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Broken Fins on 2011 Marek

 
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PostPosted: Apr 11, 2011 5:39 pm    Post subject: Broken Fins on 2011 Marek Reply with quote

I took out my 2011 Marek for the first ride of the season and after trying a starting wake back roll I noticed two of the fins had broke. So needless to say I'm not a fan of the new hyperlite fins.



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PostPosted: Apr 11, 2011 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's appalling. Is that the only screw holding the fin down or are there others?
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PostPosted: Apr 12, 2011 4:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That sucks. I was thinking about getting that board, but I may have to rethink that.
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PostPosted: Apr 12, 2011 5:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Woah, definitely a defect. Talk to Hyperlite, they'll likely replace them.
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PostPosted: Apr 12, 2011 6:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The hebrewhammer- no there are two screws in each fins

gnarshred- not sure its a defect because it happened on both fins but I have the 2009 marek that I cracked so I just took the fins from that one.
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PostPosted: Apr 12, 2011 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Did they go to plastic fins? I'd go back to the older a or p wings that are aluminum. I'd also contact hyperlite or your retailer, and get them replaced. My theory behind that is that even if you don't need them, the company needs to know that they break.
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