Retro Hatchet Longboard Fin When it comes to riding single-fin longboards, there are two main types of fins that are used—pivot fins, which are relatively wide, long, rigid, and upright; and rake fins, which are typically narrower and more flexible, and sweep back to a tapered tip that is well behind the trailing edge of the base of the fin. Both of these fins have their advantages and disadvantages. Pivot fins provide a ton of stability and hold when you are on the front 1/3 of the board, which helps keep the board from spinning out while noseriding. The trade-off is that they are pretty bulky and unwieldy, which makes them difficult to maneuver. That isn’t to say that they can’t be turned—in fact, their name actually refers to the “pivot” style of turns that are typically used with these fins. But when it comes to fast, aggressive turns, putting the board on a rail, and quickly maneuvering into position, the pivot fin definitely makes some sacrifices in the name of stability. This makes sense, of course, since pivot fins are typically used with dedicated noseriders, which are boards that are built to go slow and anchor themselves in the...

The Unspoken Rules of Longboarding Unlike many other sports, surfing doesn’t have official rules that are written down and posted publicly. But despite the lack of official rules and referees, the sport does have a number of unspoken rules and etiquette that should be followed by everyone in the water. Among these rules are a few that specifically apply to longboards. If you are still new to longboarding and wondering why people the other people in the lineup keep giving you stink eye, these rules might just help you figure out what you have been doing wrong! Stick to longboard-friendly waves. While there are a handful of pro longboarders who can paddle out at Pipe and pack huge barrels, most of us will never get to that level. In general, longboarders should stick to user-friendly waves in the ankle- to head-high range. Intermediate+ surfers on high-performance longboards will be able to handle larger waves at some spots, but it’s important to keep in mind that longboards have a lot less rocker than shortboards, so they tend to get bogged down and pearl on bigger, heavier waves. Traditional noseriders in particular have virtually no nose rocker, no edge in the rails,...

Hawaiian South Shore Fins We are super excited to share with everyone the Hawaiian South Shore Fins! Featuring custom outlines designed by the Hawaiian South Shore staff and beautiful hibiscus, monstera and pineapple logos that add a bit of local class to your board, the new Hibiscus Performance Rake, Pineapple High-Performance Rake, and Hibiscus Twin Fin, Performance Keep Twin Fins and Monstera Pivot, Hibiscus Hatchet Fins are in shop and available now! Hibiscus Twin Fins This twin fin set takes a familiar shape and adds a bit more rake to it to add just a little more drive and control through turns. It works well on your standard fish but is also great on a twin with a pulled-in tail, as well as in a 2+1 setup on a stubby shortboard. Featuring high-quality fiberglass for some extra life through turns and featuring our custom Hawaiian South Shore Hibiscus design, this twin set works with Future boxes and is ready to shred!   Hibiscus Performance Keel Fins Providing a more traditional feel, but with a bit of modern flair, the Hawaiian South Shore Performance Keel Twin Fin set is great for spicing up your retro fish or smoothing out your turns and...

  George Greenough is a visionary force in surfing. Over the years, he has been responsible for a number of innovations, including prototypes for camera housings, early shortboard shapes, iterations of the surf mat, the Spoon shape, vertical surfing, and early fish designs. But perhaps his greatest influence has been through the creation and refinement of the modern surfboard fin. His high-aspect ratio fin was based on the fin of a tuna fish, and helped bring about one of the biggest performance leaps in surfing history. Today, Greenough continues to think outside the box, tinkering and refining all matter of surf craft and accessories in a life-long pursuit of perfection. His newest collaboration with Marc Andreini True Ames fin company is a hatchet-style center fin called the Power Blade. This fin seeks to blend style with performance, producing projection through flex generated in the fin’s head. At the same time, the fin’s narrow base results in less resistance as the board passes through the water, resulting in speed and maneuverability that are rarely seen in a single fin. The Power Blade is the result of years of experimentation and embodies Greenough’s obsession with the flex characteristics of fins. For those...

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