change fins for different feel of board

Twin fin would not make it more loose. Probly make it more stiff. Quads will do that however

 

Why would it make it stiffer? Twins are looser... But I agree that he should not make it a twin... I think your best bet is to sell it or trade it and get what you are looking for

 

smaller center fin is a good starting point...go down 1 size from what you're riding now (ie: if you're using M-7's, drop an M-5 into the center box.

but i agree that the board seems to be a bit big for you. you describe it as a "big wave, big guy" board, but you say you weigh 170 & won't be surfing anything much over head high. i'd say you, at most, want something in the 6'1"-6'2" range.

 

Ya... go for a smaller center fin for starters. You'll feel a loss in drive, but much looser. Also, try a more upright (less raked) fin in the sides, or fins that have the same base but less tip area.

 

if you want to find those 2 models, you'll probably have to travel. heritage carries firewire & lost, so you might find what you're looking for there.

 

check out craigslist for a board man you might be able to find a good deal or something

 

not to digress, but...
really? online? after you just were talking about how the lbi shops are mostly still closed due to damage incurred from sandy?

 

only if they have an account w/ the company already. if you can't find what you want in your immediate area, your other options are to travel a little bit more & throw some support to a different nj shop or be a soulless kook & order online.

 

no money=used board
different feel=different shape