Haydenshapes Cannon Single Fin Review no.85 | Compare Surfboards

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Shop Surfboards, Fins & Gear (keep this free resource free): AUS (Benny's Boardroom) - https://bennysboardroom.com.au/ USA (Jack's Surfboards) - http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=21491&pw=251913 No pressure, but buying your gear through the above links helps us keep this free resource free! Thanks for your support! At long last, I'm feeling that single fin feeling! This Haydenshapes Cannon Single Fin Review has been modernized to give you the best of both worlds: that unmistakeable smooth single fin glide but still takes a drop, turns and generates speed well. I LOVE this thing! Full Write Up: http://bit.ly/HaydenshapesCannonReview Get the HS Cannon: http://bit.ly/ShopHSCannon If you're curious about all of single fin surfboards hype but haven't pulled the trigger, this is the board for you! Thanks Rob D. for recommending the Cannon! All the best, Benny -------------- + See the Full Review w/ Full Standard Dims, Rocker/Outline Images, Ride Pluses/Minuses, Comparisons to Similar Models and More: http://bit.ly/HaydenshapesCannonReview + Buy Hayden Shapes Cannon: http://bit.ly/ShopHSCannon + Subscribe to Get the Latest Reviews, Deals & Updates Direct from Benny and CompareSurfboards.com: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToFrothMail -------------- Looking for a source of real, honest, objective information about surfboards and surfing products – based on actual experience from surfers? Do you have a surfboard problem? Want to ride every shape and design of surfboard you see? Need friendly advice on what product may work for you in a world of choice? You’re not alone. There is a community of surfers here who are like you and are here to share the passion. Welcome to Benny's Boardroom: REAL surfboard reviews & chronicles of a wave obsessed surfboard addict. New surfboard reviews each week, subscribe now! If you’re a passionate surfer, are just trying to find out how a given surfboard or wetsuit will work for you or if you simply can’t resist the desire to ride every different shape and design of surfboard you see, you are in the right place. Subscribe now to get access to the latest surfboard reviews and surf hardware reviews each week. Visit http://www.CompareSurfboards.com/ for full reviews, news, articles and more! Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy the show. HIT SUBSCRIBE NOW! All the best, Benny

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Stand up Straight - 4 years ago

That is a typical early '70's shape, theres nothing new under the sun!

Kevin W. Esparza - 6 years ago

Single fins teach you to use your rails . Where you put your wide point is critical to your style and length of board as well as the position of your fin. The foil of the rail dealt with water release. The only real short coming of the single fin was to break your line mid face in hollow waves like Puerto forcing you to the bottom. The answer was 7" and 8" tails. This caused boards to be more specific to the conditions. A 13' tail acts much differently than a 9" tail.The tri fin allowed more adaptability in surfing with a smaller quiver. Standards learned in shaping were to put a v bottom in the entry of our single fins for hollow waves like Pipe and a roll bottom in the entry for Sunset. You needed the forgiveness due to the chop created by the wind when taking off. A good designed single fin has a few tricks that seem to have been lost over the years. The old school shapers understand it and incorporated it, but the newer school seems to be unaware of it. The fin box placement has been moved way too far up, as well as the v has been lost in the tail behind the fin box to the tail helping the board to make incredibly quick G turns off the bottom and under the lip back down. Power and positional surfing was the goal. Now its how high you can fly and spin. Scateboard influenced surfing rather than the old school surfing which influenced the scateboarding style. This was known as sidewalk surfing. I guess that's why Old School Rules. Watch the lines drawn today and watch the lines drawn in the late 70's early 80's. Have you ever had the pleasure of surfing Sunset with Bobby Owens ? If you have, you know what i'm talking about. Power surfing versus acrobatics. No comparison !.The true soul of surfing has always been the underground crew. Travel, share waves, respect the locals and their culture. Though no one owns the waves, the locals pay their dues and time at the spots they surf and love. Much Aloha

Moubeen Jamal - 7 years ago

do you happen to be selling that board because I would love to buy it off you @CompareSurfboards.com

federico aka voxa on the road - 9 years ago

Can you give us an advice on witch fin choose for that board? thanks

brad tremble - 6 years ago

federico aka voxa on the road I’ve ridden quiet a bit of single fins and my personal preference as a starting point for any single fin shortboard is a True Ames Greenough 4a. The reason is because the fin has a wide base for ample drive to a moderate rake with a thinned out tip and a medium flex. This provides the board with good drive, great pivot, and nice cutbacks. Realistically it is the fin that sets the standard for good single fins. Other than that I would generally stick within the 7” to 8” size range. Plus, mess around and experiment. Everything is relative to the rider and how it makes you feel in surfing. Shaka

