Are the New Seaside Fins ACTUALLY Worth It? (Full Review)
BlinkSurf2024-04-11
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💫 Short Summary
The video discusses the new Rob Machado quad fins, handmade in South Africa with carbon interlayers and bamboo, featuring a more curved and stiffer design. Changes include different cant angles and improved performance, control, and versatility. The speaker emphasizes matching fins to board size, with larger boards benefiting from quad sets and oversized boards like the Seaside suited for keel fins. Tips on using keels for surfing and the impact of fin choice on maneuverability are also covered. The new keels are recommended for their improved design and performance. Audience engagement includes questions on preferred fins for different conditions based on rider weight and height.
✨ Highlights
📊 Transcript
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Upgraded version of Rob Machado quad fins released.
01:01Handmade in South Africa with laminated carbon interlayers and bamboo, featuring a foil on the inside and a more curved and stiffer design.
Changes include different cant angle, built-in angle in Futures fins, and a more upright back fin with a rounded shape.
Fins are 15% lighter, stronger, and have undergone significant upgrades.
Testers have noticed improved performance, control, and versatility, especially in mid-wave ranges, making them suitable for various types of boards.
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Matching fins to board size is crucial for optimal performance in surfing.
03:28Larger boards should use regular quad sets for extended range.
Oversized boards like the Seaside are best suited for keel fins up to chest-high waves.
The speaker's six-foot-one Seaside with 46.5 liters is considered oversized for their six-foot-two height and is used as an effortless groveler for small waves.
The impact of fin choice on maneuverability is influenced by board size, with twin fin option also discussed for the Seaside.
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Tips on using keels for surfing.
06:02Ankle positioning is important to avoid injury from the fin edge.
New keels are smoother and stiffer for a better surfing experience.
The speaker recommends the new keels for improved design and performance.
Questions are posed to the audience about preferred fins for different conditions based on rider weight and height, emphasizing impact on board size and performance.
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