So, what could have been done different on the bottom, or with the foil, to avoid this?
Jallenz,
Your problem is not related to planshape, outline curve, or rails. It is fin related. Those fin clusters, are called ‘‘clusters’’ for a reason. Just use the two rear boxes, only. May not be fashionable, but will ride better. Don’t give up on it.
Again-“based on your description” as I can’t tell anything about the bottom of the board from your pics; Flat to Vee to double concave. Problem is most likly in the transition from one to the other and where they are positioned in relationship to the over-all bottom. When a board does as you have described; It is always a problem in the bottom. Too much Vee, Belly, roll etc. Sometimes we try too hard to incorporate all the latest bells and whistles into a shape thinking we are designing the best riding board ever. When in reality we have shaped a dog that just won’t work. You have to be a pretty damned good shaper to incorporate all the variables you have described into a 6 ft. board.
Your fin set is all wrong for McKee in my opinion. Standard, prepackaged quad sets, generally come with rear fins too small for McKee setups. You will feel like you hit a patch of ice in the bottom turn with those rear fins.
I wish FCS would stop putting tiny rear fins in quad sets. It’s a real problem as more people join the McKee bandwagon.
It’s not a problem for you or me…
Those that want to know will do some research and find out.
Those that are willing to just go with what FCS puts out will flounder.
True, but it would be cheaper if I didn’t have to build (take 2 thruster sets and toss middle fins) quad sets to go with my boards.
hahaha, yah I can see that…
Why aren’t you making your own?
G10 is great stuff!
This is a really unexpected solution that I never would have come up with. I’m excited to try it and see what happens. Thanks!
I can see how the temptation of bells and whistles would come in to play. But, sometimes we (I) have to learn the hard way. For instance, while shaping my second board (7’ single fin) at my insistence of using the planer for all foiling in order to learn to become more familiar with it, I made a mistake that forced me to design a v into the bottom. That “mistake” however, ended up working so well it changed my approach to surfing all my other boards. I can’t get enough of it. I’m generally a front footed surfer, and the feeling this board has on a turn and the way it links turns with my rear foot in the sweet spot blew my mind and sort of became an addiction. I felt like I wanted it on everything I ever surf in the future, and tried it out on this board. As for the double… well, maybe I got a little greedy. Trying and failing is usually the way I learn the most though.
That being said, I’m very greatful for of all the comments from the Sways community here and I feel like I’ve walked out of this question with a lot of new possibilities to look at, and even if this board is never “the one” it’s been a fun trip.