Steve Lis Keel Fins

General Discussion
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Dear fellow Swaylockians, 

 

I am in search of an original Steve Lis keel fin template for a research project in the works. The image in the 1977 design book circling the Interweb doesn’t provide a good visual. Anyone have a 1:1 scale outline or template that they care to share?

 

 

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You will find a template for Steve Lis keel fin in J.F. Kinstle book titled, Surfboard Design and Construction.

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hope this helps

mid 70’s lis fish

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Thanks sdrepairman! Very much appreciated.

 

 

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Anyone know where I can purchase a Lis keel fin in San Diego? There was some info in the archive which is most likely outdated.

 

Thanks.

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Oops, duplicate comment

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i would try and get in touch with Larry Geppart ( not sure if i spelled his last name right)

i know hes ben doing fins for steve off an on for a long time

i haighly dout you will find a set of fins that came off the board

but good luck to ya

 

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Lance, is that you?

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Here is a scan from the book.  It states dimensions at 9" X 5".  The graph squares are 1/4".  You should be able to figure it out.  Note the difference in trailing edge between diagram and photo of old board... I don't believe they were all the same.

 

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Thanks everyone for the insights. I will report back if I am able to track down any real fins and provide any contacts that I make.

 

Worst case scenario is that I take John's advise and sketch out the 1977 design book measurements.

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You can get Gephart keels from True Ames.  The template looks the same as the keels on the old Lis fish shown above.  Mike

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Thanks rooster! I will check out the True Ames keels.

 

Cheers

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Looks like the Gepharts with the shorter base.  I’ve got a set upstairs right now.  Beautiful foils.  Mike