by Doug | Nov 20, 2014 | Blog |
Here’s pro surfer, Nathan Carter, surfing on FSI’s WG2 fin off Cornwall, in the UK. Thanks for the video Nathan! And thanks Clive Symm for shooting the video! Video courtesy of Clive Symm. Share...
by Doug | Sep 11, 2014 | Blog |
Fin Sciences’ new line of fins was recently featured in SUP the Mag. Check it out: http://www.supthemag.com/features/industry-news/fin-sciences-announces-new-line/ FIN SCIENCES ANNOUNCES NEW LINE Fin Sciences (FSI) announces a new line of SUP, longboard, and...
by Doug | Aug 30, 2014 | Blog |
Here’s a report from Nathan Carter in Cornwall, UK, about surfing with FSI small fins in a quad setup August 28: “The small semi flex quad fins are the absolute best set up for tube riding I have yet to experience. They make the setting up for the tube a...
by Doug | Aug 3, 2014 | Blog |
Why do Surfers put a Dolphin’s CENTER FIN on the TAIL END of Surboards? Dolphin dorsal fins are a dolphin’s center fin. So why do most surfers use them the tail end of their surfboards? Dolphins use only one dorsal fin—and it’s a symmetrical or...
by Doug | Jul 19, 2014 | Blog, Surfboard fin science |
How Much Fin Are You Dragging Around? “How much fin do I need?” is a question I am often asked by standup paddlers looking for more performance. The answer requires looking at a number of factors that go into SUP and surfboard fin design—especially fin...
by Doug | Jun 18, 2014 | Blog, Surfboard fin science |
[divider_flat]Here’s a way to look at hold and drive—explained in terms of lift and drag, to relate lift and drag to surfboard fin and SUP fin designs, and why at FSI we think high-lift, low-drag fins are the most fun because they paddle more easily, accelerate...
by Doug | Jun 13, 2014 | Blog |
We’d love to hear from FSI followers about color choices for our next fins. What would you like to see? Blue? Black? Red? Orange? Drop me a line at doug@finsciences.com and let me know what you think! Thanks! Doug #finsciences #surf #sup Share...
by Doug | Jun 4, 2014 | Blog |
If you are entered in the Molakai 2 Oahu paddleboard race, are not sponsored or prevented from using our fin, contact us about getting a free fin free for testing and use in the race. We should have our Wavegrinder 2 fin available in about 30 days. We’ve...