Single Fin vs. 2 plus 1 Longboards
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2020
- On this video, I explain in general terms, the difference between a single fin longboard and the 2 plus 1 longboard in the context of how they perform. There are other important factors in board design that contribute to board performance.
This video is intended to be helpful for those longboarders who are advanced beginners to intermediate.
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I usually ride my wider, flatter 10'4" with a big single. I usually ride my narrower speed shape 10'4" with a 1+2. I prefer my 9' progressive longboard with a thruster cluster. It is good to experiment, get used to side slipping with a smaller than usual fin so that you develop the sensitivity to recover from the occasional suckout or backwash. Wide bases increase drive, deep flexy tips bend into the wave for a different kind of hold. If you can't afford a quiver of surfboards, increase the range of what you have with a quiver of fins.
Straight and to the point, thank you very much for this video!
Welcome! Any other topics please let me know.
Thank you for the explanation! I buy 10 inch fins so my longboard can do hard bottom turns. I have never tried a 2 plus 1. Nice video, Mr. Surfer!
That's great explained exactly what I wanted to know cheers dude 🤘
like this kind of video ; no bullshit just talking fact and going strait to the target thanks !
Gracias por los consejos!
Appreciate the info! Helped to know the difference, I'm looking into getting my first board
Glad to hear it!
This video answers everything I wanted to know lol thank you
Nice, alohaaa Tupi, Long Life for you brother
Gracias, this summer i,ll try with single fin
Yiyieeeewww 🤙🏼⚡️ Tupi Legend!!
Good video 👌🏻
What can you tell about the shape of the side of the sidebites?
Because the outside of the fins of my thruster setup are a little convex. I jist bought some sidebites and they are flat on both sides. Does this matter?
Yes, typically thruster fins and side bites will have a flat surface on the inside and a slight convex on the outside. I do not know the hydrodynamic aspects and explanation on the difference that you are talking about. I have surfed fins that are slightly convex on both sides on my quads and they have felt excellent.
Thank you that !!! You answered a lot of my questions... Which do you prefer ?
Right now I’ve been enjoying the single fin feel more than the 2 plus 1. In part because I live in a place where waves are suitable for single fins.
@@longboardarian6790 what region,may I ask ?
@@computron808 I live in Ventura, CA. On most days I’m surfing waist to chest high days. Though I surf overhead conditions when provided the opportunity, single fins still work really well in most conditions.
@@longboardarian6790 is it cold water year round? How’s it right now. Down here in south Florida we gotta a nice swell. Waves all week as it’s looking. Waist to chest. For the past 2 days. With occasional head high sets.
@@computron808 winter season water gets in the high 50’s, Summer it ranges from 60-68.
What would keep the board more stable during the initial pop up? I have a mid length and having some issues popping up. Beginner here
The bigger the board, more stability. More fin size more stability.
How would you say the bottom contours differ between a 2+1 and single fin. Does the nose rider have more concave up front than the 2+1, and how would the tail contours compare. Thanks, great video to explain the differences!
Excellent question. The contours of the Arenal are more in the the line of traditional design. Rolled bottom/belly, but subtle. While the 2+1 board has a modern design type of bottom, no roll, concave to flat to vee in the tail. The Arenal had a subtle concave, the 2+1 had a deeper concave.
Triple fin
Can I put a traditional single fin in a progressive 2+1 longboard, will it ride nice and smooth like a single fin as well?
Yes! I encourage you to give it a try. It will slow down the rail to rail transition and offer more hold when noseriding.
Hello...for a 9' board should I go with 8 or 9 inch?...I'm still beginner... thank you.
If it’s a single fin definitely the 9 inch. I’m 5’6” and 160 lbs. I’m really enjoying a 10” fin for my surfing. Used it in 9’0” boards to 10’ and it works great! Longer and more stable noseriding.
I have a epoxy 9'6 surfboard.... I want to go single fin. I'm still in the beginner stage. What size fin would u recommend
From 9.5" to 10' would be ideal IMO
anywhere between a 9.75" and a 10.25". Sorry for the delay.
I have a 9.6 Robert August, what I ride. I have been riding it with thruster set up since 2005. I changed to a 10 inch Joel Tudor fin.
No jokes, it's a new lifestyle. Such a huge difference and I am way beyond stoked... Loving it.
Great video! I would like to ask you I am begiiner and is good idea to learn with one fin on longbard? Thanks!
Good question! The answer is yes. Make sure you get a longboard that is big enough for your weight. 🤙🏼
@@longboardarian6790 Thank you so much!
@@longboardarian6790 what size board do you recommend for someone that is 210 lbs?
I know this is old, But Im trying to decide where to position the center fin in a 2+1. I would assume the further forward the fin is the twitchier/quicker to turn the board is. Further back and its more stable, tracks a line and a bit harder to turn quickly?
Yes, you have a decent understanding on the subject. I ll put it this way. More forward the cf you get a looser feel but less drive, the more back you put the fin you get more drive off turns but you lose looseness. Personally, depending on fin, I’ll put cf at mid point back an inch or so.
Why are the two out side fins angled inward?
“Mostly comes from short boards to make them turn easer! Most are toed in 1/4” . Bonzers were the first ones angled from the fin to the nose! “🤓
Copy paste from my shaper.
Hi! is it also applicable with shortboards?
Elena Jeppson to a certain extent yes. Three fins tend to be the most popular fin set up for shortboards.
you'd never go single fin shortboard if that is what you're asking
Can i use thrusters fins in a 2+1?
Anything is possible.
I have a 12ft tufflite mickey Munoz with a thruster set up.
I am interested in making it a single fin 10 inch.
Do you think it would perform better?
Tail kick for nose riding; reverse rocker.
An important variable!
and more fins cost more $$$
Lol
You have a single fin mentality.
Be more specific. Coming from a two plus one background I’d like to think that I’m pretty open to the pros and cons of any fin configuration on longboards
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Your so Hauole, you don’t even know your hauole.
You need a hug braddah!
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Whatever, Barney
@@longboardarian6790 he’s trying to quote to you from the film ‘North Shore’
9ft or nothing....there s no compareable feleling than riding a singelfin longboard!!
Gracias, this summer i,ll try with single fin
how was it?