Homemade SUP fin setup

I think a matching blue pair of crocs would b a wonderful accessory to the graphics

It's all about just having fun on the water. The paint job just sets it off. Good on you for having a go.

OP, I applaud your efforts and your enthusiasm for sharing your first build and welcome you to seabreeze. shoot me a PM.

I'm shocked at the arrogant and ignorant comments from some of the members here. DJ in particular, I would have expected more from you then "Don't mean to be rude.. but.. if Fred Flintstone had a sup board that would be it."
"Just checking.. It's not April the 1st is it?"

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DavidJohn said..

Don't mean to be rude.. but.. if Fred Flintstone had a sup board that would be it.. I know someone who once made their first board.. He called that board Mr Lumpy.. Your board reminds me of that board..

You might find that the paddling straight thing is often more a technique thing rather than a fin thing.

Try standing slightly more forward so the tail is just starting to lift from the surface of the water.. Try taking shorter paddle strokes and don't bring the paddle much past your feet.. and try putting more weight on the same rail side that you are paddling on.

If this fails you need to remove your fin and put in normal fin box so you can try different fins till you find one that works.. Adding side fins might help.

Just checking.. It's not April the 1st is it?.. .. Do you have a pic of your paddle? .. I can just imagine what it's like..

DJ

Hey j13urton - good onya mate. Good to see you took it all in the manner in which it was meant (ie; lighthearted humour). I'm sure you'll get hours of enjoyment riding something you built with your own hands.

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."


As for logman, Supstyle and the 'precious' red thumbers .. It's a pity you guys have to tolerate your lives without a sense of humour.

Inspired; my new shooter!

j13urton, since it seems to be your first glassing job, I would suggest you check the board thoroughly for micro pinholes that could let the air out ... and the water in. This is a very common problem.

putting it in the sun with a film of soapy water is a good way to find them, look for the bubbles.

Sorry for the lumps... Too much beer

Hahaha dude I came all the way to the Australian forum and you still find me! It's no fair you get to use all the power tools in the hanger all i used was an axe while wearing my blue crocs. And yes if you must know a lot of Fosters beer was being drunk while crafting this master piece.

BTW I like how ya threw the pics of the Grumman in there.