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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fin-blanks
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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setups
Why your noserider feels stuck.
That stuck, heavy feeling underfoot is almost never the board — it's the fin. Here's how to diagnose it and what to swap.
