A wordy tome, about the single fin. It also contains a misconception of how a fin functions, in the dynamic environment of a wave. Read it, and think about it. The last paragraph, on the first page, is where you should start your focus. Remember, think about it. Examine your own experiences.
Yeah Bill, I read this with great attention. Very interesting in light of todays multi-fins. Parmenter is a good writer and better shaper. Always liked his Aleutian Juice boards when he was in Cambria. He turned me on to making rocker templates. Plus he snared Rell Sunn! A classic beauty inside and out. She was truly a Hawaiian royal. Good article.
I’ll check it out, for sure. He’s wordy, but always has something worthwhile to contribute. He is a meticulous shaper. Got to see him shape in the Rusty shape off at the board show. I Remember "Parmy’s Army’ from the Early days in SLO. Lowel