I have a Hansen Mike Doyle Pointed Pintail and I am in need of the bolt thru fin for it. Does anyone have one or know someone that makes reproduction ones? I really want to ride this board! thanks
The originals were heavy and had poor flex characteristics. I know Hobie also used them briefly. Since they're rare (read costly), you may come out ahead having someone build you a replacement. That said, I believe I saw an old used one on the rack at Leucadia Surf Shop recently. I'm pretty sure he sells stuff on the web.
Hey thanks for the recommendations i have tried calling Juan twice and haven’t heard back for a while. Is he still in business?
I've only ever seen one guy working there and Juan doesn't ring a bell. Mitch maybe??
I show 760 632-0101 as the number, but I've never tried to call.
I see there's a second number for Leucadia: 760 632-9700. I suppose you could also call Hansen's or Hobie since they were the prominent manufacturers using the system. Long shot, though. In my opinion, the board will work better with a fin made from something other than the dead, squishy stuff used in the original. If you reach the guy at Leucadia I bet he knows a craftsman in the area willing to take that on. To preserve the value it would be best to not alter the board itself, obviously.
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The originals were heavy and had poor flex characteristics. I know Hobie also used them briefly.
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The kindest and most gentle thing I can say, is that you don't know what you are talking about. The Hansen and Hobie systems were completely different. Though both used a large stainless anchor bolt. The systems WERE different, and NOT interchangable in any way. To imply otherwise, is very misleading The originals WERE LIGHTER than the large glass fins they replaced, at that time. Compared to systems today, yes, they are heavy. Some forty years later.
True. Two different configurations. So, a Hobie fin will not fit a Hansen box. The original removable fins were made of polypropelene. Relatively light compared to a solid glass fin of the same size. They did not age well and got brittle over time. Even the new ones were prone to snapping in cold water. Very hard to come by the 60s versions.
I think the best bet is to keep trying to contact Juan at oneworld.
Here’s the two different fins. Hansen and Hobie. The Hobies had a tapered base that was elliptical on the sides. Hansen fins had straight edges at the base. You’ll see that the Hobie box is curved, whereas the Hansen isn’t.
'The kindest and most gentle thing I can say, is that you don't know what you are talking about.'
The two systems sure look a lot alike, but I only owned the Hobie version. So, thanks for the correction. My fin was flexible but didn't snap back when bent. That fin defiinitely felt heavier than the removable fins that other manufacturers offered at roughly the same time. If weight is a consideration, a lighter weight current alternative could be found, I'm sure. The fin box and the screw were also much larger than the competition, so a person who didn't actually build boards with them would assume it was heavier... I wonder if anybody here ever put the components on a scale?
Hobie used a ''true box'' inserted into the board. The Hansen ''box'' was formed by a polypropylene male plug, using cloth and mat in a routed channel, during the glassing process.
Thanks for the info guys, i will probably continue to contact Juan and see if he can make one and in the meantime i will be on the hunt if one pops up.
They are also NOT "squishy" . If anything they are stiff. I've got two of the Hansens and they stil have some flex but are not "squishy" Originals are usuallly worn from dragging bottom or have been cut down and refoiled. If you can find an original it will most likly need some clean up. Sanding , foiling etc. You can have one of mine for $200. How's that?
I plan on surfing the cold waters of New Hampshire this fall and winter and wonder about keeping my original hansen fins in one piece. Should I buy a repro or not worry Thanks for any insight.