Looking at getting a set of fins for my 9'1 creek. Just chasing suggestions on fins that might waken up the tail a little bit more. Surfiing 2-4 foot open waves with the odd peaky beach break
I have been suggested the fcs arc which are well priced and seem to sound good on paper. But just chasing some other suggestions and what to look for in a fin.
Some things to try:
- add more grip in the front fins to have more squirt in turns but pushing against them, but reduce the rear fin(s) to add some release. Typically a twin-fin + trailer setup.
- C-Drive fins are a great way to add acceleration in turns. if they feel too stiff on a 9'1", just replace the center one with a standard fin
- have a more efficient profile: I find fins with the max thickness close to the leading edge are harder to stall, but somewhat slower and a bit dull. I love the ones with the max thickness at 1/3 of the length, such as the Al Merrick, Matt Biolos, ...
- some people prefer fins with a lot of surface in the head to have leverage in turns, but I prefer thin tips that have less drag at speed. Experiment to see what you like best.
- Try a twin-fin setup. On a 9'1" you may not need a trailer, and the speed gain should be quite noticeable...
I Tried the arcs ,i didn't like them .it felt like its was more draw out turns that the arcs preformed like .. .you need more straight up and down and stiff glass fins like these..thats what livened my flow up ,also creatures fins .are hard glass fins .
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Some things to try:
- add more grip in the front fins to have more squirt in turns but pushing against them, but reduce the rear fin(s) to add some release. Typically a twin-fin + trailer setup.
- C-Drive fins are a great way to add acceleration in turns. if they feel too stiff on a 9'1", just replace the center one with a standard fin
- have a more efficient profile: I find fins with the max thickness close to the leading edge are harder to stall, but somewhat slower and a bit dull. I love the ones with the max thickness at 1/3 of the length, such as the Al Merrick, Matt Biolos, ...
- some people prefer fins with a lot of surface in the head to have leverage in turns, but I prefer thin tips that have less drag at speed. Experiment to see what you like best.
- Try a twin-fin setup. On a 9'1" you may not need a trailer, and the speed gain should be quite noticeable...
I had am2s on my list of fins to look into. The c drives seem rare as hens teeth?
I'll have try it as a twin fin never considered that at all.
So it sounds like I need about 50 fins and experiment ??
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I Tried the arcs ,i didn't like them .it felt like its was more draw out turns that the arcs preformed like .. .you need more straight up and down and stiff glass fins like these..thats what livened my flow up ,also creatures fins .are hard glass fins .
I tried to search that fin but everywhere is out of stock? Is there a newer version?
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So it sounds like I need about 50 fins and experiment ??
You do not "need" anything. Surfing is just fun, do as you please.
But experimenting with fins is really fun and open up a lot of different feelings, especially with the FCS1 system where a lot of not-too-expensive fins can be found.
With the creek having only 3 boxes, with a thruster set and a Twin + trailer, you can already experiment a lot with 6 fins.
Consider buying fins as progressively building a quiver that you will reuse across boards for years.
On the "standard" shaped fins, I love also the FCS nexus. They have a very refined foil, giving a lot of fluidity in the ride. I use them on longer boards (8'+) where I do not need powerful fins.
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Looking at getting a set of fins for my 9'1 creek. Just chasing suggestions on fins that might waken up the tail a little bit more. Surfiing 2-4 foot open waves with the odd peaky beach break
I have been suggested the fcs arc which are well priced and seem to sound good on paper. But just chasing some other suggestions and what to look for in a fin.
My tail is awake.
Very, very awake.....
I don't own a Creek, but I do own an 8'10 Speeed and 8'7 Flow and I use those FCS PCC-7's in both.
Obviously the Speeed is the most similar and I too was looking to lighten up the tail, those channels act like a teeny fin as it is.. so I swapped out the stock 105's for the PCC-7's.. and I like them.. They have loosened up the tail on the Speeed and really loosened up the tail on the Flow.
Worth a try IMO..
Let us know if you do get them, and post experiences.. Creeks are becoming a favourite board for many and we could do with some tuning pointers...
