Had my first session with the Rastas today. Waves were waist to chest with onshore winds and generally soft. Not the best evaluation but the board felt a lot looser under my feet. Hoping to find a better spot in the am and put them to the test. If all else fails they look good
good stuff!!
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503 TG Baked Potato - 506 RF Potatonator - 506 WRF Vanguard - 510 FST Unibrow - 600 FST Michel Bourez - 600 FST Alternator - 602 FST Alternator Round - 603 FST Artillery
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Do you think the K3 thruster fins would work in my 6'0 Spit? Currently using SF4 fins but as a tri set up, not ideal but trying to work out what's best. Given my weight I know I would be better suited to large fins but I've come across some cheap ones.
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Any updates on fin setups here guys? Just got my Spitfire and I can't decide on a quad set-up. I'm in the northeast too so I'd love to know how those Rasta's worked.
Rastas work pretty well. Usually surf at Ogunquit and they fit the board nicely. But my favourite set at the moment is the SOLUS
165cms 89Kgs dry...working on that at the moment...but not working!!! :)
Potato 5'2" /Vanguard 5'6"/Potatonator 5'8"/ Spitfire 5'8" / Quadraflex 6'0" / Flexflight 9'0"
Fins: Elevons, Solus, Controlllers, Jordy,AM2,
I'm looking at running the Rusty R1s with a knubster and the Jordy Smith fronts with controller rears. As soon as I test them out I will let you guys know!Originally Posted by surferzach
5'8" - 170lbs / 172cm - 77kg
503 x 21.25 x 2.4, 32.4L Baked Potato TG (pending), Futures
504 x 21.50 x 2.5 , 35.7L Sweet Potato FST, Jordy + Q400
508 x 20 x 2.4, 31L SpitFire FST, FEA Techflex
Fin Tree: EA Techflex, Jordy Smith L, MulCoy 5-fin, Deviant Fin, QD400 Rears
There's nothing a good surf session can't cure!
iggy, i tried the Rasta quad. seems like there is not enough speed. it worked pretty good when the waves were big and strong, but doesn't generate enough speed on smaller waves and flat sections. Maybe it's just me?
5'8" - 170lbs / 172cm - 77kg
503 x 21.25 x 2.4, 32.4L Baked Potato TG (pending), Futures
504 x 21.50 x 2.5 , 35.7L Sweet Potato FST, Jordy + Q400
508 x 20 x 2.4, 31L SpitFire FST, FEA Techflex
Fin Tree: EA Techflex, Jordy Smith L, MulCoy 5-fin, Deviant Fin, QD400 Rears
There's nothing a good surf session can't cure!
It could be also the weight difference. At 85Kgs and heavy footed I usually generate quite a pressure on those.
Although I personally like the spit as a thruster, the Machado'sfeel quite nice. The Machado's are al about functionality and versatility, where "agility" does not get sacrificed for speed. You could find other fins that will give you more speed but your arcs are going to get wider.
165cms 89Kgs dry...working on that at the moment...but not working!!! :)
Potato 5'2" /Vanguard 5'6"/Potatonator 5'8"/ Spitfire 5'8" / Quadraflex 6'0" / Flexflight 9'0"
Fins: Elevons, Solus, Controlllers, Jordy,AM2,
Good to know Iggy...I'm actually just up the coast from you surfing at Higgins and Scarborough, I've been wanting to try out Ogunquit though. I'm definately going to get a pair of Solus for a thruster setup...just trying to decide on a small wave quad setup now. Thanks for the updates guys and keep those reviews coming!
The SF4s are classic quads. one of my favorites. Then yeah i use the WCTs on my Fuego and dominator.
Both super playful fins.
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6'0 - 175lbs - 29yrs - SoCal -
503 TG Baked Potato - 506 RF Potatonator - 506 WRF Vanguard - 510 FST Unibrow - 600 FST Michel Bourez - 600 FST Alternator - 602 FST Alternator Round - 603 FST Artillery
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