Where should thruster fins be placed?
On shorter boards with a tri-fin or thruster set up, you’ll often see the fins placed as follows:
- Center/rear fin: ~3” to 3 ½” from the back edge of the board.
- Front/side fins: ~11” to 11 ½” from the back edge of the board.
How is fin box placement measured?
58 second clip suggested3:40How to Mark Fin Placement on a Surfboard – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can just go grab your favorite board maybe measure off of that. Usually the fins start about 11MoreYou can just go grab your favorite board maybe measure off of that. Usually the fins start about 11 inches. Up so these the two side fins will be somewhere about 11 inches.
Which way do fins go on a surfboard?
60 second clip suggested3:45How to attach fins to a surfboard – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe flat side is pointed to the inner part of the board and the curved side is pointed to the reel.MoreThe flat side is pointed to the inner part of the board and the curved side is pointed to the reel.
Where do you put a single fin?
You have the option on where to position your single fin on your board – since the finbox is likely larger than the base of your fin. Position the fin forward (towards the nose of the board) and you will get a looser feel through the tail. Position the fin back (towards the tail) to get more hold and control.
Where do you put twin fins?
You want the fins slightly behind your rear foot for a twin set. Somewhere around 7″ – 7.5″ up from the tail is a good place to put the trailing edge of the twin fins. For keels you want them back another inch since they have longer bases so 6″ – 6’5″ up from the tail.
Where does the middle fin go on a surfboard?
Move the fin back for bigger waves, more hold, better nose-riding, and wider, drawn out turns. To find the best position, start with the fin somewhere near the middle of the fin box. If it feels too stiff and hard to turn, move it forward by 1cm and try again.
How do you place fins?
57 second clip suggested1:48How to attach a longboard fin. – YouTubeYouTube
How do you install thruster fins?
60 second clip suggested3:37How To Put Fins On A Surfboard ♂️ | Stoked For Travel – YouTubeYouTube
What do thruster fins do?
Thruster Fin The extra fin placed in the middle at the back of the tail provides more stability and manoeuvrability. The thruster setup has played a huge part in the evolution of high performance surfing, making many radical manoeuvres possible. Ideal Conditions: Many types of conditions.