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Looking at getting a set of fins for my 9'1 creek. Just chasing suggestions on fins that might waken up the tail a little bit more. Surfiing 2-4 foot open waves with the odd peaky beach break
I have been suggested the fcs arc which are well priced and seem to sound good on paper. But just chasing some other suggestions and what to look for in a fin.
My tail is awake.
Very, very awake.....
What size C drives are they? They look like very interesting fins. I see them get thrown up alot... but hard to get hold of.
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XL for a fat boy
Gonna try these Large AM2's out tomorrow.
I'm really liking the smaller centre option, similar to the MFC V2's I'm running on my 8'10" Flow.
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XL for a fat boy
Gonna try these Large AM2's out tomorrow.
I'm really liking the smaller centre option, similar to the MFC V2's I'm running on my 8'10" Flow.
They look nice!, I ordered a set of pcc7s for my creek. Can also get my hands on a set of large C drives. So might grab them as well!
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XL for a fat boy
Gonna try these Large AM2's out tomorrow.
I'm really liking the smaller centre option, similar to the MFC V2's I'm running on my 8'10" Flow.
Let us know how the AM2's go Brenno.... They look like a good match...
Select to expand quoteEmeboy said..Brenno said..Brenno said..
XL for a fat boy
Gonna try these Large AM2's out tomorrow.
I'm really liking the smaller centre option, similar to the MFC V2's I'm running on my 8'10" Flow.
Let us know how the AM2's go Brenno.... They look like a good match...
Really nice.
Outgoing tide, 3 to 4 ft wally beach break, a great combination of turn and hold. Really smooth.
Not quite as much drive off the bottom, or spray off the top as the C Drives, but will be my go to combo for the bigger days.
The more I surf this board, the more I love it.....
Got the pcc7s today. Similar rake in the fin just alot smaller and thinner. Should be interesting!
Also have a set of c drives coming
Also got my PCC7 today ..not that much smaller to the sunova 94.fin s mainly the following end part. But thePCC 's do have more thickness in the front of the cutting edge ,slimming to a thin rear ...which will make them pivot well ..the PC 7 's are thinner .but are slightly bent in at the top of the fin .they climb waves like a chimp up a tree .
the creatures are very stiff and thin ,making them a very fast fin .great for racing sections .as a quad set .great drive.
stoked with my collection now ..
Yeow.
only bitch is ,they need a bit of colour .
love to try some ...but where are they ?????????????
i guess you need to place your order ,then wait your turn .
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Also got my PCC7 today ..not that much smaller to the sunova 94.fin s mainly the following end part. But thePCC 's do have more thickness in the front of the cutting edge ,slimming to a thin rear ...which will make them pivot well ..the PC 7 's are thinner .but are slightly bent in at the top of the fin .they climb waves like a chimp up a tree .
the creatures are very stiff and thin ,making them a very fast fin .great for racing sections .as a quad set .great drive.
stoked with my collection now ..
Yeow.
only bitch is ,they need a bit of colour .
Colour colour colour .... most of fin collection's at the moment have a drab corporate bland ,,,,,,,,,,, happening. Water people are fun colourful spirit's n fins are part of that expression ??
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love to try some ...but where are they ?????????????
i guess you need to place your order ,then wait your turn .
I sent a email to the bloke and he replied pretty much straight away. A few emails later and mine were posted today. Not sure if I got lucky though?
troy.cdrvfins@gmail.com
If anyone is interest in the C drives I am thinking of putting them on gumtree.
I love the pcc7s too much they are perfect for me.... plus I bought another board and just looking to justify the purchase.
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If anyone is interest in the C drives I am thinking of putting them on gumtree.
I love the pcc7s too much they are perfect for me.... plus I bought another board and just looking to justify the purchase.
I couldn't part with mine.
Put them back on my Creek for a smaller day last week, and they make it feel like a whole new board. So lively, especially when I'm in the zone, and really pushing it.
AM2's for bigger juice, C Drives for "those" days.
My poor Flow is moping on the rack....
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If anyone is interest in the C drives I am thinking of putting them on gumtree.
I love the pcc7s too much they are perfect for me.... plus I bought another board and just looking to justify the purchase.
Can you post em to vicco
