Category Archives: Fin
Avoid Doing Damage When Adjusting a Tight Fin
You can hardly wait to try the latest setup numbers for your ski. But when [...]
Feb
DFT (Distance From Tail) Measurement Made Easy
The tails of most skis are a collection of round surfaces making it nearly impossible [...]
Aug
Binding Placement and Smear
The more testing and tuning I do, the more I realize how critical it is [...]
Apr
Long/Shallow vs. Short/Deep Fin Setup
If you’ve hung around many starting docks, you’ve probably heard hotshot slalom skiers talking about their [...]
Feb
Radar Vapor Gets a Thinner Fin
The new Vapor Pro Build has a thinner fin than last year’s Vapor. Yes, it [...]
Nov
Tuning the Schnitz Speed Slot Fin
I’ve recently had a few skiers ask what I think of the Schnitz slot fin [...]
Apr
How to Make Precise Fin Adjustments
Adjusting fin settings with any degree of accuracy is an acquired skill. While it’s not [...]
Mar
Fin Length vs. Leading Edge
It’s commonly believed that fin length is a measure of tip-sensitivity, e.g. making fin length longer [...]
Feb