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Stealthy Attack by Shapers Fins

Testing Carbon Stealth Fins Just had a visit from our good friend Jason Weeks from WASH Distribution who was frothing over some new fins. Jason was recently in Perth promoting Shapers Fins and AskHuey Sunglasses, sunscreen and other bits. Being somebody who is always keen to explore and experiment with new equipment,  Jason just had to put me on his […]

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SPEED, DRIVE & DIRECTION

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT FINS The main purpose of a fin is to allow a surfer to turn a surfboard and press against the fins resistance whilst surfing to provide forward drive.  The wrong fins on a surfboard can set your surfing back a long way – but there are those who’ll tell you that different […]

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