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Windsurf Finner

Windsurf Fins

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One of the most important and perhaps also the most underrated parts for a windsurfing setup are windsurf fins. Windsurf fins come in different shapes, sizes and materials. Here on the webshop you can check out our large selection or get an overview of which stores have the various fins in stock if you want to see the fin physically before you buy.
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    WINDSURFING FINS

    The first thing to consider when choosing a fin is the size of your windsurf board. The correct fin size will depend on the size of your board. A general rule of thumb is that larger fins are best for larger boards, while smaller fins work best for smaller boards. Using a fin that is too big for your board can lead to slower speed and performance, while a fin that is too small can make it difficult to maintain control and you will be prone to regular spinouts.

    Windsurf fin types

    Here we will give a brief introduction and description of the different types of fins, as well as their unique properties.

    Freeride fins

    In general, freeride fins are long and the outline is more vertical. On the small freeride boards that are sailed in waves or chop, the fins are oriented towards wave fins with more curvature and longer profiles. It provides control and indulgence. On the big boards that are sailed on flatter water, they are oriented towards racing fins with a vertical outline and short profiles. It provides early planing, speed and good height. It is a very broad category, which extends from low-cost plastic fins to high-end carbon fins.

    Seaweed fins

    The seaweed fin is a necessary compromise. Just a piece of eelgrass can cause a high-performance racing fin to lose all its good qualities and go into spinout. If you sail in waters with seaweed, the solution is a seaweed fin. The backward outline gives a very long profile which is very stable but slow. The pressure point on the board is moved backwards, and the mast foot must be moved backwards to compensate for this.

    Race fins

    Uncompromising fins with a very straight outline and short and thin profiles. The planing is done by active pumping with the rig. The Finns can sail very fast and go a really good height. On the other hand, they must be managed precisely so as not to go into spin-out. The materials are at least G10 and most often carbon.

    Delta fins

    A completely different way of thinking about fin shape. To ensure a short fin for areas with shallow water, a very chubby outline is created, where every square centimeter of the fin is right up under the board. The fin is pulled forward in the box, which ensures that the pressure point does not migrate backwards. The large delta fins are excellent for seaweed. The shortest delta fins have sailed close to 80 kilometers per hour at the northern end of Ringkøbing Fjord.

    Windsurf fin material

    Finally, the material the fin is made of is also important to consider. The most common materials used for windsurfing fins are plastic, fiberglass and carbon. Plastic fins are durable and cheap, but they are also heavy, a bit too flexible and can limit performance. Fiberglass fins are lighter and more durable than plastic fins, but they are also more expensive. Carbon fins are the lightest and most durable, but also the most expensive.

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