Testing all the best twin fin surfboards to find THE ONE

Twin fin surfing and twin fin surfboards are at the height of their popularity since the 70s... one could argue. The extra speed, ease of release and advanced outlines now available have made surfing more effortless without the need to sacrifice performance, and we've seen the rise of brands on the back of twin fin shapes as a result.

As part of our Greatest Board Test productions, this year we're focusing exclusively on twin fins and in this four part docu-series tracing the very first wave to the ultimate winner, we'll also learn a tonne about the twin fin matrix from special guests such as Josh Kerr, Marcio Zouvi, James Chilli & more.

[metalbear]

Love the fact you have let us know that some brands didn't want to give you boards....appreciate the honesty

[stevencaldwell]

I absolutely love twin fins! Being a fairly large dude ( 6’4”, 235lbs ) I found putting a nub ( 2” ) fin in the tail as a third fin makes a huge difference! Still get the twinny experience without the slipperyness.

[kap]

Hi Kale, can you share your sizes with us? Height and weight?
Do you think one should get a surfboard with 2 litres-ish more for when surfing with a wet suit?

[BadDoctors]

Looking forward to part 2. Just picked up a McNeill RTT but haven't ridden it yet, hope one's being evaluated.

[SunriseSessions]

Really nice! Can't wait for the best midlength series! (or did I miss that😳)

[jeankiki]

I love this twin fin serie concept, for my twins I use flat pads that I cut around the leash plug to be able to put my foot far back where I want. You definitely need a side plug !

[johns.]

I've got a fish with the tail plug in the middle right behind the fins, and what I started doing was using the leash saver as my faux kick pad to let me know where my foot needs to be. Definitely can't jam my back foot into it like a kickpad, but still kind of works as a reference point when I want to crank out a turn.

Excited to see the rest of the series, keep them coming!

[carlv]

Hi Kale

I really enjoy watching your board reviews.I want to get a twin fin Fish to surf small to head high waves. I’m debating in getting the Christenson Fish or The Album light bender.
I’m presently an intermediate surfer getting back into surfing due to past health issues. Im 5’9 and 80Kg. Would greatly appreciate your opinion on comparing these 2 boards please.
Thank you
Aloha
Carl

[davidamato]

Curious as to which fins you are using, there are so many great twin templates out there. Captain fin NPJ + Chipa Wilson are my top ones

[ODL]

Kale, great job and I cannot wait until the rest of the serie.

[markbrown]

As always, great insights...it looked like if you just moved the tailpad back you'd be in business but would love to see a Christenson twinnie thrown into the mix - I ride a Black Baron and can report that board is so faaassssttt!!

[pteronadon]

Don't know if it's going to be one of the boards tested, but I can say that the Christenson Fish is a winner. No bulshit, just a helluva fast board. And soooo maneuverable. My goto board these days. Cheers!

[winder]

Great job like your channel. You make some great points. Cheers

[SirStringBean]

Just got a twinsman so i hope its here again and it does well!

[jasonhermann]

Thanks for the video's Kale. I had my first twin made for me in 2003 - 5'7". Made it from a Donald Takayama template, we put some concave under the front foot, it was amazing how it felt like the board would just push forward. Sourced the original 5"x7" Steve Lis fins--glassed those in. Many years later I got rid of my 7'6" semi-gun and my thruster and exclusively surfed this board in the point breaks of Santa Cruz. Went with the tailpad...when I pushed really hard on the bottom turn, the tailpad saves the longevity of the board.

[ianseaweed]

Back in 2000 I shaped a 5’ 9” twinny with glass on keel fins, retro shape but modern rails, I loved it so much I’ve always had a twin fin ever since. Current favourite is a 6’ 1” Form ADPT shaped by local surfer Alan Stokes, good in all surf… but I’ve been looking at the Merrick 6’ 4” Twin Pin’s for lumpy stuff, as I’m getting to be an old man now.

[peekukthefrog]

Epic video, been waiting for the twin battle. Definitely would've liked to have seen the Christenson Fish in there though.

[szolnos]

Love your content ! Bring in the next episode !

[tftg]

Those T&C boards have always looked so appealing to me :o

[archerbull]

its funny that Stormie is in this video! he is one of my mates, keep up the sick content kale!!🤙