Gull Wing BLEF fin

www.roystuart.biz/2014/10/in-works-gull-wing-blef-fin.html

In the works:

Ceeeeerazy!

My neighbour scored a 2nd hand board yest with one of those Cheyne Horan winged fins, looks nuts

Mr Roy please explain why anybody would purchase such a weird looking fin?

Is that a serious question?

Gull Wing fins have quite a following, especially in Australia. The surfer who ordered this fin rides McCoy Gull wings, because he likes the ride... seems obvious really doesn't it?

I've had my share of McCoy's and can honestly say that the Gull fin that comes with them are ****.

They have zero drive and are totally at odds with forward momentum on a wave face.

Maybe that's why his popular boards are glassed thrusters ?

Sorry Roy, but using the McCoy Gull fin as an illustration does nothing for your cause.

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supanimal said...
I've had my share of McCoy's and can honestly say that the Gull fin that comes with them are ****.

They have zero drive and are totally at odds with forward momentum on a wave face.

Maybe that's why his popular boards are glassed thrusters ?

Sorry Roy, but using the McCoy Gull fin as an illustration does nothing for your cause.

Disagree, I have ridden one on a zot and liked them a lot. Was a very directional fin that allowed it to travel to far more places on a wave than other single fins I have ridden. The drive was hard to say because they were nice bowly waves. I would love to whack a gg fin in the same board to compare. Yet compared to other singles I have ridden I will give it good rating

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supanimal said..
I've had my share of McCoy's and can honestly say that the Gull fin that comes with them are ****.

They have zero drive and are totally at odds with forward momentum on a wave face.

Maybe that's why his popular boards are glassed thrusters ?

Sorry Roy, but using the McCoy Gull fin as an illustration does nothing for your cause.

My 'cause' has bever been tp please everyone. I'm pleasing myself and the person who ordered the fin, it's creating a lot of interest especially amongst Gull Wing afficionados, and that's a bonus.

It's possible that your experience had something to fo with fin placement, the Gull wing should be positioned further back than other fins.

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RoyStuart said..

boofy said..
ugliest fin i have ever seen looks like a caveman made stone axe never seen one before

Handsome is as hansome does is my philosophy.

Personally I think it's a lovely looking fin.

I hope it works out for you mate

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surfbroker said..
Down to Tin Tacks..How much ??

Shizz this could be interesting

The gullwing is a good fin for McCoy boards. I use one in a 7'1" astron zot and a 9'2" allround longboard. They allow for good turning. Positioning in the finbox is critical; small differences make a huge difference. Too far forward- lack of drive and a sqirrelly feeling. I prefer them further back and a more positive, if slower, turning feeling.

Hey Roy,

checked your website and mann, there's some beautiful innovation, science, experiment and serious soul going on there. Awesome dude, seriously amazing work...

I have a confession, I have a slight fin addiction loving experimenting with different designs and set ups, mostly on my 10' log and seems your design works well as a nose rider for hold which is where I'm focusing atm. I normally run a 10" on this but what would you recommend in your range for smaller waves?

Cheers

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towball said..
Thought we might have had words of wisdom from lacey?

Sadly since Lacey is a starboard team rider he is unable to comment

Stoned bearded hipsters will love it...provided it comes in colours that match their board artwork ; )

Quick tell us how amazing it is Roy and how **** everything else is in comparison!!

"If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured, or far away. "

Henry David Thoreau

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AnthonyG said..

"If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured, or far away. "

Henry David Thoreau

if a man loses pace with his women ..say to her..have you got a mirror in your pants,because i can see myself in them.


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