Journal
Setups, surfers, drops, gear.
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fin-blanks
How to Read a Fin: Understanding the Specs on the Base
Depth, base, sweep, foil — the four numbers on the base of every fin mean something specific. Here is how to read them and what they tell you about how the f...
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Single Fin vs 2+1 Setup: Which Is Right for Your Longboard?
Single fin or 2+1? Both work on longboards but they feel completely different. Here is how to choose the setup that matches the way you surf.
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drops
The Pass, Byron Bay: What Fin Setup Works on Australia's Most Famous Point Break
The Pass rewards glide over power. A longboard single fin or a mellow twin setup will get you more waves than a thruster. Here is what to ride and why at Byr...
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drops
Snapper Rocks: Why the Gold Coast Point Break Is a Twin Fin Wave
Why twin fins work at Snapper Rocks. The Gold Coast point break rewards drive, flow, and the ability to link sections. Here is what to ride and why.
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What size fin do I need for my longboard?
What size fin do I need for my longboard? This is the most common question we get. And the answer depends on what kind of longboard you ride and how you want...
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Surfboard Fin Gift Guide: What to Buy for the Surfer Who Has Everything
Surfboard Fin Gift Guide: What to buy when you don't know their board Buying surfboard fins as a gift can feel like navigating a minefield. There are differe...
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Burleigh Heads: Why This Point Break Is a Twin Fin Paradise
Burleigh Heads: Why This Point Break Is a Twin Fin Paradise TL;DR Burleigh Heads isn't just one of the Gold Coast's best point breaks — it might be the best ...
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Margaret River Pro: What the Top 10 Rode and Why
Margaret River Pro 2026: Power, Hold, and the "Big Wave" Setup The Western Australia Margaret River Pro is the ultimate test of equipment. When the swell hit...
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How to Identify Your Fin Box in 30 Seconds
Journal Draft — How to Identify Your Fin Box in 30 Seconds Pillar: Gear Target URL: `/blogs/journal/identify-your-fin-box-30-seconds` Template: `review/JOURN...
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The Keel Fin: From Forgotten Experiment to Hottest Setup
The Keel Fin: From Forgotten Experiment to Hottest Setup If you walk down any popular surf beach today, you’ll see them. Large, flat, raked-back fins that lo...
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Twin Fins vs Keel Fins: What Changes in the Water
Twin Fins vs Keel Fins: What Changes in the Water The short answer A twin fin (usually more upright, less base) gives you a tight turning radius. It’s snappy...
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Twin Fins in Australia: When They Arrived and Why They Stuck
Twin Fins in Australia: When They Arrived and Why They Stuck The twin fin didn't just arrive in Australia; it blew the doors off a single-fin culture that ha...