Planning on the usual 3-fin thruster setup but was wondering if I could use a 2+1 setup with good results? I like the idea of a movable, larger center fin. This board is 8’0", 23" wide and 3.12" thick - really a mini-longboard.
Thanks,
BB
On any board that is designed for a standard array of 3 fins, I always opt for the 2+1 configuration (Futures sides) because of the configuration/adjustment
versatility.
Hey BB,
The Future rails, Bahne Center is a very versatile way to go. It’s my favorite. You can make endless fin combinations with it and it stands the test of time well too.
Mahalo, Rich
Hey Halcyon,
where can I find more info on the Bahne system?
Boxes and fins.
Where can I buy?
I know nothing about it.
Thanks in advance!
“Bahne” is just the old longboard single fin box, made by bahne, fins unlimited, chinook, and at least 3 more companies, with Chinook the strongest and postable thru to the deck, and be a one piece box that is hardest to break.
Boondock Bill, for sure it’s good.
I like twin fins, so my 7’9" funboard is a twin with two 6x6" g-10 windsurf fins off a twinzer windsurf board by Bic. I use the middle trailer of around 3.5" only if the surf is well overhead, or mushy head high. Short, snappy turns that mimic a 6’ shortboard!
Either the 2+1 or single fin! My fiance rides an 8’6 and its nice as a single, but i am partial to them…good luck!
Hi BdB
The reason I use a twin is that I’m getting older now, at 55, surf only once a month, but still like shortboard high performance surfing.
30 years ago, I was 4A competition surfer, with a vert style that I haven’t given up on. I hate to cruise, don’t care for tuberides.
Now I can’t paddle a 6’ trifin, so I settle for a 7-7’9" funboard, but with a snappy twin fin setup that really carves some tight radius turns.
If you like speed, the feel of, like to trim and run and gun, for sure, a single is the way to go.
Use what you like, what you like the feel of, listen to all opinions, but make up your own mind!
Just finished a 8’1" w/ 2+1.
Go for it. If you use a fin system for sides and center box you have the luxery & the option to EXPERIMENT!!!
Always give yourself options
24-7-11 always!
-Zo