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

WahooUSMA · 12-27-2010, 10:50 AM

I have those babies tightened all the up.

mtnbykr2 · 12-27-2010, 05:55 PM

run em tight "D" you won't believe the difference I have had them for a couple years now they make a huge difference

lterrero · 12-27-2010, 08:46 PM

I keep my fins tight, too loose it feel like I'll drop theme Any time

Billy V · 12-27-2010, 10:14 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, 06:57 AM

If ya wanna go fast just get an evolve!!

lterrero · 12-28-2010, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hypoxic1

If ya wanna go fast just get an evolve!!

What's the hurry???

-scallywag- · 12-28-2010, 05:07 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.

12-27-2010, 10:50 AM	#1
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	I have those babies tightened all the up. __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

12-27-2010, 10:14 PM	#4
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, 06:57 AM	#5
Hypoxic1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 215	Cmon Bob! If ya wanna go fast just get an evolve!!

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12-27-2010, 05:55 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	run em tight "D" you won't believe the difference I have had them for a couple years now they make a huge difference

12-27-2010, 08:46 PM	#3
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	I keep my fins tight, too loose it feel like I'll drop theme Any time

12-28-2010, 05:07 PM	#7
-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.