Adventures in fin fitting/tuning. - Michigan Windsurfing2024-03-28T09:38:57Zhttp://miwindsurfing.com/forum/topics/adventures-in-fin-fitting-tuning?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBob,
Yeah, the plastic shim s…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2018-10-24:5427722:Comment:567132018-10-24T16:30:00.460ZBrianhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/Brian
<p>Bob,</p>
<p>Yeah, the plastic shim stock is much more durable than the sail tape. I cut a piece larger than the fin base and glue it on. The CA glue with activator is best, but regular super glue works if you give it time to dry, given the large area. Once the glue dries, I trim it with a razor blade and then sand the edges. It really only takes a couple minutes once the glue is dried.</p>
<p>Brian</p>
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<p>Bob,</p>
<p>Yeah, the plastic shim stock is much more durable than the sail tape. I cut a piece larger than the fin base and glue it on. The CA glue with activator is best, but regular super glue works if you give it time to dry, given the large area. Once the glue dries, I trim it with a razor blade and then sand the edges. It really only takes a couple minutes once the glue is dried.</p>
<p>Brian</p>
<p></p> I tried using sail repair tap…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2018-10-23:5427722:Comment:568072018-10-23T22:54:01.183ZBob Schoenhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/BobSchoen
<p>I tried using sail repair tape on the side of one fin in the past, but it started to walk out. I bet your method is more reliable, but sanding the top was pretty easy too. No muss, no fuss (so far).</p>
<p>I tried using sail repair tape on the side of one fin in the past, but it started to walk out. I bet your method is more reliable, but sanding the top was pretty easy too. No muss, no fuss (so far).</p> Good tip Bob. I always fit m…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2018-10-23:5427722:Comment:568042018-10-23T21:13:26.501ZBrianhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/Brian
<p>Good tip Bob. I always fit my fins when I get a new board or new fin. </p>
<p>One more tip, when the fin is loose side-to-side, you sometimes need to shim the fin. The best solution for that I think is to use plastic shim stock. You can super glue the shim stock to the side of the fin base, and then trim it with a razor blade and clean up with sand paper. </p>
<p>You can fit the shim stock dry first and then glue it to the fin with you find the fit. The shim stock comes in typical shim…</p>
<p>Good tip Bob. I always fit my fins when I get a new board or new fin. </p>
<p>One more tip, when the fin is loose side-to-side, you sometimes need to shim the fin. The best solution for that I think is to use plastic shim stock. You can super glue the shim stock to the side of the fin base, and then trim it with a razor blade and clean up with sand paper. </p>
<p>You can fit the shim stock dry first and then glue it to the fin with you find the fit. The shim stock comes in typical shim stock thicknesses and is available from Amazon, Grainger, McMaster, etc.</p>