FIN ME UP SCOTTY

Fins! Choosing the right kind of fin is like trying to decode your medical aid contract or buying life insurance, its so damn difficult to figure out the small print. I have just invested in some fin technology that you need a science degree to operate and a gold card to acquire (I wish my wallet was bulging like my stomach after a gluttony fueled Xmas).


So what did I mortgage my house for, the FCS H3 Nexus, there are only 20 sets of these mofo's in the country, so I have a golden surfing orb that is supposed to take my surfing into the stratosphere ( I hope!!). These suckers are supposed to propell you forward into the realm of Kelly Slater and co, lets see what the marketing shpeal is all about:

 

"The FCS H3 Nexus fins give me a burst of speed and acceleration right before I hit the lip. It's a fast fin, and when you have speed you have more options" - Dion Agius


From the moment you ride the FCS H3 Nexus you’ll realize this fin has something special.
This transition between turns is where most surfers struggle to maintain speed. FCS has solved this problem by designing the H3 Nexus, a fin with a highly efficient template, material stability, minimal drag characteristics, and above all, unparalleled flex properties!


Sh*t, at approx R850 for a set, these puppies better make me coffee!


These fins are constructed, from what must be parts from an aborted Apollo space mission:
FCS H3 Nexus Foil: Super Efficient = better drive, hold and stability
FCS H3 Nexus Template: Low Aspect w/ Elliptical Template = increased speed and drive through minimal water disturbance
FCS H3 Nexus Construction: Bi-axial Carbon and Uni-directional Kevlar = increases stiffness in the base of the fin, and helps to distribute pressure away from the plugs by reducing the twisting forces on the fin tabs
The waves have been kak, so I havnt taken them out for a test drive, I hope they work!


Check out video of some emo oke discussing the FCS H3 NEXUS.





And the FCS version, with no emo douche.





This is not a product placement, this is hoping that technology will improve my glide.


Slyde.