Twintip symetric fins, 38.1mm or (1.5 inch for imperial USA) hol

by Fluidity

Modern jack of all trades from inventing, 3D design, embedded programming, computer programming t...

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Description

Built my first ever kiteboard and the other fins on here weren't quite to my taste. This one is mathematically designed and with a round leading edge. Google the "Coander effect" if you want to see why I didn't make the leading edge sharp. :-) Dimensions:137.2 long x 8.98 thick x 40mm deep. I'm only just learning kiteboarding, lots of on line research and I've windsurfed lots but I haven't rigged up and hit the water with a kite yet. See the instructions too, it's a big ask to 3D print plastic durable enough for stresses of real life use on a board like this! Second part is a mould. Mirror image to get second half of mould!

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salvatoreone over 4 years ago

did you end up using a 3d printed fins? If yes what material did you use?

Fluidity over 4 years ago

I do use them on one of my boards but I moulded them and then filled the voids with 2-part polyurethane resin plastic. I recommend a shore hardness of around 70. Ninjaflex's "Armadillo" has a shore hardness of 75 and would be suitable.

Vito Brabetz over 7 years ago

Hi, nice design. :) How have you designed it and is it possible to get the cad file? Greets