Smaller Fins???

laceyp 03-30-2004, 10:06 AM

I have 1.2" fins and would like 0.8" but the money situation isn't on my side. I have heard of people grinding down thier fins to a smaller size. Has anyone tried that? I think it is a good idea but I wouldn't trust myself with a grinder and don't know where I could take the fins to get it done right. Does anyone else know?
Thanks

(kristian) · (kristian) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 03-30-2004, 10:30 AM

Do you know anyone that may no someone who has a cousins who's former room mate delivers pizza's to a guy who works in a Machine Shop?

Or just take it to a machine shop or tool shapers shop, I'm sure they'll be able to help you out.

sbvfive 03-30-2004, 5:23 PM

This may be off topic, but I saw in your profile that you ride a premier. My advice as far as fins is to just take them off. With the premier, it rides way better without the center fin. Try it once and you will see that the fin has been holding you back rather than helping. If you still want to try and grind them down, use a grinder, but lock the fins in a vice first. And go a little at time....Better too little then too much. But seriusly, it is more trouble than it is worth, just take them off.

(blackhash) · (blackhash) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 03-30-2004, 5:55 PM

i agree premier rides fine without center fins...then again i really dislike center fins

sbvfive 03-30-2004, 9:36 PM

Kevin...Amen!! Strong dislike for center fins here too

(puckinshat) · (puckinshat) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 03-31-2004, 12:17 AM

Center fins = no good
Don't you like it loose Lacey?

(sunsport) · (sunsport) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 03-31-2004, 12:58 PM

Lacey,
If come up to Portland give us a call 1-866-cdifins. We can fix your problem in our prototype tool shop.

Skiing made me board,
Lyle
Chrome Dome Industries