SURF FINS : DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE EVER AGAIN

FINS ARE SUPER IMPORTANT if you want to improve your surfing !
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How to improve your surfing only with fins :
You want to improve your surfing and you feel like you got the right board but you chose totally randomly your fins ? Wait, what ??? What did you do ??????? No worries, we are going to fix this in 5mn ;)
First, the fins are the part of a surfboard spending the most time in the water. So, no need to say that it will affect the way your board moves.
Fins can really change your approach on a wave. So if you find the right fin that matches your style of surfing, your board and the waves, It’s like putting the right Tires on a formula 1. Nothing will stop you
Let’s first figure out how a fin works :
The rake : This is the way a fin bends toward the tail. The more bent it is, the better it will be in drawn out carves. The straighter it is, the better it will pivot, which means tight turns in the pocket or big turns off the lip !
The foil : Foil is one of the more important aspects of a fin, referring to the shape of the outside and inside faces of the fin, thinnest near the tip of the fin, and thicker near the base. Altering the flow of water over the fin surface has a direct impact on the performance of the fins and board. Your central fin will always be symmetrical and convex on both sides, this is often referred to as "50/50", this offers even distribution and stability. Outside fins are typically convex on the outside faces and flat or curved inwards on the inside. The flat inside creates a solid balance of control, speed and maneuverability, whilst a curved or concaved inside maximizes lift and minimal drag, more ideal for speed and fluidity (Copy/paste)
The base :
The wider it is, the more drive you’ll have ! But what is drive ? basically, it is the ability of maintaining speed while turning. If the base is thin, it will give you more pivot, as it will turn quicker but won’t generate as much speed as the first one
The construction : now you have loads of different names from one brand to another but the idea is the same. A stiff fin will give you more control. That is quite good in powerful surf. Then a flexible fin will give spring under the back foot as it will bend and bounce back to its initial shape. Quite good in small surf to deliver some progressive surfing !
The cant : It is the angle of the fin. The more open the fin is like this one for exemple, the more maneuverability it provides. Personally I like these kind of fins in small surf because it gets loose super easily.
On the other side, if the fin is straight, it is super good to hold a line and generate a lot of speed but it won’t be that easy to turn.
The size : Generally it depends on your weight. Brands give you instructions to choose the right size of fins depending on your weight. But sometimes, if you want to have bigger fins to generate more speed or to have more control, you can go a bit bigger.
What fin for what board ?
In small to medium waves, you need to generate speed to do manoeuvers. This means you need a board quite flat with a low to moderate rocker. But to add some sparks under your back foot, you can chose a fin that will give you maneuverability :
H2 because of the size and the angle
Reactor because they are upright
P with futures
In power full wave, you need a board to handle the steepness of the wave so you’ll have a board with a lot of rocker. So you can go for a fin that gives you control and hold. A fin with a bit more rake to carve hard without losing it. Or a bigger fin to gain in control
Accelerator
R futures
Fins can really add to your surfing. So look at what you have and check if you need to do some adjustments

[@surfmoustache]

What's your favourite set of fins ?

[@toddsfinsdotsurf]

My fins for daily surf, type 1 vectors for the island style stuff.

[@damianberrutti3259]

The best explanation of fins

[@LaCosa973]

Bro your the only one that was able to make me fully understand that🤣🤣🤟🐐

[@MojoP]

What a laid back enjoyable fun video - this was awesome... On point with everything mentioned - thanks for posting this

[@surfmoustache]

Glad you liked it ! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@aramdg]

Thanks! Super helpful.

[@surfmoustache]

🤙🤙

[@nikol3258]

I dont know why I like your intro so much

[@MensGroup]

great video. Thanks!

