Thruster vs Quad fin setup

[JL_USA]

It seems like there is a strong trend toward Quad fin setups on kiteboards. But the classic thruster cannot be counted out. Both have their merits.

Which do you ride and why do you like it?

[ricki]

I usually rider a thruster arrangement as much out of habit as anything else. I don't recall spending time kiting on a quad board except way back in the original directional days. Which configuration do you guys prefer and for what applications?

Originally Posted by JL_USA

It seems like there is a strong trend toward Quad fin setups on kiteboards. But the classic thruster cannot be counted out. Both have their merits.

Which do you ride and why do you like it?

[ricki]

Nice video you put together on the question ...




Some of that wind would go down very nicely right now.

[BigR]

A Thruster is better in higher winds (it can hold more wind) and is also better for carving turns.

A Quad is better in lighter winds and will plane up quicker and is also better for
upwind and holding a line.

of course you need to normalize the above statements for width and rocker