Kampus Aluminun fins . . . what can I expect?

IndySkate · Faceplant Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 31

All,
I have a Kampus K39 board on the way . . . it will be here tomorrow. I am really looking forway to getting it.

I got the skate bump fins on it because that is what this dealer had (I had to call a lot of places to even find a K39). I normally rid fins . . . and right now I am not sure finless is something I am into (but I need to try it).

What can I expect from these fins? These are aluminum and a little taller than some fiberglass fins . . . but they are sort of hollow or open in the middle. I think they are supposed to release on surface tricks better.

Thanks

cfxomega · Frontside 180 Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 466

I think they're more for rails (the durability of the fin)...wait for Parky to answer, I think he has them
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kento911 · Kickflip Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3657 City: Phoenix

they are tougher and looser than your normal fin, they might be a good stepping stone if your trying to work your way down to riding finless, but actually the K-39 carves pretty good finless, b/c of the parralell edge design

frawley · Posted: Jun 09, 2005 5:40 pm Post subject:

i think parky is on the plane to RtheW

nick · Posted: Jun 09, 2005 7:09 pm Post subject:

Or on the dog sled Laughing

TannerC · Backside 180 Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 1694 City: Nanaimo

Nick Taylor, Lol Laughing

Kavanagh · Posted: Jun 09, 2005 9:08 pm Post subject:

dog sled lol

spinwax · Ollie Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 75 City: LAS VEGAS

freerider4 · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 2462

Where the hells parky? he should be all over this

mikeskatesonwater · Guest

Did you get last years board? cause i heard that kampus was having problems and will be back next year....? anyone else hear that?

IndySkate · Faceplant Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 31

It is a 2004. they have no 2005, but I do not know why.

First impressions: these skate bumps are very loose . . . which is cool, I just need to get used to riding looser - which is what I want to do. The K39 does edge very well when you put in on edge, you can really cut hard. When you are riding neutral this board is very loose. It spins very easily (too easily at first).

I was suprised at how the board flexs - at least in the living room. It has a flex to it, whereas my Tech 42 is as stiff as a rock (an about twice as think).

The K39 is flat - I did notice that the nose was very close to the water . . . and I felt like it was about to go under. I just have to get used to it.

all and all, it was my first ride of the season . . . so I was very happy.

parky · Kickflip Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 3193

the skate bumps are great rail fins... they dont do much if anything when i comes to helping with traction.... I suggest if you are a fin rider try the K with the fins and then with the metal ones and see what you like...

personally go with the regular fins