The Gypsy is a revival of one of G&S's most popular single fin outlines from the mid '70's. Working with them to bring this fin back was a cool process.
As per Eric and Debbie Gordon this fin was designed to have a little more base and a thin but not overly flexible tip. The result is a fin with the hold of a larger template and the free feeling of a Smaller template. After extensive salt water testing and numerous adjustments, we've managed to come up with something that the good folks at G&S feel "is especially good for the aggressively stylish single fin rider." It's crafted to pair with most eggs, swallowtails, and mid lengths.
The fin comes with G&S's "The Old Man of the Sea" graphic which is rumored to be a likeness of Floyd Smith after returning to the US after traveling to Australia during the late 60's and 70's in an effort to bring G&S Surfboards to the land down under. Floyd later reworked the design for his pub after leaving G&S in 1971. Although it wasn't a G&G model logo at the time, the Old Man of the Sea artwork made it onto a tee shirt that "all the guys wore in the glass shop." G&S is now using the old man logo on all their "Gypsy" Model boards and have re-released the shirts.
NVS is making these for G&S in their Apex Series construction. As Debbie and Eric put it; nothing but the Best for the Best, get rid of the Rest!
Product Info
The Gypsy is a revival of one of G&S's most popular single fin outlines from the mid '70's. Working with them to bring this fin back was a cool process.
As per Eric and Debbie Gordon this fin was designed to have a little more base and a thin but not overly flexible tip. The result is a fin with the hold of a larger template and the free feeling of a Smaller template. After extensive salt water testing and numerous adjustments, we've managed to come up with something that the good folks at G&S feel "is especially good for the aggressively stylish single fin rider." It's crafted to pair with most eggs, swallowtails, and mid lengths.
The fin comes with G&S's "The Old Man of the Sea" graphic which is rumored to be a likeness of Floyd Smith after returning to the US after traveling to Australia during the late 60's and 70's in an effort to bring G&S Surfboards to the land down under. Floyd later reworked the design for his pub after leaving G&S in 1971. Although it wasn't a G&G model logo at the time, the Old Man of the Sea artwork made it onto a tee shirt that "all the guys wore in the glass shop." G&S is now using the old man logo on all their "Gypsy" Model boards and have re-released the shirts.
NVS is making these for G&S in their Apex Series construction. As Debbie and Eric put it; nothing but the Best for the Best, get rid of the Rest!
Fin Size Details
- Height: 8.25"
- Base: 5.97"
Product Details
- Size: 8.25"
- Fin Type: Single Fin
- Fins in Set: One
- Fin Configuration: Single, 2 + 1
Additional Info
NVS APEX SERIES FINS
NVS Apex Series Fiberglass Fins: The Pinnacle of Performance.
Better Materials:
- Apex: Made using G10; an industrial grade fiberglass, which is manufactured to the highest quality standard. Made by heating special fibers with epoxy resin under intense pressure in order to make a perfect panel; they eliminated the errors which can occur by using a hand layup. By heating the fibers and resin under pressure NVS is left with the ideal resin to fiber ratio in order to maximize strength and decrease weight.
- Apex Flex: Made using Volan Fiberglass for increased flex through the body of the fin.
Better Foiling:
One of the main benefits to NVS' Apex line of fins is that each fin is cut on a CNC machine using the exact foil profiles NVS developed.
- SeriesIII: The benchmark of high performance. NVS uses a very specific foil that was derived from a series of NACA foils whose purpose was to increase laminar flow (speed) while decreasing turbulent flow (drag). This translates to a fin that allows for faster/easier generation of speed and has a wider angle of attack, which means you won’t lose as much speed while bottom turning or going through hard cutbacks.
- Concave: or inside foils are used on board where you want easier rail to rail transitions. Concave foils will generate more hold at slower speeds but will not be able to go as fast as flat foiled fins.
- Retro: Used on some longboard fins such as the Da Clutch and Gypsy which feature a more period appropriate foil to suite the classic board designs.
Better Manufacturing:
By using cutting edge CNC machines and precise designs they machine cut each fin in order to have the perfect foil and finish. All NVS fins are designed 100% in house using advanced 3D software.
This is what makes the Apex Series G10 fins the strongest most high performance fins in the world.
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase you may return it for a refund, or exchange within 30 days of receiving your order.
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