The story of True Ames began one afternoon 1979 on the famous Rincon spot. Chuck Ames then found a flyer announcing the sale of a company manufacturing fins and that was the trigger... Chuck's craftsmanship skills developed quickly, partly helped by Greg Liddle (Liddle surfboards) who explained to him how the surfboard works. a drift and the characteristics changing the behavior of the board on the wave.
In the 1985s, True Ames' knowledge of fin shape began to be very advanced.
The company begins a collaboration with Channel Island and the excesses develop even more. The effectiveness of this new collaboration was highlighted by Tom Curren's crowning of world champion the same year. The company seeks all possible sources of inspiration, it also worked with George Greenough , who designed and created the first modern fin shape, itself inspired by the dorsal fin of a dolphin from which he took the outline. But True Ames did not only work on the development of modern surf fins, always in partnership with renowned shapers and craftsmen, the company also designed longboard fins whose shapes still remain widely used by “classic” longboarders . The fins also bear the name of the shapers with which they were developed. You can thus obtain the single fins "Yater" (Reynolds Yater", "Skip Frye", "Velzy" (Dale Velzy) and even Greenough (George Greenough) which you will find on our website.
THE 4a Greenough model , victim of its success, became the single fin model most reproduced, used and resold by fin companies. True Ames worked on numerous surf fin construction technologies and were notably at the origin of the " true lite hexcore " which still remains a standard in the surf industry today for its lightness and its flex and strength properties. drive.
Presentation of the models
- There greenough 4-A is a historic single fin for its very efficient shape and used by many renowned longboarders for many years. This fin offers a good balance between maneuverability and stability and will allow you to go for a stroll on the nose but also to perform tight turns . This fin is primarily intended for high-performance surfing for classic single fin, mid-length, hybrid or longboard type boards.
- There Yater Classic
This fin is intended for the most demanding classic longboards in terms of performance. It's a versatile drift which will give you more control of your board. It will also work with a 2 + 1 assembly on a more modern longboard.
- There Skip Frye, with its classic and minimalist line, will excel on mid-lengths, an egg, a glider or any other board intended for a surf while gliding and at speed .
- There Velzy "Classic" has a relatively wide base which gives it stability but its small surface area will allow you to carry out turns with finesse . A fin intended for surfing focused on curves.
- There Velzy "noserider" is a type drift pivot , stable , to surf while relaxing and ideal for noseriding on rather calm waves.
- THE D-Fin is originally a glass-on fin very frequently used on boards from the 50s/60s. The design of this drift is made to make you slow down and keep the tail of your longboard underwater when you are on the nose. This fin will be ideal in not too powerful waves of 1m20 and less. Journey to the golden age of surfing guaranteed!
- There Dewey Weber is made for classic longboards. Originally called "Turn Fin" before adopting the nickname "Hatchet Fin" this fin will appeal to surfers looking for maneuverability in a very classic surf.
- There California Classic is the drift versatile from True Ames whose shape works in many conditions and for many different board styles. The company has also been offering this fin for quite a while. It will be perfect if you are looking for a fin for your longboard or your 2 + 1 board and you like to ride. long curves and turns "down the line".
True Ames is therefore 40 years of experience , research and development and of collaboration with some of the best surfers on the planet . If you are looking for a fin for your longboard, your single fin, your egg, bonzer or mid length, true ames will have the fin you need.
Find a selection of the brand’s fins on Woodstockshop.com
Sources:
- True Ames https://www.trueames.com/
- Santa Barbara Independent https://www.independent.com/news/2012/nov/15/hiding-plain-sight/