Cheyne Horan Starfin

GRAYMAN · Post by **GRAYMAN** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:31 pm

Howdo.

I have a Parkes 5'10"x23"x2 1/2 tri-fin which can be seen here:

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It's now a second board as I've now got this:

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Anyway, cause I'm a chunky chap, the Parkes is a bit under sized for me. I currently have FCS MRX 78 twin fins on the sides with a small box fin in the middle. However, it bogs down a bit with me on it.

So... To get to the point, I was thinking of sticking on a Starfin in the middle with the aim of creating some lift (assuming I can find one). However, I'm a bit concerned that there's a strong possibility that this is a crap idea!

I like the Parkes. I steep, wedgy surf it just drops neatly into pits and the big side fins and squash tail give it a nice grippy feel but I need the lift to get the hell out of there before I get nailed!

If it won't work, to be honest, I may as well sell up, but that'd be a shame.

Thoughts very welcome.

Cheers

G

K-man · Post by **K-man** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:04 pm

Don't know your size, but,Kind of know what your saying.[I ride tri's]Generally run al merricks or occys as rail fins, put in a small center fin and the board loosens up....But loses drive/projection.Put in a bigger center fin and the board has more control and drive.Tried any other fin combos?

GRAYMAN · Post by **GRAYMAN** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:13 pm

K-man wrote:Don't know your size, but,Kind of know what your saying.[I ride tri's]Generally run al merricks or occys as rail fins, put in a small center fin and the board loosens up....But loses drive/projection.Put in a bigger center fin and the board has more control and drive.Tried any other fin combos?

Well, I thought about a cut-away longboard fin and going smaller side fins which I used on waveskis in the past to good effect but this won't help with the lift I need.

Here's the Starfin so you know what I mean:

The big fat wings provide lift. Horan used it on TINY boards allowing him to effectively skate on waves. These days, I understand they're usually used by long boarders who put them in backwards to pull the tail down and aid nose riding.

If I did do it, I'd probably bee to go smaller on the side fins.

G

K-man · Post by **K-man** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:19 pm

Hmmmmm,I am a skeptic,myself?, I'd go the the other way.That thing hit you,rip your head off,Scarey looking!Good luck

cheers

Steeno · Post by **Steeno** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:58 pm

i used to ride this setup in the 80's, it does provide lift and does work but at some expenses.

the major one being, legrope hookup ...as you get the wave of the day, it feels like your towing a bucket

mark ricketts · Post by **mark ricketts** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:33 pm

yeah - i had a swing at them too in the 80's on the reasonably fat waves of Pt Cartwright on the sunny coast. it made my board track until it was really pushed and finally it just flew around. all a bit unpredictable for me. I didn't notice any real "lift" of the board but the tail rode a litle higher. as the coach says - they'd make an ugly scar!

maybe try smaller fins so it flips up onto the rail quicker and that is your major driver??!!!

its a shame to sell a board you like, but as its your second, get Chris to do you a complimentary board to your number one!!! its only money!!!

toofast3 · Post by **toofast3** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:45 pm

I`d liie to try one of those I think FCS makes something like those.. I`ll have to fine one

Steeno · Post by **Steeno** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:53 pm

I have the original one from the 80's.....and its pink

GRAYMAN · Post by **GRAYMAN** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:06 pm

Well, the one I saw on ebay went out of my price range as I guess they all will for something that's a real long-shot.

I guess I'll hang on to it for a while as it is OK until I can afford to get something gunnier than the fish done.

Funnily enough, my girlfriend expressed an interest of giving it a try last night (she bodyboards) so it'll be loved and stay in the family by the looks of things!

G

kidrock · Post by **kidrock** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:53 am

GRAYMAN · Post by **GRAYMAN** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:41 am

kidrock wrote:isn't that the infamous "keel fin" that was adapted from the Aussie yacht that won the America's Cup back in the early '80's? The same one that McCoy put on Horan's competition boards?

I believe so... Why do you say infamous rather than famous?

G

kidrock · Post by **kidrock** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:23 am

GRAYMAN · Post by **GRAYMAN** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:54 am

kidrock wrote:because we lost

Ahhh...

G

GRAYMAN · Post by **GRAYMAN** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:15 pm

Hmmm...

If we discount the dunno's, it would appear this is a popular idea!

Maybe... Just maybe...

G

K-man · Post by **K-man** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:29 pm

....Your in charge of your destiny!!!Use it,get it over with,yeah?
If it works,well there ya go!If it don't;you tried.
If it rips off your ear,nose,or penetrates some other vital organ,have a beer,or ten.then back to the drawing board.......

cheers!

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