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Cabrinha Custom 2012

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Created by James01 > 9 months ago, 17 Aug 2012
James01
QLD, 283 posts
17 Aug 2012 4:20PM
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Hi guys,

I have recently purchased a custom and i am finding it sticks a little to the water. My previous board poped slid and turned really loosely, i assume it is because of the size of the fins, should i get rid of them all together.

Also does anyone ride this board with bindings if so, what brand fits them.

Adrenalin Rush
QLD, 876 posts
17 Aug 2012 4:34PM
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What size are the fins? Are they the correct ones for the custom? Should be 35mm.

James01
QLD, 283 posts
17 Aug 2012 4:48PM
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yeah 35 sounds about right, they came standard with the board. The fins on my old board are about half that height. cheers

jev7337
QLD, 460 posts
17 Aug 2012 7:04PM
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I use 25 and find it good, better then 35. Or just take the finns off altogether.

sir ROWDY
WA, 5378 posts
17 Aug 2012 5:13PM
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Get rid of the standard ones... They give you these because they think that's what kooks need. Get some of the smallest fins you have or can find, or, cut the ones you have smaller.
Personally I ride the Custom without fins, try it, maybe it will work for you as well.

Troyrotor
QLD, 318 posts
17 Aug 2012 7:19PM
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Hey James I think I spoke to you and your mate when you tried out the c4? Anyways any boot with a six inch spread will fit, the spacing is common with pretty much every wake boot these days.

I'm still riding the 2013 custom and I'm finding now that I have the hang of it my pop is way better, try finless and see how it feels to see if it's the fins.
Remember it is a high rocker board that will suck itself into the water. But it's made to pop well so keep trying.

sir ROWDY
WA, 5378 posts
17 Aug 2012 5:41PM
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As troy just pointed out it is slightly different than most boards to ride. I found you have to be very lit if you want to get good height out of the flats. If your lit it will pop big, but if you are at all under it will stick like you mention.

Troyrotor
QLD, 318 posts
17 Aug 2012 8:00PM
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Yer definitly rowdy, if your slow it's no good, but once lit and the right technique you will go flying.

James01
QLD, 283 posts
20 Aug 2012 10:26AM
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thanks guys, i will loose the fins this week. carn wind!



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