To fin or not to fin

simland · Posted: Jul 02, 2004 2:46 pm Post subject: To fin or not to fin

I'm going to be working on 180s this weekend and get them down solid. Now I don't have molded fins, just rails on my board. It's a continuous rocker. The only fins I have are 2" and I am wondering if I should rip them off or if my board will be to washy and I won't learn the good technique?

wakeboarder_360 · Posted: Jul 02, 2004 7:53 pm Post subject:

I would keep the fins on for now until you get a smaller size. I ride finless but I have a 2003 byerly with the molded in fins. I find its a bit to grippy with the P wing fins. If you were working on a big spin then I could see why, but for 180's keep the fins on. This is all personal preference, but I like a loose snowboard feel.

BurkeViper · Posted: Jul 03, 2004 12:41 am Post subject:

simland, it's just what you want. If you don't like the feel; then don't use them. If you do like the feel; keep em on.

I ride the 04' Premier so I have molded in fins too. I also ride mine finless.

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jflock2 · Outlaw Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 234 City: Atlanta

Most of the WB coaches I have met will tell you to take them off. It will force you to ride the board correctly - on its edges.

As for the 180s - Start with surface 180's first at a slower speed, then try them with an Oillie in the flats, then one wake, etc. - at least that's how they taught it at The WB Camp. Good luck!

Alan C · Soul Rider Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Posts: 329 City: Calgary

ya i ride a 03 byerly dna and i ride with the fins... i still havnt tried without them but i share the board with some beginners as well... so i decided i may as well keep the fins on

molypod · Criminal Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Posts: 85 City: Chilliwack

I ride a HO revelation with molded fins and never put the tip and tail fins on.. even though I pull beginners ( my kids and their friends) I leave them off.. My daughter (15 yrs old) got up first try and rode well.. with the fins off I believe it teaches good balance and good edging..If someone has trouble holding a line and is bobbing and weaving all over the place putting the fins back on will hlep the board track a straighter line

liquidforce519 · Soul Rider Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 447

Try it both ways see what you like beter.I ride with fins...

simland · Posted: Jul 05, 2004 5:56 pm Post subject:

I left them on, but next tiem I go out I might take them off. I tried to get down riding switch after I got my 180s pretty solid and switch is sick. I find it very hard to edge properly and even at all.

sh0rtyme · Soul Rider Joined: 08 May 2004 Posts: 345 City: Portland

I ride with fins, but if you want to know which way you want to ride, then try both, and see which you like better.

Sportster4Tec · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 8:51 am Post subject:

I ride finless on the Substance. It just feels so much better, but it also has molded fins.

MichaelB · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 122

Fins make it easier to land (in my opinion). No fins teaches better edging.

Haggy102 · Outlaw Joined: 16 Apr 2004 Posts: 103

i have an 02 byerly with 2 " fins and ride with them on however...i love riding finless to just screw around but it also teaches u much better edge control and its great to learn ure 180's that way

studlystud08 · Criminal Joined: 01 Jun 2003 Posts: 87

r u suppose to seal the holes where the fins were? cuz what happens if u want to put them back on?