adde Wrote:
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> You mention in the JP writeup that it feels stiff
> and that it doesn't offer anything a single fin
> dont offer. Changing to smaller fins loosens up
> the board.
>
> I often find production boards beening sold with a
> way to big fin. Choosing a smaller fin and puting
> it more forward loosens up ANY board, but it also
> comes with the same side effects reported from
> twins (eg upwind performance, jumping etc).
>
> How different would you describe twins (in
> general) compared to a singe fin set up in a
> surfier style?
>
> Maybe this relates to the hints you make that
> smaller twins dont offer the same advantage over
> single fin boards?
>
> cheers
We have now used a couple 78 and 76 litre models, which reinforces the thoughts that the 'advantages' of twin fin boards appear more apparent on bigger sizes whereas the smaller sizes offer a different ride, but perhaps not such distinct advantages.
Generally, they (twins) turn a bit tighter and can be good at holding speed in the turn. Its arguable however that a single fin still feels more 'reliable' especially in the bottom turn on smaller boards.
