LONGBOARD tried one WTF!

Yeah, there was a thread about this a while back. Cool though.

 

If you're into the art resin work, and clearly he is, there's nothing like polyester resin. Unfortunately, the chemicals can cause serious health problems, particularly for those who are in it every day, all day. Epoxy is much safer, but the down side is, the colors just don't work the same way.

 

Sounds as if Austin boards may eventually be collectors times...??

 

I agree- try taking it out on a bigger day- you'll be surprised! I would say that you will note able to truely feel how the board really rides and performs until you get it into some more powerful waves- like chest to head high would be perfect on a mid tide and off shore. It's hard to judge how a longboard rides, performs and turns in small surf- like under thigh hi... It will still be fun- just saying to try it in bigger surf

 

+1 I had my best and longest backside wave ever going on my 9'6" in a stomach to chest high wave. Nothing like that glide.

 

OP, change this thread to LONGBOARD FTW!

 

Awesome! You've only scratched the surface though, the fun hasn't even begun yet, wait till you take a 3ft-6ft walled up liner on that thing

 

Btw "2 much fun " what do u drive ? I may cross swords with u on occasion

 

I got a good deal on the captain fin joel tudor 9.5 http://captainfin.com/collections/fins/products/joel-tudor-9-5

This looks close to that miss lucy fin. It has large base, rake and large tip. Hoping it will nose ride well but still be able to turn. I just worry if it's too big. I have 9' longboard but the fin is 9.5" Has anyone tried this fin and what did they think? Just looking for some reviews since I still have time to return it. I can then always go with another fin. Thanks

 

9.5 is fairly standard. Could have went with a 9" fin, especially with all that area... but 9.5 should be fine. Maybe try putting it slightly forward in the box.

 

Thanks man! I wanted to get that farberow fin but got a steal on this one. The area for both is throwing me for a loop because the websites say that the tudor has smaller base and area than the farberow fin. When, I look at the pics, the tudor looks like it has a lot more base and area. Probably went with a little too much fin in height as you say. I'll try moving it around if it feels too stiff. For noseriding, do I need it pushed all the way back? Thanks again.

 

It's not too big.... It's not always the length that will make it too big- it's really the area and shape. That fin should be pretty perfect and good on the nose