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Shinn Turbo

Postby Bill C » Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:36 am

Anyone use a Shinn Turbo and replace stock fins (57mm) with smaller fins? Recently bought a Turbo and it carves well when riding on the rails, but transitions really stick when weight is on the fins. I like the board to feel a little 'loose'. Seems like there is enough sharp rail to maintain upwind capability without the deep fins. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Re: Shinn Turbo

Postby MikeBirt » Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:04 am

the board still tracks reasonably well on smaller fins, but to get the solidity and trust of the rail through the turns the 57mm fins are needed. 52 will make a little less trusting and 43 will make it squirrely. Obs the smaller the fin the easier it is to change stance without hopping.

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Re: Shinn Turbo

Postby Bill C » Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:51 am

Thanks Mike. Your advice makes perfect sense.

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Re: Shinn Turbo

Postby Bill C » Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:35 pm

I see on Shinn's web page that Bite fins come in 57mm (which is what I have) and 53mm. Do I still have to 'hop' board transitions with 53mm fins. Do you know if there are other fin manufactures to choose from that will fit a Shinn? I live in the US. Thanks.


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