TURBO TUNNEL....THE MOST POWERFUL FIN IN THE WORLD!
Due to its unique design the TURBO TUNNEL not only provides forward
direction and horizontal control, it provides all important vertical
control which gives you unbelievable nose rides, smoother turns, more
stability and increased down the line speed.
The high-end
plastic, developed by a General Electric Co. scientist, Daniel Fox, in
1953, has been used in the space helmets worn on the moon by Astronauts
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, in stock-car windshields and helmets
worn by Nascar drivers, in Apple Computer Inc.'s colorful iMacs, Pyrex
utensils and countless other products. Tom Clancy even refers to an
armored vehicle's Lexan windows in his 1996 thriller, "Executive
Orders."
Still, unlike Teflon, the Intel microchip and other
recognized brands, Lexan, a polycarbonate plastic or resin, is no
household name. Not even with professional surfer Lance Ho'okano, whose
success partly depends on it. His surfboard's patented "Turbo Tunnel"
fin "can add a little whip on your turning," and helps to "stable out
the board" in the water, he says.
Turbo Tunnel Fin Size Chart
For Best Results...
7.5"
Fin: For Surfboards between 6' and 9'. May be used as a single fin or
as a 2+1 set-up. We recommend the 6cm Turbo Thruster Side Fins
from Surf Incorporated. If you are using a 2+1 set-up, place the Turbo
Tunnel Fin slightly behind the side fins.
8.5"
Fin: For Surfboards between 9' and 9'8". May be used as a single fin
OR as a 2+1 set-up. We recommend the 6cm Turbo Thruster Side Fins from
Surf Incorporated. If you are using a 2+1 set-up, place the Turbo
Tunnel Fin slightly behind the side fins.
9.5" Fin: For Surfboards 9'8" and up. This fin should be used as a single fin positioned all the way forward in the fin box.
What Skip has to say:
I have done just
about everything you could do to fins (with or without fin boxes) in my
many years of surfing. Added, subtracted, reshaped, replaced and have
tried all the "trick' fins that have come out through the years. After
using the Turbo Tunnel for these past many months, I can truly say I
have found a fin that really works. People have asked me what I like
about the fin and I end up telling them that there is nothing I DON'T
like about it. It holds when you need it to and slips out when you want
it to and the only difference I have found in turns is that it is very
positive. Does it let my board noseride better than a conventional fin?
Hell, yes. Thanks, Greek, for a no gimmick product in a gimmick filled
world!
Sincerely, Skip Savage ESA
Central Fl District Champ, ESA Southeast Regional Champ, ESA East Coast
Champ , Initial inductee East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame.
Q. What does the TURBO TUNNEL do that a standard fin cannot do?
A. A standard fin only provides a
surfboard with forward direction and horizontal control. The unique
design of the TURBO TUNNEL provides the added element of vertical
control.
Q. What can the TURBO TUNNEL do for me?
A. The TURBO TUNNEL is designed to give
you: Longer nose rides, Smoother re-entries, Quicker turns, Increased stability, Greater overall control, More confidence, More
creativity in your maneuvers, A distinct edge over a surfer who does
not have one
Q. How does the TURBO TUNNEL Work?
A. Its unique and innovative design gives
the TURBO TUNNEL the ability to grab the water and hold the tail of
your surfboard tighter to the wave, giving your board more speed and
maneuverability than ever before.
Q. Is there a way for me to see it work?
A. Yes. Simply hop off your board and give
it a strong push away from you. You will observe the fin pull the tail
of your board right down on the water until the energy of the push
subsides. At that time the tail will return to its normal position out
of the water. If you continue to push and observe you will notice the
water boiling out of the tunnel while it is pulling the tail down.
Q. Will it make me a better surfer?
A. Whether you are a recreational surfer, an amateur, or a pro we think you will see a distinct improvement in your surfing.
Q. How long will it take me to notice the difference?
A. Most everyone who has ridden a TURBO
TUNNEL notices the difference their first day out. The majority on
their first few waves.
Q. How does it perform compared to conventional fins?
A. Due to its unique design, the TURBO TUNNEL will out-perform any other type of conventional fin in all aspects of surfing.
Q. In what type of break does it work best?
A. We have tested the TURBO TUNNEL in all
conditions and found that it works in any type of wave whether it is a
beach break, a point break or a reef break.
Q. Will it fit my board?
A. The TURBO TUNNEL is designed to fit
most long board channel boxes. (We make certain necessary modifications
for some fin boxes that are used in molded surfboards.)
Q. Does it work better as a single fin or a thruster?
A. The TURBO TUNNEL is designed to work
as either a single fin or as a thruster. (Most surfers prefer to use
the 9.5" TURBO TUNNEL as a single fin.)
Q. On what type of board does it work best?
A. We have tested the TURBO TUNNEL on all
types and shapes of surfboards. It seems to enhance the performance of
any board we have used it on.
Q. How is it made and what is it made from?
A. The Black 7.5", 8.5" and 9.5" TURBO TUNNEL
is made by using the most advanced molding process available with some
of the strongest high tech glass fibre filled materials on the market
today. The RED, BLUE, CLEAR and YELLOW 7.5", 8.5" and 9.5" TURBO TUNNEL is made from General Electric's Lexan Plastic.
Q. Is the TURBO TUNNEL strong?
A. Yes. Due to its glass fibre-filled composition the TURBO TUNNEL has a high strength-to-weight ratio.
Q. What sizes are available?
A. The TURBO TUNNEL is currently available in 7.5", 8.5" and 9.5" sizes in Black, Red, Blue, Clear and Yellow colors.
Q. Where should I put it in the fin box?
A. We recommend you place your TURBO TUNNEL in the front of your fin box.
The Turbo Tunnel Fin helps to make them a winner....
1. Easter Surf Festival: Turbo Tunnel Fin takes 2nd in Women's Pro
Longboard, 3rd in Mens Pro Longboard, 2nd in Jr Pro Longboard, and 2nd
in Over 50 Longboard.
2. Mike
Clark took 1st Place in the Senior Division of the East Coast
Championship and also took 2nd Place in the Senior Division of the
Ocean Beach Championship.
3. 10/12/2006
News Update: CONGRATULATIONS TO TURBO TUNNEL PERFORMANCE TEAM MEMBER
LINDSAY STEINRIEDE....THE NEW ASP WOMANS U.S. CHAMPION.
LINDSAY ALSO WON THE CORONA HAWAIIAN OPEN USING HER TURBO TUNNEL FIN. WAY TO GO LINDSAY!
4. 10/12/2006 News Update: Kai Sallas is the 2005 Converse Longboard Champion Honolulu, Hawaii
NEW! Proctor Latest model "Big Boy" came in!
Ghost, Blackbird and Monsta Chief models also available.
Stewart We got California Noserider and Clydesdale boards from Stewart!
Von Sol Fin Pivot fins and Plastic fins of Guitar Pick are also in!
Fiberglass fins are all handmade. Go Pro Grab bag is revised!
HD Hero2 and accessories are fully stocked! MaryAnn New bags and blankets from MaryAnn! VANS New design tees are in the stock!
Limited Hawaii Tees
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