fins kode 86

11th May 2011, 11:03 PM

Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1

Default Kode 86
I agree with others, Kode 86 is an awesome board.
Used with different fins a great do-it-all machine for early planning, super speed, radical jibes, lively sailing on moderate waves, easy jumping AND great comfort thanks to the new footstraps and pads. wow.

My weight is 85 kg.
I tried it with MFC Freewave 28cm and 6.2 sqm as well as with the original drake freewave fin and 5.3 sqm.

My question: Do I need another fin for 4.5 sqm 3.7 sqm sailing?

Thank you.

Twin
twin is offline Reply With Quote

PrydeMan · 12th May 2011, 09:28 AM

You will need a smaller fin for those sail sizes. I find the 25cm natural wave fin can get big for a 5m sail. I've used a 23cm natural wave fin for my 4.5m sail and it worked great.

basher · 17th May 2011, 06:26 AM

I love this board too, but I am a lightweight at about 70kgs, so I use the Kode 86 in marginal wave or bump and jump conditions, usually with a 5.2 or 4.7.
And for these sail sizes, I use a Chocco Starfish fin at 22cms.
The Starfish shape is a crossover profile, similar to an onshore wave fin, but with freestyle pretentions.
Since I put the fin in my board, it has never been out!
For heavier sailors on the same sails you might want the next size up.

11th May 2011, 11:03 PM	#1
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	fins kode 86 Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1 Default Kode 86 I agree with others, Kode 86 is an awesome board. Used with different fins a great do-it-all machine for early planning, super speed, radical jibes, lively sailing on moderate waves, easy jumping AND great comfort thanks to the new footstraps and pads. wow. My weight is 85 kg. I tried it with MFC Freewave 28cm and 6.2 sqm as well as with the original drake freewave fin and 5.3 sqm. My question: Do I need another fin for 4.5 sqm 3.7 sqm sailing? Thank you. Twin twin is offline Reply With Quote

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fins quiver for Kode 86?	Giuseppe	Ask Our Team	11	2nd November 2011 03:12 PM
How to use 2 fins with the Starsurfer or Kode ?	Sailboarder	Windsurfing School	3	24th September 2011 05:23 PM
Fins for a 113l Kode in technora.	Colette	Ask Our Team	0	14th March 2011 03:06 PM
fins for kode 74	luis garcia yuste	Kevin`s Corner	5	16th July 2009 02:00 AM
Kode Fins	leysenkr	Ask Our Team	3	4th October 2008 08:35 PM

12th May 2011, 09:28 AM	#2
PrydeMan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 85	You will need a smaller fin for those sail sizes. I find the 25cm natural wave fin can get big for a 5m sail. I've used a 23cm natural wave fin for my 4.5m sail and it worked great.

17th May 2011, 06:26 AM	#3
basher New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 15	I love this board too, but I am a lightweight at about 70kgs, so I use the Kode 86 in marginal wave or bump and jump conditions, usually with a 5.2 or 4.7. And for these sail sizes, I use a Chocco Starfish fin at 22cms. The Starfish shape is a crossover profile, similar to an onshore wave fin, but with freestyle pretentions. Since I put the fin in my board, it has never been out! For heavier sailors on the same sails you might want the next size up.