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High-Lift, Low-Drag SUP Fins
SUP fin design must minimize drag while maximizing lift
SUP Fin Dynamics:
Unlike windsurfing fins, SUP fins need to operate effectively at much lower
speeds where the hydrodynamics require a much more subtle approach to the fin
shaping.
The behaviour of fluids
at these lower speeds requires resourceful SUP fin designs to obtain the high-lift, low drag coefficient fins that provide excellent control with minimum
drag for typical SUP paddle boards including flat water, coastal cruising
and racing along with surfing conditions. To cover these differing
requirements, one fin design is just not enough.
Windsurfing your SUP:
SUP fins are primarily designed to be at their most efficient in speeds from 1-8
MPH. However when wave riding and windsurfing, speeds up to 20 MPH can be
reached and then some SUP specific fins (noticeable, those that are supplied as
standard with a new board) will be completely out of their design range.
High Aspect Fin design:
Fins with a high aspect can be of great benefit to SUP boards. Also the pitch,
leading edge profile and blade thickness can play a big part in the performance
of your fin.
Blue Chip Fin Range:
Blue Chip have sourced an excellent SUP fin range that don't cost the earth yet
give exceptional performance in their given design criteria.
For
those new to the sport,
click here
to see how the fin is fitted to the board
Why buy from Blue Chip?
Simple
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