter your level; it's simple physics.
My riding has always gravitated towards freestyle and stylish freeride tricks over big air, so this has never been a concern for me.
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