What Windsurf fins are for
Windsurf fins are very important, they very much influence performance, maneuverability, the departure in the planata, the stability, speed and overall performance of your equipment.
Understanding the different types, materials and size of fins, as well as their relationship with weather conditions and your level of experience, is essential to optimize your experience in water.
What types of Winsurf fins exist
There are different types of fins, each designed to meet specific needs.
- The Wave fins, designed to surf on the waves, are smaller, often multifin sets, and with a design that facilitates maneuverability
- The Free-wave fins, They are the multipurpose fins to be used both in flat conditions, chop or not too large wave, usually in combination precisely with the freewave tables.
- The Freeride fins They offer a good combination of speed and maneuverability and are suitable for navigation on the plate.
- The Freestyle fins are more Court and maneuverable, designed to perform tricks and radical maneuvers.
- Fins Slalo finsm, long and narrow, with very soft materials, are optimized for speed and performance in race conditions
How to choose the right windsurf fins
The fins can be made of various materials, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Plastic polymers fins They are often cheaper and lasting, making them ideal for those who want to have more sets available. The fiberglass fins they offer a good compromise between weight, performance and resistance while the carbon fins They are the lightest, rigid and performing in specific disciplines such as freestyle and slalom.
Meteomarine conditions
The conditions in which fins are used significantly influence the choice. In conditions of waves and strong winds, smaller fins with more flex and reflex can improve maneuverability and performance.
On the contrary, in light wind conditions, larger and more rigid fins can help in the platelet, maintain stability and generate greater power.
It is important to adapt your choice of fins to the conditions of use to optimize performance and fun.
Fins size
The size of the fins plays a crucial role in the performance of your quiver.
Longer fins offer a greater surface, greater stability, greater boline, while short fins can improve maneuverability, speed and give the feeling of having one Board freer under the feet ...
The optimal size of the fins also depends on your weight and on the sail range used and the conditions of the sea and the wind.
