 We have to admit, at first glance Steve Thorp’s new K4 Fins didn’t immediately rock our world. Aimed squarely at the multi-fin market, they just looked like a budget alternative to a pair of G10 foils. OK - and potentially a much cheaper option for filling up a quad. Fair enough, we thought… Look a little closer, and the plastic / fiberglass composite material isn’t just a price thing. Having spent decades chasing ever-stiffer fin materials for optimum performance, expensive G10 might actually turn out to be too stiff for a quad. Surfers only ever use them for straightlining big waves. But for grip through the bottom turn and snap off the top? Plastic composite every time. But surely it must mean compromising performance for price? We all know plastic fins are way too soft to work properly, right? The stiffer the better – that’s why we pay top dollar for G10 nowadays. However, we’re talking multi-fins here, which are much shorter lengths – hence a softer fin will have less chance to bend. And actually, if multi-fin surfboard wisdom is to be believed, it turns out that a bit of flex could be our friend after all… K4 fins are a unique innovation in windsurfing. Simply put they are different. Something we can all relate to is that 'of course, why wasn't it like that before' feeling. K4 answers that question and in doing so has opened up another page in windsurfing's progression book. K4 fins are all about phat twins, tri's and quads. The new technology isn't appropriate for the longer single fins. The K4 multi-fin shapes, design, and innovation has come from water time. There is no better way to develop a product then trying it out with some good old fashioned, decent, water time. Coupling this with science and know how has culminated to something ground breaking. We talk about the fins being 'ground breaking'. What are we on about? The truth is as always in the pudding but.... In short.... When powering around the fins flex from the tip down. When Jumping and general sailing you feel the fins under the foot complimenting your movements. When heading up-wind you feel the fins flex and work with the power your putting through them. When landing they again flex and work with you, rather then against you! Waveriding is where the fins really excel. In your bottom turn the flex of the fins allow you to drive them hard and fast. As you're going through the bottom turn and your speed starts to drop off the fins give you something back. All that 'stored' enerygy from the flex is given back to you when you need it most. In doing so you don't get stuck through your turn. You can power all the way through to the lip and smack it at full velocity. We think Graham Ezzy hits the nail on the head: "The flex allows me to go more vertical and hit later lips. Instead of getting stuck in the curl, I can push on top of it and get more projection. Super cool." So, the million-dollar question (or rather, the 65,00 euro per pair question…) do they actually work for windsurfers? Well, Andy King, James Cox, Oisin Van Gelderen and Rich Potter are already riding them and early indications seem very positive indeed. The fins apparently hold grip better through the top turn, with negligible difference in straight line performance. We have a pair of twins on their way to Boardseeker HQ, so stay tuned for a full test as soon as we’ve got to know them better… Graham Ezzy on K4 fins!Name: Graham Ezzy Favourite spot: Hookipa, Hawaii Regular spot: Hookipa, Hawaii Weight: 180 lbs (77Kg) Board & Sizes used: Wave 83L quad fin Sails used: Ezzy 5.0, 4.7, 4.5, 4.2 Fins used: 9 in the front, 14 in the back. Tips on fin set up: For the quads, smaller fins in the front What do K4fins bring to the table for you? Slashy vertical turns! WEB link: www.surf-matic.com Τα Κ4 Fins τώρα διαθέσιμα στην ελληνική αγορά από την Χtreme Watersports Χperts & Center από το 1978 |
Παρασκευή 15 Απριλίου 2011
The new K4 Fins didn’t immediately rock our world.
Τρίτη 15 Μαρτίου 2011
K4 Fins weight is 130,50 grams (γραμμάρια) ONLY!
K4 Fins weight is 130,50 grams (γραμμάρια) ONLY!
  
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Graham Ezzy on K4 fins!
Check Graham in action on the K4 fins below…
http://vimeo.com/19289219
Graham Ezzy on K4 fins!
We’re beyond stoked to announce that international top ripper Graham Ezzy is now using our fins.
A few words from the man himself..
”With K4 fins on my board I can hit lips later because the extra flex in the fin allow...s me to project my board on top of the wave’s curl instead of inside it.
That combined with the ability to turn tighter is why I love these fins right now.
Overall, they really free up my sailing because I can fit my bottom turn into smaller sections and go more radical in my top turns.”
We’re beyond stoked to announce that international top ripper Graham Ezzy is now using our fins.
A few words from the man himself..
”With K4 fins on my board I can hit lips later because the extra flex in the fin allow...s me to project my board on top of the wave’s curl instead of inside it.
That combined with the ability to turn tighter is why I love these fins right now.
Overall, they really free up my sailing because I can fit my bottom turn into smaller sections and go more radical in my top turns.”
http://www.windrider.gr/forum/
Tα K4 fins + τα πανιά Ezzy sails +
τα άλμπουρα Ezzy masts + οι μάτσες Chinook
που χρησιμοποιεί ο Graham Ezzy είναι διαθέσιμα και ετοιμοπαράδωτα από τον επίσημο
διανομέα τους για την ελληνική αγορά
www.WindRider.gr
xtreme watersports xperts από το 1978
K4 Fins info
Τα Κ4 Fins τώρα διαθέσιμα στην ελληνική αγορά από την
www.WindRider.gr
Χtreme Watersports Χperts & Center από το 1978
New quad and tri front fins
The old ones were pretty sick (a standout world level sailor recently commented after trying our quads '' I love them! The flex allows me to go more vertical and hit later lips. Super cool''), but we've still managed to make them sicker and improve the fronts...
