Fin size in relation with board/sail - Page 4

Floyd · 21st June 2011, 02:48 PM

Energy involved breaking surface tension is hardly ever mentioned but it must have a good deal of effect especially on flat water.Not sure wether it would be beneficial or otherwise ???? Who knows.

There is no trully scientific way of explaining all effects of boardshape or if there is I cant find it ?? Think its why its a mixture of science and art ?? (a black one ?)

Pretty sure a lot of "developments" are just marketing gimmicks but some work ?? Air tubes from F2 was a good one ?? Remember lots of years ago some builder putting round dints all over base of board ?? (Golf ball ???) Think SB have done their fair share too ??? Original Hypersonic ???

Perhaps failed engineer knows ???????????

Ken · 21st June 2011, 08:42 PM

I think we all agree.

wavetrust25 · 28th June 2011, 03:46 PM

What is the board size and sail size? I've heard that smart fins are great.

21st June 2011, 08:42 PM	#32
Ken Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 797	I think we all agree. __________________ Toys: Formula 160; iSonic 111; HiFly Move 105; Tiga 263; '85 Mistral Superlight. Maui Sails TR 11.0; 9.2; 8.4; 7.6; 6.6; Maui Sails Switch 6.0; 5.2; Maui Sails Global 4.5; 4.0.

28th June 2011, 03:46 PM	#33
wavetrust25 New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Suceava, Romania Posts: 7	board size and sail size? What is the board size and sail size? I've heard that smart fins are great.

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21st June 2011, 02:48 PM	#31
Floyd Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 459	Energy involved breaking surface tension is hardly ever mentioned but it must have a good deal of effect especially on flat water.Not sure wether it would be beneficial or otherwise ???? Who knows. There is no trully scientific way of explaining all effects of boardshape or if there is I cant find it ?? Think its why its a mixture of science and art ?? (a black one ?) Pretty sure a lot of "developments" are just marketing gimmicks but some work ?? Air tubes from F2 was a good one ?? Remember lots of years ago some builder putting round dints all over base of board ?? (Golf ball ???) Think SB have done their fair share too ??? Original Hypersonic ??? Perhaps failed engineer knows ???????????