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I really like the Alkali Widowmaker set too, the quality of the Alkali fins is unreal, really well crafted... but I think its probably a bit too much fin for the 7'2" or 7'7" Pintail, better suited to a rounder tail? (see pic below, beautiful fins)
The sides I have coming are more like the lower profile Bonzer sides, and so if I like them I think I'll likely go for one of these in a 6"...
"This fin was designed by the Campbell Brothers with the intention and specific purpose of being paired with their Bonzer Surfboards. This center fin is meant to complement the unique bottom contours and fin setups of their 3 and 5 fin designs.The Bonzer fin works synergistically with the additional runners to efficiently and effectively organize water flow across the bottom of the surfboard, resulting in a highly optimal transfer of energy. If you have a Bonzer board, this fin is the official prescription prescribed by the Brothers Campbell to fix it up for maximum performance."
So here the 3 I've got that could do the job. Since owning the board I've had the the Ellis Ericsson 7.5 in it. It felt good from the start...so just left it in the middle of the box. Got some good waves on the south coast and it performed nicely. Fast with plenty of drive and only got a lil loose bouncing off the foam after a cutback...but getting down low and steadying the board got it going again.
holding both fins side by side the BM is clearly more foiled, raked and tip flexy...I am certain it'll be epic on big carver right hand walls!
The FCS was my first "after market" fin I ever purchased and turned a bland 9'1, which I rode as a single fin at the time into a rocket ship in 2+1 setup. I've got it earmarked for my Pending DT1 10fter but may give it a run in the C Bucket!
I inclueded a pic as it looks a similar template to the Nat ?
Andy I often described myself as a lazy surfer but then I realised I can catch 15 plus waves an hour trimming all the way to the beach. Catching a wave riding 80metres or so paddling back out and repeating 3-5mins later isn't lazy!
I don't really pump, for me it's ugly to watch. Smooth carving surfing is what I enjoy watching and try to replicate. Longer boards give the glide/smoothness particularly single fins and this opens up different angles to project off..... No need for pumping!
Not lazy surfing just surfing with more style
Joel on a super smooth 7'6", pretty much the magic length for an all rounder mid...
Click link for vid:
www.instagram.com/p/Bx5_paNhlxT/?igshid=1gct089qmmwja
Nice one!
Same board as the last JT video you linked do you reckon? Or is the previous one a little smaller... (www.instagram.com/p/BxeuWFyHjR2/?igshid=phy92a9w16h2)
Picked up my new shooter yesterday - 3rd custom from the same shaper - only way to go! Has the Rpela shark deterrent built in as well.
8'2 x 22 x 2 2/5
Old clip of Devon Howard. Worth watching again. www.instagram.com/p/ByAjBTDHOMD/?igshid=196hf3gtkv3bq
FYI Salty... I'm a massive fan of forward trim myself... Love the sensation you get on that part of the board amd I LOVE watching that relaxed style of surfing...
This is still about my fave 2mins of surfing footage, and the footage that lead me to surfing mids and getting a few boards from Ryan... and these are the about best decisions i've made in surfing
Agreed to your last two posts Andy.
It's a 100% subjective stylistic opinion that I expressed. Not intended as criticism in the slightest. Mostly I'm being reactionary to something that is arguably too smooth, too polished - looking for the quirky individual kink in the style. As well as hoping in my own small way to foster broader acceptance in what is still a very conservative arena.
Mann... I really need a Vbowls... 7'6" I think... every-time I watch that clip That clip also transformed Ryans business, created incredible demand for those boards...
I actually don't think we need acceptance...
Surfing is counter culture for a reason...
I would say it's been a long time since surfing was anything close to counter culture. What I meant was broader acceptance from the generally conservative surfing culture for approaches and styles that challenge the norm.
