2008 proto tri-fin

23rd December 2007, 03:57 PM

Before the release of the 2008 range from Starboard there were shots of a tri-fin Evo.
Are tri-fins or twin-fin designs still being considered?
Will there be any in the 2009 range?

Muzza

carvesalot · 23rd December 2007, 11:19 PM

In case you missed this , lots of companies this year , more to follow ? The + & - are what the companies have to weigh, just think what the cost of fins would be ..

http://kevinpritchardwindsurfing.blo...f-waiting.html

24th December 2007, 03:31 AM

No, I didn't miss seeing all the brands trying out new designs for the '08 season or any other season.
My question was, is 'STARBOARD' going to go ahead with a twin or tri-fin design in -09.
As far as cost of fins goes, we pay top dollar for 100% carbon masts, carbon booms, stronger and lighter boards etc, etc, etc all for their better performance. Why would the cost of an extra fin be a factor?
Besides they're quite a bit shorter and wouldn't get trashed on the reef at marginal tides when a standard single fin might... might save me a fin or two in the long run.

Anyone from Starboard that can answer would be appreciated.

Cheers

carvesalot · 24th December 2007, 06:20 AM

take 2 , no make that 3 beers you will feel better in the morning

Ola_H · 24th December 2007, 03:01 PM

Just as before the 08 launch, all options are being tested. Single fin is still hard to beat though.

24th December 2007, 06:44 PM

Quote from Kevin Pritchard -
"Friday I had all of Hookipa to myself with some fun little smacks on the new twin fin."

This pretty much answers my question!

Happy · 25th December 2007, 12:34 AM

As far as my info goes. Starboard is testing Twin Fin versions of the Pure Acid and Evo's now. The 'Evil Twins'.

23rd December 2007, 03:57 PM	#1
Muzza Guest Posts: n/a	2008 proto tri-fin Before the release of the 2008 range from Starboard there were shots of a tri-fin Evo. Are tri-fins or twin-fin designs still being considered? Will there be any in the 2009 range? Muzza

23rd December 2007, 11:19 PM	#2
carvesalot Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Niobrara Posts: 102	In case you missed this , lots of companies this year , more to follow ? The + & - are what the companies have to weigh, just think what the cost of fins would be .. http://kevinpritchardwindsurfing.blo...f-waiting.html __________________ good winds

24th December 2007, 06:20 AM	#4
carvesalot Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Niobrara Posts: 102	take 2 , no make that 3 beers you will feel better in the morning __________________ good winds

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24th December 2007, 03:31 AM	#3
Muzza Guest Posts: n/a	No, I didn't miss seeing all the brands trying out new designs for the '08 season or any other season. My question was, is 'STARBOARD' going to go ahead with a twin or tri-fin design in -09. As far as cost of fins goes, we pay top dollar for 100% carbon masts, carbon booms, stronger and lighter boards etc, etc, etc all for their better performance. Why would the cost of an extra fin be a factor? Besides they're quite a bit shorter and wouldn't get trashed on the reef at marginal tides when a standard single fin might... might save me a fin or two in the long run. Anyone from Starboard that can answer would be appreciated. Cheers

24th December 2007, 03:01 PM	#5
Ola_H TEAM Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,191	Just as before the 08 launch, all options are being tested. Single fin is still hard to beat though.

24th December 2007, 06:44 PM	#6
Muzza Guest Posts: n/a	Quote from Kevin Pritchard - "Friday I had all of Hookipa to myself with some fun little smacks on the new twin fin." This pretty much answers my question!

25th December 2007, 12:34 AM	#7
Happy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 31	As far as my info goes. Starboard is testing Twin Fin versions of the Pure Acid and Evo's now. The 'Evil Twins'.