Help on Formula Fins

[<Ale Guerson>]

Hi,

I am seeking advice to purchase two formula fins. One is intended for marginal conditions (7-12 knots, the other for the upper end.

Racers use Deboichets and C3. However, they are expensive and difficult to get. What would be the next best choice. I am considering the following options:

1. Hurricane FRB2 and FRB4 medium (not sure abou rigidity, need help)
2. Select Elite R03 and Ro3 wide
3. Tectonics
4. Curtis

I think I read one of the blue-finz guy has the Hurricanes. Your feedback will be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[Meng]

Hi Ale,

I use a Hurricane (Medium) 70cm for Formula.
This fin grips very well. The upwind ability is good.
I can't afford Deboichets or C3 fins.
Hurricane is the next best thing for me.
I have been using it from 6 kts to 20 kts>.
I have tried Deboichets before, great fins but too steep for my pockets.

So far, I don't have any complain about Hurricane particularly during racing.

Hope this feedback helps

Regards

[sukhdev]

re fins:

frb2 works well, the guys who have the medium stiffness here like it though i find it too soft for my weight (85kg). we should have some guys using the frb4 soon, no experience with it yet.
no experience with select as well. tectonics - wasnt too pleased with the Raptor that I tried out but i'm a huge fan of their Mirage, Spitfire and Gold wing series. curtis again haven't tested their latest.

[<marek>]

I believe the pros are using the "DC wide" Select fins(Antione and Patrice)... Well at least in light winds (Calema). See the A-H-D forum (French side)posts.