i know a bunch of people have been asking about the marius w/ smaller fins. here's the scoop. <BR> <BR>i got some smaller fins for the marius (big thanks to hahn!) but haven't had the chance to check it out until this past saturday. talk about a different ride! it didn't seem as slow out in the flats. it still held its edge and tracked really well, but still had a loose feeling. the release off the wake is much, MUCH quicker! the pop was still big and the landings were still super soft. <BR> <BR>for marius owners who ride w/ the bigger fins, i highly recommend riding it w/ the smaller fins. if you liked it w/ the bigger fins, you'll love it w/ the smaller fins! <BR> <BR> <BR>disclaimer: this thread is by no means a promise that you will achieve the same results, nor is it a promise that you will have positive outcome like i did. the results were from MY style of riding. you may end up w/ different results.
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Joe, have you ridin it finless? If so, what was your take on it?
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no i haven't. i suck too much and rely a lot on the center fins.
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<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/talker.gif" border=0> OK
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Joe ~ What fins? The .75 absolute fins?
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i'm guessin' that's what they are. they're long base but shorter height than the marius stock fins.
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CIE. I rode it a few times finless and it edged well but the landings felt too loose. I put on the smaller fins, which are actually just the absolute fins, and now I love the way it feels.
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It took you 6 months to put those fins on I sent you? You need to ride more. <BR> <BR>The fins I sent him were out of my Absolute fin pack and they were the smaller ones. <BR> <BR>(Message edited by solo on June 12, 2006)
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you're right hahn. which is why i've ridden 2 weekends in a row, riding tomorrow, hopefully riding another day or two during the week this week, and riding this weekend.
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Yeah the Marius fins are 1 inch and the absolute platty fins are .75. Travor rides with some .5's or something like that. I was trying to get Bates to get me some for you, but it looks like you are happy now.
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yeah, but what if the .5's are better for me? i'll never know unless you send 'em to me. <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>
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oh yeah Joe one last thing....you suck!
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Get him Hahn! Get him!! lol <BR> <BR>Matt- right on, never have put mine on. Come think of it, I don't think I ever got em... Just curious what people thought.
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you, too, can have a riding schedule like mine. you know what you need to do! <BR> <BR>by the way, cancelled the purchase of the 2bd condo today...getting the 3bd instead! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>
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Joe, what do ya need the extra room for? You celebrating fathers day this weekend? <BR> <BR>Definitely riding that board with smaller fins or finless is a must. I loved the way it felt finless, but it definitely makes you focus on technique.
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<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1><b>quote:</b></font><p>it definitely makes you focus on technique.<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote> <BR> <BR>..which i'm totally lacking! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/lol.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>we wanted the extra room for when family comes in to town. also, bug's gonna need a room for when he interviews for a job and looks for a place up here! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/lol.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>are you guys riding this weekend? i may be in need of a pull (and some lessons from the cie crew) this weekend.
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Yeah we'll be out, but we might head up north to the Nor Cal INT event going on this weekend. You're welcome to join us anytime we're local though. <BR> <BR>Definitely need to get Bug up here one of these days. He's gotta find a way to stay with Red Bull though. He's our in for the go-juice. We'd be sunk without it.
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well, if he leaves redbull, he's gonna have to stock up! i know he owes me a few cases! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/lol.gif" border=0>
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i ride mine fineless...also i rode it one day with the small ones when it was choppy...i still liked it, i handeled, a lot better, but i will still go fineless
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The Absolute fins come with a .75 and a .50 I thought? I was under the impression I gave Joe the smaller ones? Maybe it was a .75 and a 1.0? Anyone know for sure? I can say that the napster trading card of Zane doing a batwing is my photo! That comes in all the fin packs don't they?
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Hahn ~ The Absolute platty comes with the normal 1.3's and the smaller one the .75's. The Marius stock fins are the 1.0's. <BR> <BR>And yes that is the photo that comes with the fins. Sick pic.
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I never got nothin from Napster? <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/sad.gif" border=0>
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oh jeez...and I felt guilty taking all the sugar free redbulls on Jrods boat, didnt realize they were FREE.
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nothing in life is free....
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I also rode the marius. Really liked it finless, but landing spins was a hassle without a centerfin. I always slid out. <BR>I took the marius stock fins an grinded them down to about .5'. It was done pretty fast an easy and it worked.
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uMaliAn - pop - my ass you get pop, what are these 'magic' fins all of a sudden ;) u gotta be able to ollie over a floating pop can.
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what's up twong? you can't hide behind a lame ass screen name like that from me! you're just mad 'cause kim and i were wise enough to leave seattle! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/lol.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>(Message edited by dakid on June 14, 2006)
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ya - well i can't watch you do 180's all day long any more. I have to take it easy this year. recovering from the blown knee. it's JonFo's wakeboardin bachelor party comin up!
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Yes I agree the created profile to bash on someone is lame!
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yo don't be a hater- he knows i just pokin him
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