Futures Rob Machado Keel Fin Review | Surf Breakdown Ep. 6
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
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Just bought a pair. Going to put them on my SMTH Goldfish which I have had set up as a thruster for the last year. 🤞🏼
hi I am 130 pounds, i bought this fins but idk how i feel about them, I felt it hard to catch waves. Should i go for a smaller keel?
What do you think about trying them on the Channel Islands Rocket wide with the swallow tail??
I am looking for quad set up that generate speed but also allows me to turn a little tighter. Would the machado be a good option? Thanks
Did you find the answer now? I bought a seaside, and now looking for a generate speed either
How will they go on the seaside?
They will go amazing on the seaside. The fins were designed with that style of board in mind. Thanks for your comment!
How similar/different are these to the seaside quads?
They should feel similar and different in some aspects. The seaside Quads will provide more hold, drive and control as you have two extra fins in the set to stabilize your board. The Machado keel twins should feel faster and looser, as there are only two fins in the set. They are both similar templates (same construction, similar shape) and should be fun for similar waves - the quads just give a bit more hold and the twins go a bit faster :)
I use both the quads and keels in my seaside and in my seaside and beyond. Like Midtown Surf Shop said, they are very similar except you will lose some drive with the keels butl gain down the line speed. If you like the Machado quads, then this is the best keel set for you since they will perform predictably from the first surf. Just don't push too hard through your turns or you will likely slide out until you get the fins dialed in. I like these keels in my SS&B on small days since they make the larger SS&B move maneuverable and faster than the board is with the quads. However, on chest and up I prefer the quads for added control. I pop the keels into my 5'7 seaside when we have clean waist to shoulder high conditions and the waves are better suited to more drawn out turning. I have tried 4 different keel sets and while the AMK's were a close second, I like how the Mchados pivot better in smaller conditions.. I think the AMK's are the best all round keel for people who like to surf twins most of the time and for riding a keel fin in better and bigger surf. At 175lbs I found the AMK's provide too much hold for my liking in smaller surf and the raked out design makes your turns too drawn out for me. Machados for the win :)
@@benjaminm5232 what size of seaside and beyond do you have ? Also, did you see machado released a new "improved" quad for the seaside ? How do you feel about those vs the og ?
I can't find a single youtube video on this: what's the difference between keels and twin fins? Why are keels so much fatter and how does that translate to more "speed and drive"?
when you look at keel fins the fin goes farther out then the limitation of the fin box, if that makes sense. So the fin being longer from nose to tail of the board holdes the water better and just gives more speed that twin fins which simular to thruster just fit the length of the fin box. The keel fins have a more smooth arch and instead of bending far from the board just slope towards the tail. The twins have no center fin meaning less drag and more slidy when it comes to turns and same with the keels but they hold a line better because of the extension of the fin. i feel like i explained this terribly but hope it helps
Anyone tried them in a moonbeam?
No - but sounds fun!