any finless riders?

[money_mike]

with molded in fins i was wondering if anyone rides without the attachable fins? and what is good/bad about it?

[Brad_K]

I don't know how good you are but i think it is better to be at a reasonable level before you try taking the fins off. Not because is any more difficult just different but i think you will progress quicker with the fins on.

just what i was told when i asked the same question so don't take it as gospel

[money_mike]

o ya i was just wondering if finless riding was something that is actually done. Does it suit a certain riding style more?

[photoman]

I took the fins off my O'Brien Vision to give it a 'skatier' feel. V lose now and easy to spin. You just have to be more aggressive on the rail to cut hard. I ripped one fin off on a kicker and they're not cheap to replace. Another reason to take them all off.

Having said that I now want a board with moulded fins to give more grip. Time to give something else a try!

[SeaRay101]

yeah, I have a O'brian Oasis and i took my fins off the second time i went out on it. Taking the fins off will make it easier to spin, cut, and do other various manuevers. But it will make it so you don't have as much balance and it will make your board feel slippery over the water.

[Dimmer]

I sometimes ride my Doubleup Pure ride with the centre fins removed - the moulded in fins give enough tracking - you have to learn to use the rails more when cutting, but it does make it easier for surface tricks, and also enables hitting sliders & kickers without damaging the fins or the surface of the slider/kicker.

Basically it makes the board feel loose on the water - this can be quite nice, and more forgiving in certain aspects.

Once you're fairly competent, give it a go - everyone should try it.

Photoman - considered Nath's Lidberg? I had a try on one at the cable last year, and thought it rocked - in fact I'm sorely tempted if he hasn't sold it yet!