Fin Solution Fin Boxes

General Discussion
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Hey Guys

Has anyone used or had any experience with Fin Solution fin boxes in OZ??

Considering using these boxes now that speed fins are gone.

How was the instalation and how well did they stand up??

Be able to make my own fins for these boxes too. Bonus!!!

Cheers

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We have used them for around 8 years now. as with anything the better the install the stronger the outcome. we are very happy with them and the failure rate is extremly low. the end damage to the customer’s board and wallet are the lowest if the worst does happen, eg rocks, reek or kooks. im supprised Griffin hasnt got them yet as the would be much simpler for him to make fins for and a lot stronger than others he uses. and we evenhave seen guys who have forgotten to screw up the fins and surfed for 2 weeks or more without loosing a fin because of the strong tight fit in the boxes.

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Hey Feraldave

Just flicking through your website.

Nice site by the way, and some very impresive boards

I noticed that your fins have 2 small tabs (fcs style)

I thought the fin solutions boxes have 1 larger tab.

Do you use the router jig that fin solutions provide or do you have another way??

Also, do you make your own fins??

Sorry for all the questions

Cheers

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Cheers for the compliments on my web design! i like to stay hands on with all aspects i can. the glass fins we make fit fcs as well just to allow extra sales to people who have fcs already. we buy some from fin solutions, we make some here but we also get some from China. we use the router jig from fin solutions and Steve also makes one for fcs plugs that speeds things up and helps keep it more accurate. cheers Dave

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G’day mds

I’ll be following this thread with interest as I’ve recently been trialling Solutions plugs out here.

All in reef breaks…so far so good.

Installs using the jig and Ryobi laminate trimmer…too easy

Being a firm believer in the KISS THEORY I love the simplicity of design.

Not being a big fan of the FCS business ethic and their outragous prices makes them even more attractive

I strongly advise giving them a go…

Sammy

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Thanks for all the info Feraldave.

I spoke to Steve on Friday. It sounds like he has produce a good alternative to (as sammy calls it) fcs business ethics.

Sammy, I will definately be giving them a go.

I used speedfins for the easy instalation, and the fact that they would sell them to me.

The only draw back with speed fins is they only took speed fins.

Now I can look forward to making my own fins.

Will let you know what I think.

Cheers

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Hey Feraldave

One more thing.

How many layers of cloth does it take to lay up a panel for fin solutions boxes???

Will most likely be using 6oz.

Cheers

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I started using Fin sollutions a little while ago, I find the company a pleasure to deal with. The install is the same as finteck. which I found easy.

Speedfins have ben taken over by Gally he used to work for them a few years ago. They are still available do a search on google for them and call gally’s mobile . I don’t have the number handy.

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its the same as FCS, 36 layers of 6oz.

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Speedfins Gally 0412713542

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Hey Guys

Thanks for all the info.

Cheers

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Hey mate, i’ll add my .02c. I’ve used them on my 2+1, very easy install, and had no probs whatsoever. FCS fins fit straight in, and dave is right, very neat fit even before you screw them in. I have a holesaw that fits perfectly, ok, its a little smaller, but i prefer to file out the last 2% of the hole, rather than have too big a hole. It’s 27mm if memory serves me correct ( though it might not ). Its a proper starret holesaw, very thick steel not a flimsy cheapo. If you want it, let me know you’re welcome to borrow it.

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Hey Beerfan

Thanks for the offer, but I prefer to do all my gouging with a router.

I have a ryoby plunge router that I have had for 7 years.

Leaves a nice clean hole for whatever job your doing if you have the right jig.

I have made a lot of jigs for it out of 6 mm rubber from clark rubber.

I even use it for my leash plug.

I drilled a 35 mm hole, spay some glue on the back side of the rubber, stick it into place, route hole, pull rubber jig off and I have a perfect hole for a surfblanks 32 mm leash plug.

Cheers

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Guys the ausfin jig is magic. clamps on like a silastic gun. does fin boxes and leggy plugs. for $50 it is money well spent.