what size fins for what conditions

[guppy]

Hi I was just wondering if any one could tell me if changing the middle fin (FCS) to a larger one on my 8'7" board will help. I'm only just getting to the standing up stage. thanks

[drowningbitbybit]

Help in what sense?
It'll change things but not necessarily help! Fin set up makes a huge difference - but is an inexact science!

A bigger fin in the back of your board will slow down the turns, but may make things a bit less wobbly. If you get to the point of turning onto the face of the wave, it should keep you there a bit more easily, but then require much more effort to turn in/out of the wave.

Also, the fin set up may make catching waves different - strange but true. Swapping the fins on my 7'4 makes the difference between catching waves like a shortboard or like a mini-mal...

Best advice - give it a go. I doubt it will make much difference to you at this point, but try and find out!

[k mac]

mate just keep your fins as they are leave them be till you progress futher with your satnding up and turning and then you may benifit from a fin change if you want too

[guppy]

thanks guys for taking the time out to reply.