And I was always wondering how the shapers get the cant angle correctly. Because it creates lift, lack of precision in that might make the board behave a little strange.
Hello @FCSFINS , I broke a plug on my brand new Timbertek Firewire, a shapper tryed to fix it, BUT I exercised pressure who push the plug, again... So the question is do you have a trick to fix it sustainably 100% ? Thank you in advance.
Hi Eduardo, thanks for your interest. To purchase FCS II plugs and Install Kits you will need to be a manufacturer/shaper and set up an account with us. Please contact our USA Team for more details www.surffcs.com/support
FCS2 fin plugs are much stronger than FCS, due to FCS just being 2 little round plugs, whereas FCS2 is a longer oblong plug, so you are much less likely to need the plugs on the board repaired. The fins themselves also have stronger, bigger tabs, so are less likely to break at the base. Also, the FCS2 fins have a lot more variety of shapes and stiffness for different waves and riding styles, and have a variety of higher quality materials, or cheaper options. FCS2 plugs can also take both FCS and FCS2 fins. Also, in my own personal experience, FCS2 fins are so easy to install and remove compared with Future Fins. All the Future Fins boards I've owned had imprecise fin boxes and fin tabs, so I had to sand down the tabs to even fit some of the fins in. And then months later, when I wanted to swap some fins out, they were so stuck in it was like they were glued in. I've switched to FCS2, and so far it's a breath of fresh air. NB, I still use a single grub screw to ensure the fins don't pop out if they bounce off the sand at the wrong angle, as I've heard of guys losing fins due to this.
Can someone please help me? I got a new board withut fins but it doesn't fit fcs2 fins and it has a flat line instead of the two holes. Anybody know which fins fit these? (thruster)
concave in the board where the jig rests. they aren't literally 9 degrees in relation to the bottom of the board but a hypothetical level line from rail edge to rail edge. also, there is wriggle room to set a different angle. in the factory some shapers stipulate different degrees and we simply used 9 degree plugs and set them to the desired angle. as long as it's not more than about 2 degrees different it is fine.
And I was always wondering how the shapers get the cant angle correctly. Because it creates lift, lack of precision in that might make the board behave a little strange.
Hello @FCSFINS ,
I broke a plug on my brand new Timbertek Firewire, a shapper tryed to fix it, BUT I exercised pressure who push the plug, again...
So the question is do you have a trick to fix it sustainably 100% ?
Thank you in advance.
Is the router set to the depth of the inner part of the fin box where the fin goes in or set to the outer edge part of the box ?
I can't wait to model and 3d print all of this install kit for free instead of getting that $100 kit.
is that a stewart s winger?
Hello!
Was that the Makita 1-1/4 HP Compact Router used in the video?
+J Hernandez Looks like it.
How are these stronger than Fusions?
You mention 8ml of resin but not how much cabosil to add. How much per cavity?
Where can i buy the FCS II plugs in USA??? Thanks
Eduardo Sustovich hey brother...check foamez
Hi Eduardo, thanks for your interest. To purchase FCS II plugs and Install Kits you will need to be a manufacturer/shaper and set up an account with us. Please contact our USA Team for more details www.surffcs.com/support
What is the advantage of FCS 2 over the last FCS system?
FCS2 fin plugs are much stronger than FCS, due to FCS just being 2 little round plugs, whereas FCS2 is a longer oblong plug, so you are much less likely to need the plugs on the board repaired. The fins themselves also have stronger, bigger tabs, so are less likely to break at the base. Also, the FCS2 fins have a lot more variety of shapes and stiffness for different waves and riding styles, and have a variety of higher quality materials, or cheaper options. FCS2 plugs can also take both FCS and FCS2 fins.
Also, in my own personal experience, FCS2 fins are so easy to install and remove compared with Future Fins. All the Future Fins boards I've owned had imprecise fin boxes and fin tabs, so I had to sand down the tabs to even fit some of the fins in. And then months later, when I wanted to swap some fins out, they were so stuck in it was like they were glued in. I've switched to FCS2, and so far it's a breath of fresh air.
NB, I still use a single grub screw to ensure the fins don't pop out if they bounce off the sand at the wrong angle, as I've heard of guys losing fins due to this.
So we will buy more replacement fins. First wipeout on a new board, one fin gone immediately. No grub screws, no fins!
How do you not cut into the template jig? I have ruined my template from Greenlight 🧐
What speed is used on the router?
On
Can someone please help me? I got a new board withut fins but it doesn't fit fcs2 fins and it has a flat line instead of the two holes. Anybody know which fins fit these? (thruster)
+Taylor Burroughs Probably futures!
Taylor Burroughs yeah futures
if that is a 9degree fin why does he have a 7 degree cant angle jig??
concave in the board where the jig rests. they aren't literally 9 degrees in relation to the bottom of the board but a hypothetical level line from rail edge to rail edge. also, there is wriggle room to set a different angle. in the factory some shapers stipulate different degrees and we simply used 9 degree plugs and set them to the desired angle. as long as it's not more than about 2 degrees different it is fine.
Hardest part is getting the fin into the plug
8ml not even close to enough