The sweep of the fin describes how far a fin angles backwards. The further backward the sweep, your turns will be wider or more rounded. A straighter fin enables tighter turns (FCS nomenclature examples are: upright fin = TC Redline; a highly swept back fin = YU).

Toe in is the angle of the fin in relation to the stringer. Toeing the front of the fin closer to the stringer makes the board looser and allows for tighter more responsive turns. Excessive toe also creates drag and slows the board down.

The Sweep, toe, Base Length, Foil, Flex, Height and Cant are important measurements of every surfboard fin, and should be considered when choosing your next surf fins. The sweep, or rake, is how far the front edge of a fin arcs backwards.

Sep 3, 2014 · If your board is feeling too loose and lacking drive, try a bigger set of fins, a stiffer flex fin or a fin with more sweep. Generally a lighter person requires less fin area to provide enough hold on a wave.

The fin toe pertains to surf fins closer to the rails of the surfboard and not to the a center fin. The fin toe is the angle of which the fin is place relative to the stringer of the surfboard. A fin tow that is parallel to the stringer will enable a surfboard to go in a straight line fast.

The surfboard “fins toe” refers to the angle of the fin compared to the stringer of the surfboard. While these change from board to board and shaper to shaper, they are typically toe-in, meaning that the front of the side fins are turned in towards the stringer, making the angle smaller.

May 20, 2015 · The toe of your fins set up is relating to the angle that your fins are pointing at towards the stringer. This occurs a lot in side fins with the front of the fins pointing towards the center of your board.

Avery angle of the fin has a name, Sweep, Toe, Base Length, Foil, Flex, Height, and Cant are important measurements of every surfboard fin, and should be considered when choosing your next surf fins. Sweep (Rake)

The Sweep, Toe, Base Length, Foil, Flex, Height, and Cant are important measurements of every surfboard fin, and should be considered when choosing your next surf fins. Sweep (Rake) The sweep, or rake, is how far the front edge of a fin arcs backwards.

Fin rake or fin sweep refers to the angle between the base and tip of the fin. It has an influence on how your board will turn. This is what gives your surfboard fin it’s profile or shape.