Like Hoser said, smaller fins will help you break loose from the water more easily, however fins aren't the only characteristic of the board that you should take into account. Rocker type has a huge influence on how the board feels. Generally, a board with a continuous rocker will ride a little lower in the water, and therefore be harder to break loose, while a 3-stage rocker will ride a bit higher and be easier to release. Also, continuous rockers tend to be slower when cutting into the wake, and they generally don't release from the wake as quickly.Although some people– myself included– like this feel, from everything you have said, it sounds like you should be considering a board with a 3-stage rocker. Getting smaller fins for your current board might help a little, but changing rocker types will have just as much (maybe even more) of an impact.
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