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Will do OG2
I had an Astron Zot and I was like yourself in trying other fins to make the board perform how I wanted. What I found was that fins with some base (gullwing was under 4") gave it the drive I wanted ,but only added to the stiffness of the boards performance in other areas.
I think the gullwing is the best compromise but not the best fin. The steadfast refusal to alter the rails dictated the gullwing fin which has a passive sort of performance to it (fin base again). [/quote]
Mono - I busted my gull wing two surfs after getting the ZOT - so dont really have a good recall of how they went - I will have to get another; interesting that you rate them so highly for this board. I have surfed the ZOT loads and love it; I find I am addicted to the feel of the single fin on a nice overhead clean wave as you take a steep drop into the pocket (esp with the 9" dolphin). Different to the feel of a quad or thruster... this is my first single fin and for me its a keeper. That said, for me it is not a great allrounder - lacks especially if the surf is 1) to big ie: over head and a half high - much prefer a NUG; and 2) on slop - prefer a quad or whatever.
I also never realised what a can of worms that all the fin choice represents when you have a fin box - but lots of fun to.
For an allrounder think I will have to go for a more egg shape next time (I love Solo's board range, esp the lazer egg and the FB); now a segway ... talking of eggs...
CUTTLE YOUR NEW BOARD IS INSANE!!!!!!!!
this has to be the coolest finish ever - DVS is a legend. Does it float and paddle well (I know we share a common history of buying boards that we flick after realising we are missing waves or comming in early). You must be a very happy man. Now that you have this incredible allrounder completeing your fantastic quiver - I take it the thirst for new boards is totally quenched....... I will miss you at BA (boardaholics anonymous). OG
