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Yeah. I dig them. I think I still prefer the Surf Squared keels in my Banjo because they have more hold and drive. My Banjo is pretty short for my height. I think if it was a couple inches longer I'd probably like the more upright AMK's.
How you like those Surf Squared fins? In comparison to the Album Fascination fins?
 

Aruka

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How you like those Surf Squared fins? In comparison to the Album Fascination fins?
They're quite different. Big keel feels. Much wider base than the Fascination fins. If you are looking for more drive and more drawn out turns compared to the Fascination's, they will do that.
 
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They're quite different. Big keel feels. Much wider base than the Fascination fins. If you are looking for more drive and more drawn out turns compared to the Fascination's, they will do that.
Thanks. I think that’s what im looking for.
 
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ReForest

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The squared surf fins are fiberglass and the fascination are G-10 epoxy. You can definitely feel the Squared surf fins flex a lot more than the Album fins. They also feel heavier. I dont think im going to like them in this board, but we'll see. I like the rake, but just a little too wide. We'll see how they feel in the water.
 

MathDebater

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I am still hit or miss on the surf squared keels. I've been riding them more lately in my banjo and I often miss the extra pivot and looseness of the EN's I also ride.
 
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Math debater - where are your banjo boxes set, are they further back like Aruka’s?

deforest - I would try the Futurea AMK or McCallum keels from captain if I were you.
 

ReForest

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For some reason the wide tip on the AMK makes me think they wont pivot very well. The McCallum fins look good. Might have to check those out in person.

Has anyone compared the K2 fins with the Surf squared or fascination fins? Maybe @Aruka has some feed back on the K2's?
 

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Interesting. I just ordered a new one so we went over the current version and he said it was pretty much his standard placement.
 
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