How to Choose a Surfboard : Tips for How Surfboard Fins Tails Work

johnzam87 Says:

Mar 4, 2008 - HELLO ROCKY

Benjiman72391 Says:

Mar 29, 2008 - yer accent is so gaaaayyy

hdshapers Says:

Apr 17, 2008 - dude i bought my booties and gloves from them its a pretty nice shop so good people there too, the owner was giving away free hot dogs

lechleidner Says:

Jun 6, 2008 - fag

japankev Says:

Jun 6, 2008 - The guy says a lot of words, but there is really no content to what he is saying. Who is this video for? I don't think a beginner could sleuth-out a thing from his blither.

LifesaGardenDigit1 Says:

Jun 8, 2008 - Free food??? Heck I'm shopping there!

TheReverb1 Says:

Jun 16, 2008 - ...sorry fella, Im not trying to be disrespectful, but you dont have a clue what your talking about Im a custom board builder (not only a shaper) from 22 years in a row and you talk but dont say nothing about the design interaction between fins and board also you have a bunch of machined boards right there go ahead and support a real shaper (not a guy who only finish machined shapes) if you dont have a real shaper on your area try to find out one

TheReverb1 Says:

Jun 16, 2008 - ...continue there s really good shapers, designers crew and boardbuilders around the globe may be you re a good surfer and a nice person but you guys prejudice real surfing and surfboards

HBSurfrat68 Says:

Jun 19, 2008 - Prejudice "real" surfing and surfboards?? Whats up with that? Rusty, Channel Islands, etc spends more time on design specifics, vac bags, blowing EPS, and other items to further exact repeatable tolerances. We can all ride the exact same board as Kelly and 3 years later get the EXACT replacement. In my book that is a good thing. I feel sorry for the shaper who loses his business to the Walmarts of shaping but he can keep his hobby if he likes - hopefully without being bitter. 26yrs surfing here.

TheReverb1 Says:

Jun 19, 2008 - ...my response was to what the guy in the video say about tails and fins--nuthin ...Rusty and the others big names dont shape surfboards from years also they dont surf; most barely stand up in a board. Yes, you can obtain a shape similar to K S but that shape doesnt works for most this industry is not so big and better to keep it cottage (for the surfers) like others industries.

TheReverb1 Says:

Jun 19, 2008 - I prefer to order a board from a guy who developt an specific type of shape (+ fins)for over 30 or 40 years and not rely on the mags propaganda. There s more than 3 fins, 4, 5, etc. what type of fins, flexibility, set up, position, shape, etc + the interaction between the tail rocker, tail area, tail outline and volume distro, etc. If you get one of those KS clones, you cant tweak those variables. If you work with a shaper who understand about design and can surf, youll have good boards

TheReverb1 Says:

Jun 19, 2008 - ...a pro guy have a bunch of boards (yes, from the "great" machine)but most doesnt work; When the guy find one that works he pick up it and left the others so lots of boards (machined and handshaped)are leave alone in the dark to grab only a few. whats great with that and the machine? its all marketing fella for ex. you named KS, well all know with what board he won several titles the other year (a S Anderson shape but without logos..)

TheReverb1 Says:

Jun 19, 2008 - ...check these real shapers/boardbuilders if you like: for FISH: S Lis, R Pavel, S Brom, S Pendarvis (Frye doesnt count cause he shapes for friends, now). large waves: C Christenson, S Coletta, M Junod. Shortboards: G Griffin, S Anderson, Mckee(for quads), M Daniels(Coil) M Cole: LongBoards: J Phillips, G Cooper. Hulls: G Liddle and a long etc 25 years of surfing and 22 building boards with industry Knowledge from several countries round the globe here

cocopopz1234 Says:

Jul 11, 2008 - hi bit off topic but the previous owner of my board glued the fins in and i cant get them out, currently trying to sand down and repaint board...

alosirmin Says:

Jul 18, 2008 - lol he didnt know the board had 4 fins had to fix his whole talk on that board lol

f3l1x8 Says:

Aug 9, 2008 - dosent that suck

Mitchio7 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - ty so much ur awesome!

SarandAmil Says:

Mar 15, 2009 - the only reason why shapers might be better then factory like rusty or channel islands is that the shaper shapes the board for the type of surfer you are. Rusty puts out good boards and have never had a problem with them, same with al merricks CS, who does know about shaping. I honestly cannot understand half of what you are saying, because you need to learn how to type.

TheReverb1 Says:

Mar 15, 2009 - ...hello, read all the other comments that I did to figuring out what I m talking about also, English is not my first language

Greggybread Says:

Jul 22, 2009 - Whats better on a longboard, Thruster set up or just one fin???

sweety325 Says:

Aug 14, 2009 - my bf has a quad fin fishboard!!

RockandRoller918 Says:

Aug 17, 2009 - Cool Good advice!.

porthcawlsurf Says:

Sep 26, 2009 - what an idiot ur calnt take it in the water now even if you get it re glassed its guna cost u lots and shit to ride doosh bag im 13 i make surfboards for odd original design development so take my advice dont do it again

lordmoldybutt563 Says:

Oct 31, 2009 - I prefer the 2+1 setup on a longboard

Greggybread Says:

Nov 1, 2009 - Yeah, ive been testing both ways and gotta say Ive got a lot more stability with the 2+1. Moved my middle fin forward more in line with the thrusters and changed the whole feel. Suppose its the type of waves too