Tuning Hobie Turbo Fins - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 12-27-2010, 09:14 PM

Tight is good.

Also- check to see your fins are even when the pedals are held together. This adjustment is done by turning the nuts on the end of the steel cables. Its a balancing act.

Hypoxic1 · 12-28-2010, 05:57 AM

If ya wanna go fast just get an evolve!!

lterrero · 12-28-2010, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hypoxic1

If ya wanna go fast just get an evolve!!

What's the hurry???

-scallywag- · 12-28-2010, 04:07 PM

There is a pretty good post/test on the hobie forum....I think it was done by a local member "roadrunner". Also lots of good info on lubing/adjusting your drives too.

It seems like the conclusion was that although running the fins "tight" makes the fins harder to push, it did not increase the top speed.

After messing around with the settings alot, I decided I like to run mine pretty loose.....alot less peddle pressure with no loss in speed.

dsafety · 12-28-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by -scallywag-

There is a pretty good post/test on the hobie forum....I think it was done by a local member "roadrunner". Also lots of good info on lubing/adjusting your drives too.

It seems like the conclusion was that although running the fins "tight" makes the fins harder to push, it did not increase the top speed.

After messing around with the settings alot, I decided I like to run mine pretty loose.....alot less peddle pressure with no loss in speed.

Thanks Scally,

I found the post on the Hobie site. If Roadrunner is right, and it appears that he knows what he is talking about, most of the posts prior to yours have been passing on bad advice. I have asked Roadrunner to join this discussion when he has a chance.

As for me, I think I will start out with the fins set loose. Thanks for the heads up.

Bob

Iceman · 12-28-2010, 04:51 PM

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I decided I like to run mine pretty loose.....alot less peddle pressure with no loss in speed

This makes sense in the way the fins propel you. The stiff fin would create more resistance, but not more forward momentum. The slight cupping and bend seems like it would give you more forward momentum without working as hard. The forward part of the fin is always equal due to the stainless mast.

Nic D · 12-28-2010, 04:59 PM

I have mine set in the middle some where... and I like them that way

dorado50 · 12-28-2010, 05:37 PM

I prefer them tight. The harder the workout the better I feel.

. Bad advise? I'd say more like personal preference Bob.

12-27-2010, 09:14 PM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Tight is good. Also- check to see your fins are even when the pedals are held together. This adjustment is done by turning the nuts on the end of the steel cables. Its a balancing act. __________________

12-28-2010, 05:57 AM	#2
Hypoxic1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 215	Cmon Bob! If ya wanna go fast just get an evolve!!

12-28-2010, 05:37 PM	#8
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I prefer them tight. The harder the workout the better I feel.. Bad advise? I'd say more like personal preference Bob.

12-28-2010, 04:07 PM	#4
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	There is a pretty good post/test on the hobie forum....I think it was done by a local member "roadrunner". Also lots of good info on lubing/adjusting your drives too. It seems like the conclusion was that although running the fins "tight" makes the fins harder to push, it did not increase the top speed. After messing around with the settings alot, I decided I like to run mine pretty loose.....alot less peddle pressure with no loss in speed.

12-28-2010, 04:59 PM	#7
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	I have mine set in the middle some where... and I like them that way