Black Gemini Surfboard Fins (1 of 2) See EQ.181
Dimensions6 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (16.5 x 19.1 cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Object numberEQ.18
DescriptionBlack Surfboard Fins (2) screw boxThe Gemini was and is one of the most controversial surfboard designs in the surf industry. Jeff shaped the first Gemini in 1994 after gaining inspiration from double-hulled raceboats and catamarans while attending a boat show in San Diego. The phrase "superior to any monohull" stuck. There were and are plenty of opponents to this twin-nosed board, particularly when it was first released. Nevertheless, many shapers have incorporated features from this design into their own shapes. We won't name names, but there have been several that blatantly copied significant portions of this board. The fact remains that the Gemini is the fastest, most versatile surfboard on the market.
The twin noses create a rail line much like a traditional performance shortboard. The double-winged, bat-tail removes foam in the back of the board, creating exceptional drive and hold while allowing surfers to execute radical turns. The twin noses also act as an entry point for air to flow under the board and through the deep inverted vee, creating lift and generating speed. The inverted vee decreases but stays through the entire length of the board. Utilizing a quad fin setup with straight back fins, Jeff likes to call this a "double thruster"; the fins reduce drag while promoting speed and maneuverability, acting like a thruster when it's on rail.
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