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Gear Talk / Re: My 12 ft SUP feels tracky with my quad fins

« on: December 09, 2018, 05:18:35 PM »

Try the single fin.

This is what 'Easy in' looks like on a 12' board.

I think I may stick with the single. Rode the quad today and it just doesn’t react the way it did when I rode the single fin. The single was very fast and gave me the exact neutral reaction I needed when I surfed it in big surf.

The board in double overhead surf feels right. Catches way outside and there isn’t a top speed.

I think you’re right and am going to stick with the single fin.

The 11 inch seems big but the board is 12 ft and has a full belly to performance concaves.

The single fin offers the earliest entry into the wave and the best reaction.

I can tell that waves are easier to catch on a single fin than with multiple fins.

Funny you mention it because while researching I found Parmenters article about single fins and an article about single fin Mavericks guns he would shape and also single fin Mavericks guns Jeff Clark rode

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Gear Talk / Re: My 12 ft SUP feels tracky with my quad fins

« on: December 09, 2018, 11:24:05 AM »

Hi SUP SPORT

The board feels small to me. I’m close to 250 lbs. I use it to surf far out to sea on an outer reef so need to length to get me there.

I swapped out the rear fins to a softer template and put in your 3 inch mini fin in the 10 inch box. Going to see how that feels.

I suspect it was the size of my fins. I was running future blacksticks LARGE with LARGE rears with an 80/20 foil.

After reading around it seems the rear foil really plays a big factor.

I might possibly try the thruster setup because of the pivot point it offers.

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Gear Talk / Re: My 12 ft SUP feels tracky with my quad fins

« on: December 08, 2018, 07:51:19 PM »

I feel like an idiot.

Was supposed to say 34 wide not 24 wide.

So I think the rears being 80/20 foil definitely did not help the situation along with them being the largest quad fins made.

Going to try get some smaller quad fins and run a trailer with it as well.

Is single fins faster? I’ve read they are because the least amount of drag but quads feel faster.

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Gear Talk / Re: My 12 ft SUP feels tracky with my quad fins

« on: December 07, 2018, 08:14:31 PM »

What size and type of single fin were you running? Lots of choices there.

Using the fcs flow 11 inch single fin. Had really good success with it. Good hold and neutral handling and surfed really big surf on it.

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Gear Talk / My 12 ft SUP feels tracky with my quad fins

« on: December 07, 2018, 11:39:16 AM »

I have a 12 x 24 x 5 SUP.

It has the 4 + 1 boxes setup. The tail is a double diamond.

I mostly ride it in San Diego at longer point break waves.

I have it set up as a single fin right now but previously had it as a quad fin.

When I had it as a quad fin it felt good going down the line but would not turn if i tried. It seemed that there was so much speed that any attempt at turning and you were bucked off cause of how fast it was going.  Maybe cause I had too much fin? I was running large future black sticks with 80/20 rears.

Should I try 50/50 rear fins?

Should i try put a knubster and see if that helps with some release and drive? I keep hearing the knubster works and I bought both the 3 inch mini fin and guitar pick one from stand up paddle sports but haven't tried them.  Do they help?

Anyone try these fins? https://www.trueames.com/collections/ryan-lovelace/products/lovelace-piggyback-quad

Maybe those with a knub?

Im not trying to do high performance surfing but at least a little turns. I like the speed a quad offers because the rail line is so long that having the two inside rails engaged seems to work best.

Thanks.

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Gear Talk / Re: Starboard Atlas 12'0

« on: October 31, 2017, 09:50:47 PM »

The Atlas and Avanti are for heavy riders. If you can stand on a 7' board, they probably have way more volume and stability than you need and they won't surf very well. How much do you weigh?

The Starboard Blend might suit you better. I had one for a couple years and it's a fine all around board. I would often do five or ten mile paddles with it, sometimes in fairly choppy conditions. You can even do mini downwinders and it surfs reasonably well.

If you want an all around board that leans a little more towards surfing, you might also consider the Starboard Drive. It's fine for flatwater and surfs great.

If you think you'll be into doing distance in moderately choppy conditions, the Blend would be faster and more stable.

If you are just casually cruising around the harbor and still want great surfing performance, the Drive is all you need.

I'm about 240 lbs.

I surf the 7'0 Hokua but this one is for surfing with a kid and just messing around on a small roller.

I'm excited to try downwind. Thanks for your input!

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Hawaii / Re: Starboard Atlas 12'0

« on: October 31, 2017, 09:48:54 PM »

Thanks for the replies.  Blue Planet pulled  through and I got one. Love that shop

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Gear Talk / Re: Starboard Atlas 12'0

« on: October 30, 2017, 06:26:27 PM »

Will you be wanting to surf this board or just paddle around? Tons of choices either way.

Prob both. Would prob surf it about 50 percent of the time. Do you think the avanti would be a better choice for that?

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Gear Talk / Starboard Atlas 12'0

« on: October 29, 2017, 10:01:16 PM »

Anyone ride one? I'm looking for something to cruise around on. I ride a NAISH Hokua 7'0 for my surf board.

If not an Atlas does anyone have suggestions on a similar board that's 12 ft?

I'm looking to pick one up but having trouble finding it in Hawaii. If anyone has leads on how I can get one in Hawai that would be nice. Thanks.

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Hawaii / Starboard Atlas 12'0

« on: October 29, 2017, 09:56:49 PM »

Anyone know where I can get one in Hawaii? Called blue planet but they didn't have any but they did say they'd check to see if they could order one for me. Waiting to hear back.

If anyone has a good lead on it I'd be stoked. Trying to get the big board for a specific reason. Thanks.

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Gear Talk / 11'0" NSP SUP board?

« on: May 14, 2008, 10:28:02 PM »

Anyone have experience with these boards?  I was checking them out and they look quite nice.  My GF wants to get herself a board so I told her Id research.  Of course I would take it out too.  Anyone tried one?  And before anyone knocks NSP, my best friend has has a shortboard for ten years.  He surfs it daily and its still in good shape. 

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SUP General / Re: how long did it take you?

« on: April 08, 2008, 01:51:19 PM »

I think my problem was there was alot of chop where I was.  I was having trouble balancing.  Im going to go out again and probaly everyday until I figure it out. 

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SUP General / how long did it take you?

« on: April 07, 2008, 10:36:35 PM »

How long before you figured out paddling and standing without any problems.  Went out today and realized how hard it was.  Took me awhile but I started figuring it out.  How long did you guys spend on the water?

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SUP General / Re: For the advanced surfers: Why standup paddle surf?

« on: April 07, 2008, 10:31:15 PM »

because its something different and extremely difficult.  I can surf fine and have no problem.  I took my SUP board out for the first time today and I couldnt go two feet without falling over. 

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SUP General / Re: Bought my first SUP, cant wait to try it out

« on: April 06, 2008, 09:17:15 PM »

holy crap ...i thought i was the only one who knew about that break next to turtleback...ive NEVER seen anybody else surf that spot.....does it even have a name??....good squid hunting grounds too....

ok youre sitting over the reef facing out to sea at blackouts at the entrance to the canal behind you...out in front of you to the left on the coral point is a good spot(another no name spot) but very shallow and very sharp...there USED to be a fishermans trail coming from the road cul-de-sac to an empty lot right to the end of the point...up until 1 year ago that is....they put a house there now....bastards.... ...



oh yeah thats a nice board too...

I dont know if it even has a name.  Ive seen turtle go off though.  The wave just pitches for 100+ yards sometimes.  Just jump off by hale koa beach and start the paddle.  Fort hase beach also breaks really nice sometimes.  Seen it get really good when north is closing out.