David Weber Academy

Lesson 6 - Positioning

Welcome to another class of the Online Workshop on Design and Shape + 3D!

In this lesson, we will dive deeper into one of the most important topics for surfboard performance: fin placement. In the previous lesson, we covered different fin setups, and now we will analyze how the exact positioning of the fins on the tail affects the board’s behavior in the water.

Today, you will learn:
✅ How fin placement influences stability, speed, and maneuverability
✅ The relationship between the distance from the fin to the tail and board control
✅ How the lateral spacing between fins impacts grip on the wave face
✅ The effect of the distance between front and rear fins on pivot and turning ease

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how fin placement can completely transform the way a board performs in the water.

In the next class, we will cover another crucial factor: the angles of the fins. See you there!