Author Topic: Has anyone used one of these?  (Read 1766 times)

jamartini

  • Waikiki Status
  • *
  • Posts: 4
    • View Profile
    • Email
Has anyone used one of these?
« on: June 22, 2018, 09:17:15 AM »
I have seen smaller foiled fins like this in the past too, has anyone actually tried one of these on a raceboard or longboard and generated more speed than drag, was snooping around used foils and it caught my eye.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Long-board-SUP-hydrofoil-fin-Pack-of-2/292611486269?hash=item442100f23d:g:M-sAAOSwZvFbKqGq

SaMoSUP

  • Peahi Status
  • *****
  • Posts: 685
    • View Profile
Re: Has anyone used one of these?
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2018, 09:49:20 AM »
I was also wondering about using this type of finfoil on a raceboard. At let's say 5 mph is there enough wing in that fly fin to give enough lift to offset any drag? Would be cool to do some time trials with and without fly fin.

Any of the smart engineers on here wanna chime in?

« Last Edit: June 22, 2018, 09:51:02 AM by SaMoSUP »

DavidJohn

  • Cortez Bank Status
  • *****
  • Posts: 6675
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Has anyone used one of these?
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2018, 03:55:52 PM »
Imagine having your fin touch when starting off or coming in.. and going through a shallow spot.. Total nightmare INO..

I can’t imagine it having good tracking ability.. or turning abilities.. and I’m guessing it would have a more dragy feel than anything else.. I wouldn’t bother.

I know some who tested it for windsurfing and once they found it a failure maybe they want to sell them off as a SUP fin now.

https://youtu.be/ztb8FKIP5gY
« Last Edit: June 22, 2018, 04:01:49 PM by DavidJohn »

Badger

  • Cortez Bank Status
  • *****
  • Posts: 2662
  • Seacoast NH
    • View Profile
Re: Has anyone used one of these?
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2018, 06:30:11 PM »
No way that fin would work.
Kalama E3 6'1 x 23" 105L
Axis HPS 980 / PNG 1300
Sunova Flow  8'10 X 31"  119L
Me - 6'0" - 165lbs - 66yo

surfcowboy

  • Cortez Bank Status
  • *****
  • Posts: 4929
    • View Profile
Re: Has anyone used one of these?
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2018, 07:57:09 PM »
Hell, I'd try it. But then, I'd try anything.

 


* Recent Posts

post Re: GPT 5, Sam Altman, What's coming
[Random]
PonoBill
March 17, 2024, 05:30:44 PM
post Re: 2024 North Mode Pro wings:
[Classifieds]
cnski
March 17, 2024, 05:09:04 PM
post Re: HOT Chicks on Stand Up Paddle Boards!
[SUP General]
burchas
March 17, 2024, 08:50:00 AM
post Re: HOT Chicks on Stand Up Paddle Boards!
[SUP General]
Night Wing
March 16, 2024, 07:02:05 PM
post Re: HOT Chicks on Stand Up Paddle Boards!
[SUP General]
blueplanetsurf
March 16, 2024, 03:28:57 PM
post Re: GPT 5, Sam Altman, What's coming
[Random]
LaPerouseBay
March 14, 2024, 12:38:42 PM
post Re: GPT 5, Sam Altman, What's coming
[Random]
LaPerouseBay
March 13, 2024, 07:59:28 PM
post Re: FS - Ocean Rodeo Glide A-Series Wings (3m/ 4m / 5m), USA
[Classifieds]
StellaBlu
March 12, 2024, 07:27:21 AM
post FS - Kalama Barracuda
[Classifieds]
VB_Foil
March 11, 2024, 05:43:58 PM
post Re: Vision Pro
[Random]
Bean
March 11, 2024, 03:46:42 PM
post Re: Vision Pro
[Random]
PonoBill
March 09, 2024, 11:06:32 AM
post Happy International Women's Day, lady zoners!
[General Discussion]
LaPerouseBay
March 08, 2024, 07:28:47 PM
post Re: Vision Pro
[Random]
Admin
March 08, 2024, 04:45:53 AM
post Re: Vision Pro
[Random]
PonoBill
March 06, 2024, 11:00:24 PM
post Re: Vision Pro
[Random]
Admin
March 06, 2024, 10:15:55 AM
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2024, SimplePortal