The MT heads have been tweaked and radius' added so they fit all MT boxes better (not all MT boxes are the same unfortunately!)
We've made them slightly stiffer for a more direct feel under the front foot (the rears remain the same)
The profile at the base has been made rounder (for higher angles of attack to cope with skewed flow under the board) whilst we've retained the faster tip profile.
Outlines and sizes remain the same, as do our superb flex properties and light weight. Click on the images for a bigger version.
Lots happening here, expect more big news pretty soon!
BOOST YOUR PERFORMANCE
K4FINS -specialising in performance wave and speed fins.
Surfers use flexier fins for performance surfing. Greater flex and reflex gives snappier turns and longer lasting grip. We felt that windsurfers should do the same particularly with the advent of multi-fin boards.
K4FINS are moulded using a plastic composite material giving them the correct flex and strength properties -similar to surfing's 'Glass Flex' FCS fins and 'Natural Composite' Future fins. We use the latest materials and processes as recommended by our composite supply experts.
As well as having the correct flex and twist it's also important to maintain a good foil and quick reflex. The reflex stores the energy put in during the turn, then pings you out of it with extra snap or exit speed.
As an added bonus, this material is also really light compared to g10, which makes a noticable difference to the performance of your board when there's 3 or 4 fins!
Oh, did I mention we're affordable too!
(55-65 euro per twin set,
70-80 euro per quad set!).
Seriously it's a no brainer..
WINDSURFER INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE TESTED:
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3f4ff2ac#/3f4ff2ac/72
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3f4ff2ac#/3f4ff2ac/74
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3f4ff2ac#/3f4ff2ac/76
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3f4ff2ac#/3f4ff2ac/78
K4 Twin Fins
This is an all new product on the market and one that we love! K4 fins are the brainchild of Steve Thorp. Over the last few years he has devloped and designed a twin fin that is like no other on the market! Made from a carefully manipulated glass/plastic composite the K4 fin performs better then a G10 fin in any condition. The secret is in it's bend. These fins let you do your bottom turn with style taking in the chop, off the top turn they're incredible! Super grippy they let you throw down one of the hardest top turns out there, you can hit the lip soo late with soo much control it's unreal! Great in all conditions you won't be disappointed!
K4 fins are not only great performing but they're super light, and what's even better cheaper! At 55-65 euro you can now afford a quiver of fins that will further enhance your beloved twin fin. No longer do you have to put up with the fins you have, you can now tune up your board and rip harder for longer!
www.WindRider.gr
Χtreme Watersports Χperts & Center από το 1978
New quad and tri front fins
The old ones were pretty sick (a standout world level sailor recently commented after trying our quads '' I love them! The flex allows me to go more vertical and hit later lips. Super cool''), but we've still managed to make them sicker and improve the fronts...
The MT heads have been tweaked and radius' added so they fit all MT boxes better (not all MT boxes are the same unfortunately!)
We've made them slightly stiffer for a more direct feel under the front foot (the rears remain the same)
The profile at the base has been made rounder (for higher angles of attack to cope with skewed flow under the board) whilst we've retained the faster tip profile.
Outlines and sizes remain the same, as do our superb flex properties and light weight. Click on the images for a bigger version.
Lots happening here, expect more big news pretty soon!
BOOST YOUR PERFORMANCE
K4FINS -specialising in performance wave and speed fins.
Surfers use flexier fins for performance surfing. Greater flex and reflex gives snappier turns and longer lasting grip. We felt that windsurfers should do the same particularly with the advent of multi-fin boards.
K4FINS are moulded using a plastic composite material giving them the correct flex and strength properties -similar to surfing's 'Glass Flex' FCS fins and 'Natural Composite' Future fins. We use the latest materials and processes as recommended by our composite supply experts.
As well as having the correct flex and twist it's also important to maintain a good foil and quick reflex. The reflex stores the energy put in during the turn, then pings you out of it with extra snap or exit speed.
As an added bonus, this material is also really light compared to g10, which makes a noticable difference to the performance of your board when there's 3 or 4 fins!
Oh, did I mention we're affordable too!
(55-65 euro per twin set,
70-80 euro per quad set!).
Seriously it's a no brainer..
WINDSURFER INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE TESTED:
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3f4ff2ac#/3f4ff2ac/72
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3f4ff2ac#/3f4ff2ac/74
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3f4ff2ac#/3f4ff2ac/76
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3f4ff2ac#/3f4ff2ac/78
K4 Twin Fins
This is an all new product on the market and one that we love! K4 fins are the brainchild of Steve Thorp. Over the last few years he has devloped and designed a twin fin that is like no other on the market! Made from a carefully manipulated glass/plastic composite the K4 fin performs better then a G10 fin in any condition. The secret is in it's bend. These fins let you do your bottom turn with style taking in the chop, off the top turn they're incredible! Super grippy they let you throw down one of the hardest top turns out there, you can hit the lip soo late with soo much control it's unreal! Great in all conditions you won't be disappointed!
K4 fins are not only great performing but they're super light, and what's even better cheaper! At 55-65 euro you can now afford a quiver of fins that will further enhance your beloved twin fin. No longer do you have to put up with the fins you have, you can now tune up your board and rip harder for longer!
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