[@surfmoustache]

Cheers 🔥

[@lsx1983]

Great video, too bad you didn't grab the c-drive fin on your right on the table, I was curious about your opinion for those, I guess a wide base gives a bit more speed and provides more drive. I'm running at the moment quobba fins and testing out some Evafins as well. not affiliated with those just a fin enthusiastic for SUPs

[@toddsfinsdotsurf]

Hey give my fins a look

[@jaimemc7886]

Nice info… tks

[@surfmoustache]

🤙🏻 cheers

[@nicontrack2697]

Nice video, what do you think hold better between a small performer and a large power twin with trailer??

[@toddsfinsdotsurf]

Concave foils give more hold than any flat foiled fin.

[@semtenbergen2278]

I saw a few fins with silicone edges (so you wont cut/bruise yourself). I was wondering if this makes a lot of difference. I imagine that it makes the fines more flexible en that the material slows you down. I couldn"t find anyone (dis)confirming this, is there someone who has experience with these type of fins, and could tell me about it

[@toddsfinsdotsurf]

I tried them in great waves Mainland Mexico, they worked very well. My fins are 3D printed, they’re safer than standard fins as well.

[@Memo12Delarge]

What's a good wide and curvy fin for a thruster set. I want more speed and less pivot

[@LaCosa973]

I just got a soft top 4'10 odysea twig what fins do you recomend??

[@bananaschmidt2173]

Very good video

[@surfmoustache]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@arsaeterna4285]

spice now officially my term

[@surfmoustache]

Haha 🔥🔥

[@arraiolos]

Lets spice that shit up!

[@debaucherizer]

Larger fins are not faster... they do create lift, which can be bad in bigger, faster waves. Speed boats have small, hard control surfaces. You don't need large control faces, ie fins at high speeds. Trust me, I have surfed Hawaii for over 20 years. Big board for big waves, but medium or small fin better than larges in that big board. Besides in larger waves you're using your rail as much as the fins. Big fins on a big day can lift the tail too much.

[@skeres01]

I loved the review but large fins for large surf didn't sound correct.

[@MrRobinski]

yes true but if you are wanting your smaller board to hold in bigger waves then large fins will help.

[@hbr6545]

I am really struggling to choose a nice set of fins for my new Hypto Kryto.. surfing mainly beach breaks 2-6FT waves and being an average surfer i struggle to find the balance between getting the board looser and control. Any of you ever surfed a Kryto that could recommned a fun FCS II set up that allows some control but also some fun in smaller days?

[@MojoP]

A good place to start would be the HS Shaper Series of fins - if there's a Tri-Quad (3/5) setup - I have seen both the Quad and Thruster (Tri) HS (HaydenShapes) fins and they're specifically designed with Hayden surfboards design in mind (comes in both Futures and FCS, just FYI). Hope this helps.

[@alden3105]

What did you decide on? I had some black stix and they generated so much speed in my hypto. I’m now using a Machado keel fin thruster glaser setup, also goes great.

[@hbr6545]

@@alden3105 Last minute I ended up going different direction and buying the CI OG Flyer as it had very good reviews being a well balanced shortboard and get them with the AM fins. Think for the Hypto its probably good idea to have two different sets: 1 mainly focus on speed for the smaller days because the ping shape will dragg you down and a bigger design for the decent surfing days.

[@rafaeldefranca7076]

Coloca legenda para nós Brasileiros

[@fghkufzc9833]

Those fin are scary, I accidentally brought fins with sharp edges, it cut my tight open,ended up with stitches, if there’s any way to prevent fin cut? Like adding tape on it, would it help? I am a beginner can’t really control my board very well

[@basonjourne5245]

Fins are sharp. If you put tape on them it will likely just fall off and end up in the ocean. Practice not running yourself over. But sometimes there’s just nothing you can do and a fin comes your way.

[@Dill_doh]

4:09 is my favorite

[@surfmoustache]

🙏🏻🔥

[@Guitarwill83]

good but not good! we can work on make all this good knowldge organized

[@perzyval4019]

First je rigole

[@surfmoustache]

🤘🤘