{"id":597,"date":"2025-05-26T20:24:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T18:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thomasbexon-france.com\/?p=597"},"modified":"2025-05-26T20:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T18:24:08","slug":"how-to-choose-your-fins-according-to-thomas-bexon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasbexon-france.com\/en\/news\/how-to-choose-your-fins-according-to-thomas-bexon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose your fins according to Thomas Bexon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing the right fin for a longboard can seem complicated: there are many shapes, sizes and styles to choose from. However, as Thomas Bexon - a renowned Australian shaper - explains, a basic understanding is all it takes to make the right choice. In this article, we explain how to select your fin according to its approach, between performance, stability and riding pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clean lines and sweeping, flowing curves are the speciality of the single fin<\/strong>. This is also what Thomas Bexon favors in his shapes. For small to medium waves, the single fin offers an excellent control<\/strong>a good stability<\/strong>and generates less drag<\/strong>which makes it perfect for classic longboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which fin shape to choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Raked fins \/ high aspect ratio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by Australia in the '60s (notably George Greenough), these fins are elongated towards the rear with a tapered profile.
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Examples from Thomas: the Thomas Classic<\/em>the Bowl Cut<\/em> or the Hus Mix<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pivot \/ noserider fins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by California in the 60's, these fins are designed to maximize the time on the nose<\/strong>. Their wider, straighter shape creates more drag<\/strong>which slows down the board<\/strong> and anchor it in the wave.
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At Thomas, even the \"Noserider\" model remains balanced, without braking the board too much - an approach faithful to the \"involvement\" spirit dear to Bexon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which fin size to choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here's a simple guide depending on the size of your board:<\/p>\n\n\n\n