cupped fins on a Cassette

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

I have been thinking of a good way to modify my 41" concave to make it more stable for wake jumps. I was using a 1.2" center fin on both ends, it released fine but I didnt have any feel on the tracking or landings. I ride edge-heavy even on a skate, so I decided to get some .6" cupped fins and work on a new fin config on the tail end.

Using my profound knowledge and years of board shaping innovation and experience, I marked some holes in random places and said 'hell that'll work'. Now I just have to see how it rides. The measurements are precise so I dont see drag being a problem, I just hope the fins will track and release cleanly. They follow the rocker line and are centered on the kicktail so I think the positioning is right on. Too far back and they would hold too much on the release.

Here are some pics, think it'll be a good ride?..

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vance · Guest

you better patent that idea. Wink

Todd Armstrong · Addict Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 758 City: Battle Ground

ride5 did that with trip fins a while ago you might want to check with him

RUSSIAN · Posted: Apr 20, 2004 6:32 pm Post subject:

there are some pics of it on here. I'll see if I can find them

scott a · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 9810

its a cool idea nonetheless.

Todd Armstrong · Addict Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 758 City: Battle Ground

here you go

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

See thats what the hell im talking about! nice

Now if only I could mold in two step-down rails.. Idea

kyle · Guest

that is awesome dude, those cupped fins are awesome

M3snow010 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Posts: 124 City: Rochester

i give you mad props on the new fin configuration

Scott Jones · Posted: May 03, 2004 10:07 pm Post subject:

The skate I have been using has that. I love it, it rides so much smoother, and breaks loose way easier. If anyone has the option to do this, i would highly recommend it.

LFADAM · Posted: May 06, 2004 12:06 pm Post subject:

sweet idea. I might try that with my cassette...

rybassett17 · Addict Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 562 City: Cadillac

are those just the outside fins from the Trip???

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

They are 0.6" Liquid Force after-market fins, smaller than the ones on the trip and balance. I think the trip uses 1.0 and the balance uses .9.

Glad everyone likes the design, too bad my slack ass still hasnt been out to break its maiden!

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

http://www.buywake.com/catalog/detail.lasso?cat=6&man=Liquid%20Force&sku=LI_26xKk

Also the trip uses the angled fins, these are 'cupped'