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sandra

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I'm having a problem installing my fin
« on: June 16, 2014, 08:57:59 AM »
Hi im brand new to SUP. I just bought a board and fin off of someone and I am trying to put the fin on the board. The board is a Tahoe Bliss and the fin is also a Tahoe fin (10" DuraFin). I can get the back part of the fin into the square wide opening but it will not slide back either direction into the channel. However if i turn the fin around so that its facing the wrong direction then it will slide either way into the channel. Obviously that won't work! I notice on the fin that the pin is much longer on one end than the other. Is this normal? Am i doing something wrong? Did i buy a defective board or a defective fin? Here is a picture of the back of the fin metal part thing:



Appreciate any help!

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Re: I'm having a problem installing my fin
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2014, 08:59:58 AM »
Just tap that metal tab gently so that it's centered, with a small hammer or mallet.
It takes a quiver to do that.

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Re: I'm having a problem installing my fin
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2014, 09:17:42 AM »
Just tap that metal tab gently so that it's centered, with a small hammer or mallet.

I was afraid I was just doing it wrong but that did work!  Thanks!!!

 


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