Our new 2024 Inflatable Paddle Boards and Hard Boards are now using a renowned universal fin system called US Fin Box!
The advantages of that fin system ?
- If you break or loose your central fin anywhere in the world, you can easily find replacement as those fin fastening type are universal in the world.
- It allow us to include better performing fins with your paddle board that improve traction on the water. Improving even more your paddle experience.
- You can now easily use different fin shape according to your paddle needs. Such as Touring fins and River fins which we now offer in our products.
But now, how does this fin is installed ? It's simple, follow the steps below.
Step 1 - Remove the Screw from your fin
Your central fin will come with a screw and a squared base. Unscrew the squared base and detach it from the fin.
Step 2 - Insert the Squared base in the fin box
Your squared based is used to fix your fin to your fin box by tightening the screw into it. Insert it in the fin box in the space on the fin box rail.
Step 3 - Position your Squared Base
Slide the squared base in the rail to position your fin. Using your screw to position it will helps.
Pro Tips: A fin positioned closer to the nose of the board will increase traction but reduce manoeuvrability. A fin positioned closer to the tail reduce traction but increase manoeuvrability.
Step 4 - Insert your fin in the fin bas
It's now time to insert you fin in your fin base. Insert the back side of your fin first making sure the metal pins goes inside the rail.
Step 5 - Align the front hole with your squared base inside the fin box
Use your 2 hands to align the hole for the screw at the front of the fin with your squared base inside the fin box. Use your 2 hands to align the fin. The fin will not slide easily since fits perfectly in the fin box to avoid being loose and shaking when in place.
Step 6 - Screw your fin in place
Use the screw to lock your fin in place. The screw will go into the squared base and lock your fin in place.
Step 7 - Small fins are using the screw-in system
Now it's time to install your small fin which are using the screw-in system. Insert your front fin in the space on the fin box rail and slide it in front.
Step 8 - Screw the fin in place
Screw the back of the fin in place in the rail box using your hands.
It can happen that your screw is hard to completely insert due to some dust/sand in the thread or slight imperfection of the thread on the first time. When this happens, wash the threads and use a screwdriver to apply more force. Repeat it until the dust/sand is remove and the screw goes in easily or until the threads slightly reshape with the screw when there is small imperfections.
