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Created by Bighugg > 9 months ago, 30 Oct 2017
Bighugg
483 posts
30 Oct 2017 9:28PM
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Where do you get c drive fins ?
The site seems to be down for a long time.
What colours do they come in ?
Was there to be Futures available ?
Thanks in advance

colas
4993 posts
30 Oct 2017 11:56PM
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The best solution is just to mail the founder: Troy Clutton troy@cdrivefins.com
Or message him on the C-Drive Facebook: www.facebook.com/cdrivefins

Bighugg
483 posts
31 Oct 2017 4:05AM
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Thanks colas.
You make cdrive a must try option to try that I have been hanging out to try, had a go making diy ones. Felt interesting but wanted more .
Cheers

FRP
491 posts
2 Nov 2017 8:09AM
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Hi

I sent an email to Troy. He responded right away. He is out of stock and should have more fins available in the new year Feb or March.

Bob

riverider
TAS, 1097 posts
2 Nov 2017 7:42PM
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Last time I contacted cdrive he told me he would have stock in June this year !
i have fcs ones, but have since got an adapter for fcs to futures, I did have to sand a small piece of the base at the rear to get them in the board, but works well












Bighugg
483 posts
2 Nov 2017 7:34PM
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Wow....that adapter opens up more options,
does it come in front and rear future profiles ?

Bighugg
483 posts
2 Nov 2017 7:50PM
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Thanks riverider,
Wasabi Wildcard Fin Adapter .
Will be getting a quad set for the travel fin wallet,
Opens up hire board options.

micksmith
VIC, 1674 posts
3 Nov 2017 7:15AM
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I don't know why all board manufacturers don't use futures, they're so superior imo

Tang
VIC, 580 posts
5 Nov 2017 10:24PM
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micksmith said..
I don't know why all board manufacturers don't use futures, they're so superior imo


Cos they know blokes like me have got a small fortune in fcs fins in the shed....

Bighugg
483 posts
6 Nov 2017 5:16AM
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Same here Tang,
fins have been a big part of my learning SUPsurfing .
Quick reply from Julian at Wasabi, so a quad adapter set on the way.
Hanging out out to run them with C-Drives in G Lopez 9'0.

Smash1
NSW, 824 posts
7 Nov 2017 1:49PM
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FRP said..
Hi

I sent an email to Troy. He responded right away. He is out of stock and should have more fins available in the new year Feb or March.

Bob

I have been chasing Troy for a very long time. Last advice was he would have some in stock around now, but looks like that has blown out :-((

Bender
WA, 2221 posts
7 Nov 2017 2:19PM
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I have a thruster FCS set I'm happy to part with.

PaddleOn
22 posts
8 Nov 2017 12:18AM
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why do you say futures are better? the way they anchor or the shapes?

colas
4993 posts
8 Nov 2017 4:21PM
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micksmith said..
I don't know why all board manufacturers don't use futures, they're so superior imo


They have a reputation of ensuring a snug fit, but it is not really true in my experience. Some Future box and fin combination will have a snug fit (you know it because they are a bit hard to put in and out), but others can be quite loose and wobble quite a bit. The Future system has a bit the same problem as the US Box: sensitive to the micro differences of thickness of the fins bases, and their width can change with time.

FCS is more reliable since the screws pressure compensate for any slight difference. But it is true the FCS 1 connection to the fin was less tight than a good future box+fin combo. But now with FCS II you got both a solid fit with more fin base inside the box, and a tight fit as the lateral pressure adapts to the slight variation in fin base thickness. The drawback is that the FCSII fin offerings, although plentiful in the mainstream fin shapes, is quite poor for "not normal" fins, such as the C-Drives.

Bighugg
483 posts
8 Nov 2017 9:41PM
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Hi guys,
Bender has gotta bidding war happening.
With such NOW interest in C-drive, plus PAST inquiry posts on many forums,
leads me to ask is Troy ok ?
Or does he need a hand from us to get it happening.
Putting it out there........

Bender
WA, 2221 posts
9 Nov 2017 8:02AM
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Bighugg said..
Hi guys,
Bender has gotta bidding war happening.
With such NOW interest in C-drive, plus PAST inquiry posts on many forums,
leads me to ask is Troy ok ?
Or does he need a hand from us to get it happening.
Putting it out there........


And the winner is Bighugg. I will be in touch this evening.

