5'8 Spitfire - fins ?

[abwilli4]

yeah. im looking for two sets of fins to buy for my new SF. One that will help when it gets a lil larger that will hold on some hollow, larger surf and something for the mushier days

[prjwebb]

K3s work great on those larger, steeper days, and I think they help create some extra drive in the mush also.

[abwilli4]

So im thinking about getting the stretch quads and the Solus. Im thinking i want the solus for the smaller days went i want something a little bit looser and the quad for times when it gets bigger and hollower. Does this sound like it would work or am i off base?

[prjwebb]

I prefer a thruster when the waves get a bit bigger. Thrusters give a bit more stability at higher speeds. I like quads when it's small and hollow.
You might have different preferences, but the SF4s are quite a small and upright quad set, I don't think they'd be the ideal set for bigger, hollower conditions. Something more like the Simon Anderson set.

[iggy]

I prefer a thruster when the waves get a bit bigger. Thrusters give a bit more stability at higher speeds. I like quads when it's small and hollow.
You might have different preferences, but the SF4s are quite a small and upright quad set, I don't think they'd be the ideal set for bigger, hollower conditions. Something more like the Simon Anderson set.

Agreed there!!!. You need something with some area and rake

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On a different note, took my SF with the souls and it was preeeeeeety fun sesh!!!.What a difference going from the 5'2"potato to the 5'8"spit

[Wayde]

I am using Quad 400 for the back fins and AM3 for front fins very loose and very fast.
Just bought a hf 6'0 and solus fins to go. Hoping not too much foam, tried this morning in not good surf.

[iggy]

And how did it go?

[delmarsurfer]

I am riding a 5'6 Spitfire, may be moving down to a 5'4, intermediate surfer @ 5'3 - 140lbs.
Sounds like people like the K3's, Rusty R-2's and the SF4 Quads.
Given my weight should I stay away from Large fins and stick with Mediums or is it OK to go with Large even though they are listed for heavier riders?
Currently I am using K2.1's and JW-1's both in Medium.

[prjwebb]

I'd stick with the mediums. How are the JW1s?

[benny81]

Looking for a set of fins for a 6'0 Spit, kind of want maybe a 5 set so I can try out quads as well as thruster. Would the K2.1 be to small for me and should I look at a large set, Quite like the look of Simon Andersons thruster set. Any ideas for mainly junky surf??

Cheers people.