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Twin Fin Surfboard vs Quad Fin Surfboard

Twin Fin Surfboard vs Quad Fin Surfboard

Recently there has been a lot of debate on which of these fin setups work better.This issue has made a recent resurgence with many of the top pros including Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds, and Bruce Irons wielding the four fin option. While the quad fin surfboards are increasingly popular, both Twin and Quad have their own unique characteristics. Because of the lack of center fin, both options ride faster than their more contemporary thruster counterpart. Both are also much looser while turning than a thruster because of the elimination of the center anchor point.

Twin Fin Surfboards:

While both are looser while turning, you really feel a significant difference on the twin. Think of it this way, when the fins are small and there are less of them, so therefore the hold is not as great. The fewer anchor points in the water, the less resistance you are going to feel and therefore rail to rail surfing is a must. Because the fins are usually placed closer to the tail of the board the pivot point also has been moved back on the twin fins.

Quad Fin Surfboards:

While this setup was first brought to the surfing stage in the early 1980's, when the thruster was fresh on the scene.It offered an alternative to the thruster, and provided a ride similar to the twin but with better holding power.The quads also provide much more drive then the twins.This is because the two fins on each side work together to channel the water out the tail of the board. Because the fins are set farther forward on the quads, the pivot point is pushed off the tail more than a twin. Another positive attribute is the ability to hold better in larger surf.This is why you will see many of the big wave chargers using quads.

Difference types of surfers prefer different types of surfboards. Each fin setup has their own pluses and minuses which can only be evaluated and chosen by the surfer themselves.

Thnaks for the read,
John @ EquinoxSurfboards.com

El Porto Surf spot located in Manhattan Beach, CA is a great surf spot for many reasons. It offers a quality wave for all ability levels. If you are a beginner surfer looking to catch your first waves, the inside section has many sand bar which break the waves and allow beginners to practice getting to their feet on the white wash. Grab your longboard, mini-longboard, or funboard and head on out! Once you have progressed from beginner to intermediate skill level, you can move to the outside impact zone. Depending on the season and movement of sand, this area can be firing! Tides also play an important role in making the waves mushy or closing out. If you want to test your ability level, make your way down to El Porto during the winter months. Typically the waves remain much bigger during this time, so your shortboard surfboard is a must. The order vibe at Porto is pretty easy going if you follow the most basic surfing etiquette. Get out there and enjoy the waves.

NEW shapes and designs

You can find out more information about any of these boards at http://www.equinoxsurfboards.com/



Retro Egg - Bandit

Vintage inspired egg with fuller rails and center box fin with two FCS side bite fins. This board is great for small to meduim size surf. A great option for the intermediate rider looking for a funky new shape.

$365







Retro Egg - Chimera

Vintage inspired egg with medium rails and center box fin with Quad Future fins set up. This board is great for meduim size surf. A great option for the intermediate rider looking for a funky new shape. *A favorite at Eqiunox*

$385






Retro Quad Fish - Coalition

A great retro fish shape for medium surf. Fuller rails and a Future Quad fin set up make this board responsive in all type of conditions. This board is great for meduim size surf. A great option for the funboard / longboarder looking to move to a smaller board.

$340


You can find out more information about any of these boards at http://www.equinoxsurfboards.com/

New Surfboards!

The next shipment of boards is arriving today! There are some new shapes including shortboards and eggs. I will have the new models up on the website www.EquinoxSurfboards.com this weekend. Check um out!

Choosing the Correct Surfboard

Ok, we’ll keep this short cuz we want you to get out there surfing as soon as possible, but if you have any questions or clarifications do not hesitate to call or e-mail us. We’ll be happy to help with ANYTHING you are curious about. The following are short descriptions that are aimed to help you choose the best Equinox surfboard for you. You can find out more information at http://www.equinoxsurfboards.com/

LONGBOARDS are thought of as the traditional, quintessential surfboard; they conjure up images of the forefathers of the sport. When considering a longboard it is important to understand that although longboards have the most stability and wave catching ability of any board, they are also more difficult to handle in the surf. In other words, it will be the hardest board to get out past the waves, but it will be the easiest to catch a wave with.

MINI-LONGBOARDS are exactly what they sound like, a smaller, more maneuverable version of the traditional longboard. While they still maintain excellent wave catching ability, mini-longboards offer more precision and a little more forgiveness when dropping in on a wave. Plus, once you are up on a wave these boards offer more performance than a true longboard

FUNBOARDS are arguably the best boards to learn on, while also being an excellent performance board for more advanced surfers in smaller surf. These boards offer an excellent balance of wave catching ability and performance. Because funboards have more contour and shape, they are far more forgiving when dropping in on a wave than a longboard setup—and this contour also provides the performance attribute to these boards. In other words, funboards are the most versatile all-around boards; from beginners to seasoned veterans and from ankle high surf all the way up to overhead surf, Equinox will provide the experience you are looking for.

RETRO FISHES have sprung up everywhere in the industry in the last 5 years, these boards offer excellent performance and great throwback styling. Both an expert surfer looking to rip every wave in sight, and a novice surfer looking to shift down to a smaller board will find everything they are looking for. Equinox offers both classic twin fin and the quad fin setups, either way these will get you out there and change your surfing forever