The Cut and Thrust of Swim Fins
Tuesday 26/04 57
They look ordinary enough, yet the swim fin has a history that stretches across time and place. Dan Dobbin dives in to find out more.
Design Outline
Get To The Point: Should Trailing Edges Be Sharp On Fins?
Thursday 14/04 68
Sharp edges feel good, but dangerous, and they're often assumed to perform better, but is that really the case?
The Long History Of The Modern Twin
Thursday 24/02 71
A long time ago, in a factory far, far away...
Dave Wood and the Railution
Friday 28/01 64
Foam is your friend, but fat rails aren't. Fortunately, Dave Wood has a solution.
Dale Wilson Revisits the Channel Cutter
Wednesday 03/11 47
The channel bottom master again toys with the technology that'll replace him.
Simon Jones: On shaping a twinny for Shippies
Friday 01/10 32
And why collaborations are the most powerful thing in the world.
What About The Bonzer?
Wednesday 29/09 141
As other designs get the hipster revival treatment, Steve Shearer wonders where art thou interest in the Campbell Brothers creation.
Parting The Water: Part 2 - Fin Shape
Monday 20/09 79
In this instalment, we look at how fin shape effects water flow and in turn how your board rides.
Parting the Water: Part 1 - Fin Placement
Wednesday 01/09 101
Singles, twins, Thrusters, Twinzers, quads, and even five fin Claws, each design rides differently and it's all to do with the number of fins.
Simon Jones On How To Make Twin Fins Sing
Tuesday 24/08 60
Torren Martyn's shaper on the inspiration and the ingredients within his long-railed twin fins.
Luke Short Drops The Hammer
Friday 07/08 55
It's hammer time for Luke Short, who's created a nineties-inspired weapon for Noa and co.
The basalt board project - Part 2
Thursday 27/02 53
Rock and rolling with the volcanic cloth that's about to erupt.