putting fins on

j_jaquette · Faceplant Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 36

hey im putting fins on tomorrow and tryin that out and when i do boardslides will i be able to do them as easy as i done them with out fins just wondering because i want to put fins on but i still want to be able to do board slides oh im talking about in the flats not on the wake thanks

cjbecker · Posted: Jun 17, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject:

depends on what fins, but normaly you can feel them but they dont do to muck for butterslides.

j_jaquette · Faceplant Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 36

well the fins are a liquid force i dont know it came with the board its about 1" or 1 1/2" high so i wasnt sure if that would effect it but alright thanks

ZoSo · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 900 City: Winnipeg

If they're plastic then you can sand them down to like .8 or smaller...if they're metal (aluminum most likely) then you'll either have to get a metal file or find someone with a grinder.

Otherwise when you do the boardslide, just lean back a little bit more, and just kick it out harder. With fins you won't be able to just shift your weight and do a boardslide, you'll have to actually force the board sideways with your legs. It's not very hard, just takes a little determination. Wink

j_jaquette · Faceplant Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 36

alright ill try that tomorrow

ImSoWakested · Backside 180 Joined: 26 May 2007 Posts: 628 City: Madison

i have liquid force fins on my board, it adds resistence, but you can stil butterslide, just make sure to keep the pressure on your heels,

j_jaquette · Faceplant Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 36

alright and also last time i went out and i can sort of edge out into the flats but it takes me awhile to get out there will the fins help alot or do i need to learn to edge better because i and edge just fine on my wakeboard but not on the wakeskate