K-Flex Fins (FCS)

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by surfsup, Dec 15, 2008.

  1. surfsup

    surfsup Well-Known Member

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    Oct 7, 2008
    I recently bought my first shortboard and it came with the standard FCS G-5 fins. I've heard from a few people that the K 2.1 FSC fins would provide much more response for turns, etc. While I was looking at getting the K 2.1 fins I came across the K-Flex fins, which are supposed to replicate the K 2.1 fins but have a softer rubber coating around the edges to protect from falls/cuts.

    I still fall quite a bit when I surf and I have a lot of room for improvement so my 2 questions are:

    1. Do you think I will even notice a difference between the G-5's and the K 2.1's or the K-Flex fins or do you have to be fairly experienced to notice differences between fins?

    2. Do you think there is a noticable performance difference between the K 2.1's and the K-Flex fins due to the softer coating on the edge (although FCS claims they are very similar)

    Thanks
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    Last edited: May 8, 2011
  2. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008

  3. CharlieInOC

    CharlieInOC Well-Known Member

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    Sep 17, 2007
  4. jk06385

    jk06385 Well-Known Member

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    Mar 10, 2008
    stick with the G5s and keep some cash in your pocket.
     
  5. TDTubes

    TDTubes Well-Known Member

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    May 30, 2007
    If you are just learning, you won't notice much difference, but on the other hand, the K-fins are my favorite fins, they are good in small to large surf. Good on the fish or the rounded pin.