I put a set of his Mental template fins into my 6’6" Flyer, they are NEVER coming out of that board! I have ridden Rich’s fins for 2 years now and I can whole-heatedly say there is nothing better out there for me. I have his fins in my singles as well as my thrusters and the performance enhancement is mind blowing!
Sunday April 17th & Monday the 18th were two of the best days of surfing I’ve ever had in my life, and it was right here at home. I rode Rich’s Mentals both days, Sunday in 6-7ft (slightly choppy) and Monday in 4-5ft glass, the pure drive created by those fins, with NO stiffness, is a dream. The speed is generated by the fins, making sections was effortless with virtually no pumping.
On Monday in the smaller surf I had more fun than I can remember, even as a grom, the combination of the Flyer’s bottom & the Mentals just oozes speed! Usually when I bury a rail and really dig into a roundhouse I can expect a slight stall when coming off the rebound, not even close with this set-up. When carving rail to rail and off the top I actually had to consciously slow down so as not to outrun the wave. I cannot say enough about the difference between standard flat sided fins and these incredible works of pure craftsmanship!
So again thank you very much Halcyon and I can’t wait for the next set (new template) that you are making for me!
J
The set is a 5.75" center with 5.5" concave inside foiled sides, fiberglass.