Will Robertson - 9 years ago

what fin do you surf in this board man i have one being shaped do you have any fin recommendations

CompareSurfboards.com - 9 years ago

Hi Will, lately I've been surfing my HS Cannon with a 7.25" 'Classic Single' from Alkali...beautiful, hand shaped fins from Byron-Ballina: http://bit.ly/ShopAlkaliClassicSingleFin

ethan dom - 10 years ago

Sweet show man, love all your reviews and they help me out so much.. Wondering what the cannon is capable of with regards to manoeuvrability

CompareSurfboards.com - 9 years ago

@ethan dom Cheers for the cool feedback Ethan! I've had many single fins and this Cannon is the most lively single I've had - the shape has been modernised a bit, which makes is more suitable to a modern approach.That said, to me, part of the allure of riding a single fin is to slow things down and take what the wave gives you.

Oscar Harvey - 10 years ago

Looks unreal. Does it have good hold in the bottom turn? And how would it go in a long mechanical point break. Better surfed as PE or futureflex? And what size would you recommend for for an intermediate surfer weighing 175lbs. Cheers Benny

CompareSurfboards.com - 9 years ago

@Oscar Harvey Hi Oscar...I'm dying to ride my Cannon on a long mechanical point break. I think it would be in its element. It holds on a bottom turn but you have to draw your turns out a little more in general with a single fin. I've only surfed a PE Cannon but, given that many surfers like to surf single fins with a bit more volume, the benefits of the lighter construction FutureFlex could be useful for this board.For a guide on sizing, check this out (again, go a little bit higher in volume for a single fin - say 10-15%): http://bit.ly/knowyourvolumeI hope this helps you!Cheers,Benny

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

Hi Keegan Sharp, thanks for the awesome feedback, I appreciate it! I haven't ridden the Lost V2 Shortboard but the design looks more high-performance-shortboard-esque so I have to think the Mini Driver would handle smaller conditions a bit better.

I did a write up for the Mini Driver here if you want to learn more:

http://bit.ly/LostMiniDriverReview

Hope this helps you!

All the best,
Benny

Keegan Sharp - 10 years ago

Love your reviews! So much good info and so on point! I can watch your clips and actually know what I would be buying.

What is your opinion between the Lost Mini Driver and the V2 Shortboard (domesticated dimensions) for a one board quiver type thing? Both handle great in larger surf but what would be the one to jump on once it gets smaller and mushier? 5,10 is my go to length right now and I like around 30L or a bit less for volume

Benny's board room is the best!

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J P McLean - 10 years ago

Great show, i am shaping myself a board this winter and might do a single fin, because of this vid. great show, love the detail, and lets see some footage of u

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

@J P McLean No worries JP!

J P McLean - 10 years ago

ok, thanks, it might take a while though, still gathering materials, and blank wont be here untill like a week

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

@J P McLean Cheers JP! Do a single fin and send a (cool looking) image of your finished single fin to hello@comparesurfboards.com! I'll post it to Instagram and tag you :)

Peter Graciano - 10 years ago

next can you review a lib tech water board . they are the most cutting edge surfboards on the market .

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

@Peter Graciano Hi Peter, please let them know they may contact us through the form on the 'Contact Us' form at CompareSurfboards.com

Peter Graciano - 10 years ago

is that all i tell them?

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

Thanks Peter! Let Lib Tech know you would like to see their board featured on the show!

Danny Pryor Doyle - 10 years ago

That thing looks awesome!

Danny Pryor Doyle - 10 years ago

I switched to single fins and logs in the 90's but like the more versatile outlines available in the smaller foils. The concave rail/tail system looks epic! Gonna check one for sure! Love the show Bruh, morning coffee regular!

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

It is amazing Danny...if you're on the single fin fence, this is the one!

Alex Yanez - 10 years ago

Can you review a catch surf skipper fish there's no reviews for it

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

Cheers Alex! Best thing to do is let Catch Surf know you would like to see a review on the show!

Liam Connolly - 10 years ago

Keep it goin!!

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

Thanks Liam!

Jhon Tom - 10 years ago

OMG YES HAYDENSHAPES! LIKED AND SUBBED!

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

Thanks for watching the show Jhon Tom!

Michael Goldstein - 10 years ago

Yeww have fun in bali! Id love to see some footy from your trip

CompareSurfboards.com - 10 years ago

Cheers Michael! Stay tuned, I've been filming a bit in between surfs

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