myiW Current Conditions and Forecasts Community Forums Buy and Sell Services
 
Hi guest · myAccount · Log in
 SearchSearch   ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   RegisterRegister 
What fin size and style for SUP-ping Kona One?

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    iWindsurf Community Forum Index -> Windsurfing Discussion
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
nodak



Joined: 13 Nov 2012
Posts: 130

PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 11:22 am    Post subject: What fin size and style for SUP-ping Kona One? Reply with quote

Like the subject says, what fin is ideal for SUP-ping the Kona One in flat water?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Darbonne



Joined: 27 Jan 2012
Posts: 252
Location: Farmerville, Louisiana

PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was out SUPing my Kona this past Saturday for the first time. The stock fin seemed to work well. It is a little tricky balancing on the Kona.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
d0uglass



Joined: 28 May 2004
Posts: 1286
Location: Bonita Springs, Florida

PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 11:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pretty much any fin will work fine for flat water SUP, but you might want a short and / or weed fin so you can get in shallower water. I use a 25 cm weed-wave fin.
_________________
James' Blog: Windsurfing Equipment Size Calculator
http://jimbodouglass.blogspot.com/2010/11/updated-windsurf-calculator-online.html
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Sailboarder



Joined: 10 Apr 2011
Posts: 656

PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 12:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree, any fin will work. I use the stock fin or an old 25 cm wave fin. I also use the 25 fin when my 10 year old sails the board with her small sail. She's unable to tack the board with the stock one.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
scargo



Joined: 19 May 2007
Posts: 394

PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When paddling my Kona One, sometimes I like to put the dagger down just a little bit, so the tip is about 2-3" from the bottom of the board. Helps tracking immensely, especially in cross winds.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
DanWeiss



Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Posts: 2296
Location: Connecticut, USA

PostPosted: Wed May 29, 2013 11:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, dagger slightly exposed does increase incremental stability when paddling, but nothing like actual water flow across the bottom. That is the ticket. A smaller fin will decrease drag and make turning easier. While an upright racing fin works pretty well on the Kona, but try for the very smallest slalom fin you can find as you don't need all the lift the windsurfing fins generate.
_________________
Support Your Sport. Join US Windsurfing!
www.USWindsurfing.org
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    iWindsurf Community Forum Index -> Windsurfing Discussion All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You can attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum

myiW | Weather | Community | Membership | Support | Log in
like us on facebook
© Copyright 1999-2007 WeatherFlow, Inc Contact Us Ad Marketplace

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group