Wondering if anyone with more knowledge than me could explain the pros/cons of fuse and tail size to me. I have an xxs fuse with a chopped 200 stab and an xs fuse with 160 stab(monoblock). So shorter fuse has larger stab and longer fuse has smaller stab. Thanks!
The longer the fuse, the smaller the tail needed for the same stability, the fuse acts as a lever. Smaller tails will be faster, but especially at lower speeds, a short fuse will allow for tighter turns. Most people find longer fuses easier to pump too.
The trend has been longer fuses and smaller tails for most riders. I enjoy prone foiling the Sk8 and Unifoil Vyper on the shortest fuse because I find that I can just put the foil where I want it on the wave, which ultimately generates more speed and more fun, but that is a very subjective, condition specific call.
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