David Weber Academy

Lesson 7 - Angles

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

In this lesson, we will go even deeper into the study of fin placement, now focusing on angles. You may have noticed that while the center fin is placed straight, the side fins have inclinations that directly impact the board’s performance.

Today, you will learn:
✅ What Toe-In and Cant angles are and how they influence surfing
✅ How Toe-In affects the board’s speed and maneuverability
✅ How Cant impacts stability, lift, and flow through turns
✅ The ideal measurements for different types of surfboards

Understanding these details makes a huge difference in how a board performs and responds in the water.

In the next class, we will discuss the different fin box systems, comparing options like FCS, Futures, and glassed-on fins. See you there!