10’2" X 23" x 14.5" X 3" thick pin. Rider is 185 lbs and is a beginner will surf 2-5 ft waves. 50/50 rails. Should he have side bites? I’d thinik that it would just drag the board for that length and for size surf. I was thinking of advising him getting a single fin maybe a 9.5" or 10" Calif Classic. What do you think?
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Your instinct is correct. Go single. Use 10" Bahne FU box, inset 6" from tail. Fin choice will work.