Stiffness

Tarantula · 5th March 2010, 10:21 PM

Hi Kevin!

I would like to know main difference between stiffness of Deboichet slalom
fins. We can choose between harder (one point) and softer (two points).
Also, which fin should I use with Gaastra Vapor 9.3 and iSonic 131 (I am
98kg)? I was thinking about R16SL 50 Soft...?!?

Thanks!

Kevin Pritchard · 18th March 2010, 01:06 AM

I have been using the stiffer fins and liking them the most. For the 9.3 the optimum is the 47 R 16 soft.

It rocks.

KP

Tarantula · 18th March 2010, 07:12 PM

Thanks Kevin!

Do you think that considering my weight (98kg) I need a bigger fin than R16sl 47 for 131/9,3 combo? 48 or bigger?

Thnx!

Kevin Pritchard · 8th April 2010, 12:11 AM

Yeah Maybe a bit bigger. I have tried up to 52cm. I would go 52 for your wieght. This will help you get going a bit earlier plaining.

surfrider · 28th September 2010, 02:17 PM

Hi Kevin,

A bit the same question: I have seen Deboichet fins with 1, 2 and 3 dots on them.
Are these indications of the softness of the fin?
Is 1 the most stiff? and 3 the most soft?

greetings

Kevin Pritchard · 3rd October 2010, 12:25 PM

I think that the three dots is the most stiff.

5th March 2010, 10:21 PM	#1
Tarantula New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18	Stiffness Hi Kevin! I would like to know main difference between stiffness of Deboichet slalom fins. We can choose between harder (one point) and softer (two points). Also, which fin should I use with Gaastra Vapor 9.3 and iSonic 131 (I am 98kg)? I was thinking about R16SL 50 Soft...?!? Thanks!

18th March 2010, 01:06 AM	#2
Kevin Pritchard Dream Team Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 442	I have been using the stiffer fins and liking them the most. For the 9.3 the optimum is the 47 R 16 soft. It rocks. KP __________________ Kevin Pritchard To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

8th April 2010, 12:11 AM	#4
Kevin Pritchard Dream Team Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 442	Yeah Maybe a bit bigger. I have tried up to 52cm. I would go 52 for your wieght. This will help you get going a bit earlier plaining. __________________ Kevin Pritchard To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

28th September 2010, 02:17 PM	#5
surfrider New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 9	Hi Kevin, A bit the same question: I have seen Deboichet fins with 1, 2 and 3 dots on them. Are these indications of the softness of the fin? Is 1 the most stiff? and 3 the most soft? greetings __________________ Would you give up your arms to fly? That's what the birds have done.

3rd October 2010, 12:25 PM	#6
Kevin Pritchard Dream Team Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 442	I think that the three dots is the most stiff. __________________ Kevin Pritchard To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

18th March 2010, 07:12 PM	#3
Tarantula New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18	Thanks Kevin! Do you think that considering my weight (98kg) I need a bigger fin than R16sl 47 for 131/9,3 combo? 48 or bigger? Thnx!

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