Fin for 161

Navas · 4th November 2009, 12:16 AM

What would be the best (not so expensive as Kashy) light wind fin for SB 161.
My weight is 87kg.

Expander · 4th November 2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Navas

What would be the best (not so expensive as Kashy) light wind fin for SB 161.
My weight is 87kg.

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The best (and with a good price/performance ratio) allround fin for Formula 161 is Deboichet R13; since R13 is made with different stiffness and rakes, in my opinion (but have just a look at older posts in this Forum), the correct R13 models for this board are:

light wind: Deboichet R13 S (soft), rake +6 (or +8), 70 cm lenght;
stronger winds: Deboichet R13 M (medium), rake +8, 70 cm lenght.

Cheers.

mark h · 4th November 2009, 04:52 PM

Hi Navas,
The best fin depends on the conditions your sailing. You would need a least 2 fins to get 100% out the board. The official line for the F161 is the R19 as the tail is a 80cm plus size. Im using an old C3 Bravo+ and it works really good.

Expander · 5th November 2009, 04:17 PM

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Mark H is right: official fin for 161 was R19 but many riders have found it a little slow and have preferred other fins.
IMHO R13 was (and is today) a good allroud fin and, important thing, it is possible to find it easily in second-hand market and at affordable prices.

4th November 2009, 12:16 AM	#1
Navas New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Fin for 161 What would be the best (not so expensive as Kashy) light wind fin for SB 161. My weight is 87kg.

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mark h Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NW England, Posts: 661	Hi Navas, The best fin depends on the conditions your sailing. You would need a least 2 fins to get 100% out the board. The official line for the F161 is the R19 as the tail is a 80cm plus size. Im using an old C3 Bravo+ and it works really good. __________________ Cheers - Mark H The toys: iSW44 - - iSW49 - iSW53 - iSW58 - iS107 - iS137 - F161. North Warps: F2011 5.2m, 5.7m, 6.3m, 7m, 8m, 8.6m, 9.5m F2006 11m. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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5th November 2009, 04:17 PM	#4
Expander Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	-- Mark H is right: official fin for 161 was R19 but many riders have found it a little slow and have preferred other fins. IMHO R13 was (and is today) a good allroud fin and, important thing, it is possible to find it easily in second-hand market and at affordable prices.