Futures Salty 9.25" Bamboo longboard fin. i bought this a month ago for new log and first time i used it i knew it was a bit big for me. literally used it two times. they sell for $75+ so i am asking $50. check it out here: http://www.futuresfins.com/fin-detail.php?id=182 also have a well used West 4/3 Lotus mens size large i need to get rid of. asking $50
Cool fin, great design, light weight, everything is there; however, buyer beware - bamboo fins require special attention. Handle with care.
Please elaborate. I imagine they're glassed pretty well. What kind of additional care could they need?
Bamboo fins are surfable pieces of art. I put them on the same line as RFC's "stained glass" fins - surfable, yet fragile. It is very easy to ding/crack bamboo fins. In a few sessions, my bamboo fin was cracking and RFC was not too helpful: "wear and tear, man." We put a lot of pressure on our fins and the bamboo fin design does hold up like our traditional fins. Personally, if I could do it over again, I would use my bamboo fin on rare occasions or I would hang it on a wall. On a side note - my friend bought his bamboo fin, shortly after he saw mine. A week or two later, he hit the sandbar and the fin "dinged." Imagine a car hitting a streetlight- that kind of ding. Again, bamboo fins are beautiful, light weight and the chicks dig them; but at the same time, they are super fragile. Take my advice or leave it - don't destroy it.
agreed, in order to glass a bamboo fin in like that the panel (fin) can actually break away from the base, i have seen it a few times, but as long as you take care of them it will last.
well - i used the fin 2 times. its in perfect condition. just not for me - went with a greenough fin instead. i forgot to mention that i am in ocean twp nj.
Which Greenough did you roll with? I casually use a Stage-6 when I'm looking to get that extra power. I have been thinking about picking up the 4-A, which I heard is "one of the best fins ever." I don't know too much about the 4-C. Gotta' pay homage to the G-Man for the innovation. Bottom line, whichever Greenough you have, your thoughts on it would be beneficial.
4-a i got a custom 9' log this winter and tried an old fin, the Futures bamboo fin which i am trying to sell, neither really did much for the board. i read on swaylocks forum that that the 4-A is magical, so i went for it. i was screwing it on at the beach one day and a guy comes over and tells me you will never use another fin again..he had the bamboo 4-A which was sick (but pricey). he may have been right because the fin is fantastic. perfect blend of drive and hold - i got the 8" as i thoguht it better for my size, not a big dude. i got mine for $50 on true ames website. i def recommend it.. Salty fin still for sale!!
Interesting that you went with the 8" as a single fin on a 9'. You're just one more person that swears by the 4-A; I might have to give it another look. My RFC Wingnut Sweep is holding me back - I feel that the Sweep & 4-A are pretty similar; just two different manufacturers. I want the 10" 4-A in purple - football season is around the corner and the Ravens are going to the superbowl.
i like the manueverability of the 8". like i said not a big dude, and i have tried big fins, i feel like they hold me back with turns, maybe i am not heavy enough to really make them work right. i can still walk towards the nose with plenty of hold with the 8". i got the clear, but its frosted so it almost like a light olive green.. looks sick on my "coke bottle green" resin tinted log. with the fun waves we had sun and mon in mo co NJ, this fin was everything i hope for and more. keep an eye on ebay i saw a guy in cali selling a 10" 4-A starting bid at $25, he said it was too big for him. i think i saw the auction end at $40. by the way - hail to the champs! go GMEN!
"Coke Bottle Green?" Any pics you can post? I see where you're coming from, with your weight and the relationship with the size of your fin. If you ever want to expand vertically, try the Stage-6. I too had trouble with larger fins holding me back and my 10" Greenough-6 shreds. Just a thought for the future. I'm glad Eli & crew beat the Patriots. I'll see you on December 23rd -Ravens vs Giants in Baltimore.
heres a pic..with the salty bamboo fin. Under Toe glassing did the sick glassjob. glad your happy the gmen are champs, i know i was ecstatic!
