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Flex (Fin )
The flex :
The flex as its name indicates it is the capacity of the drift deformed under the action of water (flexibility).
On a shape modern style thruster, more the drifts are rigid, better is the board behavior, in particular to send large well controlled figures.
New materials and appearance of the drifts carbon one contributed to increase this rigidity.
A powerful surfer can push today under his board without expecting an effect "return" of his drifts.
The energy loss is largely reduced. On individual, the backlash (rebound) effect of a drift remains an advantage nevertheless.
At the time of the turn, under the impulse of the surfer the single drift bends and slackens at the end of the curve propelling the board and the man towards the pleasure of slips.
Mot: Flex (Fin ) Deb: F
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