Looking to buy Wooden Keel Fins

General Discussion
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I am looking to purchase some wooden keel fins for a 6’0 traditional twin fin fish. I have been using the futures twin fins but am looking for more hold.

I know that they are supposed to be easy to make. However, since I have never seen one in real life let alone checked out the foils I think I had better buy my first set. Does anyone out there know where to buy a set?

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are you looking for glass-ons?

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Mitch’s in La Jolla has Larry Gephart keels (8x5’s I believe), kinda pricey, but beautifully made.

I don’t have the # here, I have it at work and will post it Monday if you want it

Jim N

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I got some 8 X 5’s from Mitch’s in Solana Beach. I think I payed $40 for 'em and not sure if they’re Gephardt’s or not. They are sweet fins and are tucked away for a special project!

kirk

(858) 459-5933 Mitch’s La Jolla

(858) 481-1354 Mitch’s Solana Beach

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Do have any rake to them or are they the flat backed ones? Also are they double or single foiled? Thanks for the number.

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ICARUS,

   I make keel's in hoop pine ply with a double foil,

at a cost of $35.00aus + frt can have them to you in one week as i carry stock, currently supply Gordon&Smith boards

for export to japan.

                Regards Rod.
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ICARUS,

Make your own for about 2 dollars and the same good feeling you get from shaping and glassing your own board. You have other fins to compare. Just foil it to look like a surfboard fin and it will work. Mike

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if you’re looking for glass-ons, I am willing to make you a set out of high quality marine ply, & mail them to you. Double or single sided, 9x5 or whatever.

The price?

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ICARUS… I was looking at making a set for a board I was going to shape in a few. If you want we can hook up share some notes and make a couple of sets. There is a wealth of info in the archives on this subject.

Mike

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Sounds great. Give me a shout on the cell or email me as I have lots of time over the next few weeks.

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How thick should the foil of tradition ply wood skegs be?

Also where should the max foil thickness be?

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For your short board fin should probably be about 1/2" thick and max. thickness should be about 1/3 back of leading edge.