Old Removable Fin Identification

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Does anyone know what kind of fin this beast is? Thanks in advance!

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wonderbolt fin used by Weber and Con. i believe that is a Con fin.

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Nice post! Maybe Bahne Fins might be able to help?

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That is a template used by Con, Yater and Morey-Pope. These were from Tom Morey Skeg Works and know as “TRAF” fins (Fart, spelled backwards). Different from the “Wonder Bolt”, primarily used by Weber. These had the bigger barrel

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head, smaller shaft on the Bolt. Used early on in the front, and later switched to the back of the fin.

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Wanted to show everyone the difference between the Weber style “Wonder Bolt” and the type used on the TRAF fins.

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HAIL ALL HAIL THE MEMORY OF TOM ,MY, MOREY
had a few YATERS remember the wonder of the
wonder bolt.
cooler than the screw through the deck
I stand to verify this recolection,
chalk up another credit for the astrological
sign of the lion KING of surfing inovators.
rest well old soul,in peace.