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well, I think you know the wayagreed. i'd love to yolo a set along with a thicker custom 5'8 RNF96
I assumed you were going to get a TP now: boar made for the fins!agreed. i'd love to yolo a set along with a thicker custom 5'8 RNF96
i have a set if u wanna buy emno way bra, I have no problem cross-pollinating boars and fins. maybe I'll even get a set of these for my RNF96:
Asher Pacey 5.55" Twin Fin
A modern keel with a slightly wider base, but not as much width and rake as a standard keel. Offers stability and down the line speed but can be surfed with more of a performance approach than standard keels. Recommended for the Sunstone, Lightbender and Moonstone. Base: 130mm | 5.11"...albumsurf.com
edit: actually this looks fun. sigh. I have A.D.D....
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I would go L sized fins at 182 lbs. AM2's are a big fin with a lot of rake so they will feel like a lot of fin coming off of M Blackstix. I would probably not recommend them for a normal HPSB at your weight. If you were 200 lbs. I would say AM2 all day. I'm a similar size like 180lbs. and my favorite fins in most HPSB's are the DHD L. They are a little smaller than AM2's but still have a bit of rake so they have good drive but they are just a little looser and easier to throw around. The Jordy L are also a little smaller than the AM2's so if you are still inclined towards the AM2's I would recommend those instead. If you surf mostly beachbreak's I'd get something more upright like the TP1's or Captain Fin Dane L fins. Both of those will be looser and more pivotal than the more raked DHD/AM/Jordy fins. There are many options that would probably work and if I was more familiar with the R2 model I could probably give you a better suggestion but I would just say, since you are not super heavy and the R2 doesn't have a wide tail or (according to the description) a ton of rocker, that you should be looking for something that isn't too massive.Getting a set of fins for a custom version of this attached board. 182 lbs with gear on. Board is intended for shoulder-DOH. I ride futures, need fin recommendations. I don't like fiberglass or alpha/netplus construction. Honeycomb is ideal for me
1. Should I go medium or large fin size? I have old medium v2 blacstix 2.0 and they're like 4.5 base X 4.6 or so depth, but I have felt them slide out
I am considering the AM1s/AM2s in honeycomb, the Jordy (M/L) in Honeycomb, the Captain CF model but open to peoples suggestions as I am an absolute newb when it comes to fins. I want some rake and slightly larger fin base, without crazy large fin depth if that makes sense. Thanks everyone
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I would go L sized fins at 182 lbs. AM2's are a big fin with a lot of rake so they will feel like a lot of fin coming off of M Blackstix. I would probably not recommend them for a normal HPSB at your weight. If you were 200 lbs. I would say AM2 all day. I'm a similar size like 180lbs. and my favorite fins in most HPSB's are the DHD L. They are a little smaller than AM2's but still have a bit of rake so they have good drive but they are just a little looser and easier to throw around. The Jordy L are also a little smaller than the AM2's so if you are still inclined towards the AM2's I would recommend those instead. If you surf mostly beachbreak's I'd get something more upright like the TP1's or Captain Fin Dane L fins. Both of those will be looser and more pivotal than the more raked DHD/AM/Jordy fins. There are many options that would probably work and if I was more familiar with the R2 model I could probably give you a better suggestion but I would just say, since you are not super heavy and the R2 doesn't have a wide tail or (according to the description) a ton of rocker, that you should be looking for something that isn't too massive.
If you are in contact with the guys at Chemistry I'd email them with your height/weight, the waves you are surfing and see if they have any recommendations. With a popular model like that probably have a go to fin or at least a general recommendation as far as a more raked or upright fin.Super helpful. The R2 model is actually somewhat similar to their marzos mix model that just came out. The shaper told me the nose rockers are the same (higher end of moderate I'd say) but theres a little extra flip in the tail rocker of the marzos mix, which I did not buy for that reason.
I surf the North East US where a lot of our waves are big drop followed by a flat section connecting to another section walling up - in other words, aggressive tail rocker doesn't help me connect the dots for a nice wave in my experience, unless it's super lined up which is rare here with wind patterns.
I would say 70% of the time in the shoulder high-DOH range I'm surfing a beach break and 30% point or cobblestone/reef bottom type break similar to a trestles type wave if that helps any more.
LMK if you have any other recommendations otherwise much appreciated!
You would think...I tried bringing it up...I don't think they like to get into the whole recommending fins thing which I can respect because fins are so personal. Thing is I don't have the leisure to be buying and testing out fins...wish that Finatic site was still a thingIf you are in contact with the guys at Chemistry I'd email them with your height/weight, the waves you are surfing and see if they have any recommendations. With a popular model like that probably have a go to fin or at least a general recommendation as far as a more raked or upright fin.
I feel you. There are a couple good sets of Futures for sale in the classifieds that would save you some bucks. I've had good luck buying fins on here and both of these guys are long time members.You would think...I tried bringing it up...I don't think they like to get into the whole recommending fins thing which I can respect because fins are so personal. Thing is I don't have the leisure to be buying and testing out fins...wish that Finatic site was still a thing
I’d Get the Roberts in the classified section like Aruka suggested I’m 190. AM2s always feel like too much fin for me in any board, but I’m not a fan of super upright templates either.You would think...I tried bringing it up...I don't think they like to get into the whole recommending fins thing which I can respect because fins are so personal. Thing is I don't have the leisure to be buying and testing out fins...wish that Finatic site was still a thing