Slack
WA, 685 posts
10 Nov 2017 5:26PM
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My 5 fin C-Drives set, large centre, medium sides, xs rear quads.
I fall in and out of love with them but it's always worth having a set as they can really loosen up a board,

2016 JP Pro 8.6"

2016 Sunova Flow 8'1"

Brenno
QLD, 890 posts
10 Nov 2017 8:15PM
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Bighugg said..
Hi guys,
Bender has gotta bidding war happening.
With such NOW interest in C-drive, plus PAST inquiry posts on many forums,
leads me to ask is Troy ok ?
Or does he need a hand from us to get it happening.
Putting it out there........



Good point mate. Troy thanks me for my support whenever I buy a set of fins off him. IMO because the product is outside of the box, demand would fluctuate. It would be hard to have a sh1tload sitting around not earning coin.
I personally love them. For a big bloke, on fat ar5e boards on "not the best" waves in the world, they have made my sessions so much more fun, so many times, I keep going back to them.





Bighugg
483 posts
10 Nov 2017 9:00PM
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Choice setups. So want to quad C-drive Gerry Lopez 9'0 in Med surf and Starby 9'5 for Big outback reefs . Mmmmmmm twin.....
Thanks Brenno,
There's definitely interested people out there.
When you look back at posts ,big names have cranked big name waves with big smiles and praised C-drive for the sessions.
It gives possibilities to us Brenno thus named .
Even the Mrs wants to try Large as twin on her McTavish 9'1 F1, saying they look classier than my DIY cutaway cutaways
Me , I could go C-drive 5 fin sets in Sml, Med, Lrg, XL ,
also Twin n Twin Retro
Mmmm plus a 8', 9', 10', 11' center box .
Putting it out there

cbigsup
454 posts
10 Nov 2017 9:11PM
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Love mine in this big King's winter sled!


Bighugg
483 posts
17 Nov 2017 6:59PM
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Choice setups, I'm jealous.

Have been in contact with Troy,
He is out of fins ,
BUT,
New range Mid 2018 .

And I am going to put it out there,
Whose interested in getting C-drive ?
What options to support this small business ?
Or is that a new thread.... ?

LogeiaLad
QLD, 95 posts
18 Nov 2017 6:56PM
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Bighugg said..
Choice setups, I'm jealous.

Have been in contact with Troy,
He is out of fins ,
BUT,
New range Mid 2018 .

And I am going to put it out there,
Whose interested in getting C-drive ?
What options to support this small business ?
Or is that a new thread.... ?


I'm interested. As long as he gets some Futures as promised.

LogeiaLad
QLD, 95 posts
18 Nov 2017 6:56PM
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Bighugg said..
Choice setups, I'm jealous.

Have been in contact with Troy,
He is out of fins ,
BUT,
New range Mid 2018 .

And I am going to put it out there,
Whose interested in getting C-drive ?
What options to support this small business ?
Or is that a new thread.... ?


I'm interested. As long as he gets some Futures as promised.

Smash1
NSW, 824 posts
19 Nov 2017 5:36PM
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I'm ready to buy when he's ready to sell.....

Smash1
NSW, 824 posts
19 Nov 2017 5:38PM
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I'm ready to buy when he's ready to sell.....

riverider
TAS, 1097 posts
19 Nov 2017 5:42PM
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I'd like a set of quads

Hoppo3228
VIC, 744 posts
19 Nov 2017 10:41PM
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I'm up for a FCS thruster set...

marco gribi
WA, 195 posts
20 Nov 2017 2:04PM
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Well I'm a bit of a self confessed fin whore but I don't like to see them going unused.

So if you are keen I am willing to part with a Large FCS thruster set that has only been used once.
Send me a PM




Cheers,
Marco

Bighugg
483 posts
4 Dec 2017 8:20PM
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Hello riverider,
I got a Wasabi quad adapter set off the mail plane today, coupla weeks late due to wet strip. Would have been quick from US to Central,NT otherwise. Thanks for sharing

Bighugg
483 posts
4 Dec 2017 8:34PM
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yt04
QLD, 394 posts
5 Dec 2017 7:22AM
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Count me in for a large sized five fin set of futures!!!
I've been stalking Troy for a few years now and every time I get onto him he's sold out.

I can't seem to find his site anymore either, bighugg, can you post his contact details so we can possibly put in an order.



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