Test Review - 02/08/2010

True Ames 34cm Power Box Weed Fin







Hi Danny & James,

I came in Friday and picked up a True Ames 34cm weed fin to use with
the 109 & 127 JP Supersport. I used the fin firstly on Friday afternoon with the 127 and the Neil Pryde 7.7 H2 and then again on Saturday with the 109 and the Neil Pryde 6.2 Alpha. On both the boards the fin worked just as well. The compromise in upwind capability and speed was marginal but the fin just glided over the string weed currently affecting the Worthing - Shoreham coastline. Whilst others spent most of their time trying to clear their straight
freeride / slalom fins I was able to fly on past!

Even through the gybe the fin held well and allowed a very smooth
transition. When doing my off the wind blast back to Ferring beach
from Rustington I think the raked back style of the fin allowed me to
gain more controllable speed and the board stayed steady and flat
despite the rolling swell.

I wish I had got myself a weed fin years ago instead of suffering many
a frustrating sail due to the annual weed!

Thanks

Dave 'Vinnie' Standing
K2038

Reviewed by Dave 'Vinnie' Standing K2038

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