EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 14 MIN
Best BIG WAVE Fins for the MACHADOCADO? NVS Taylor Knox Wolverine Twin Tested + Rake Fins EXPLAINED!
from Travis Varga Films · host Travis Varga
Naked Viking Surf - T Knox Wolverine Finshttps://www.surfnvs.com/collections/taylor-knox/products/taylor-knox-wolverine-twin-apexNaked Viking Surf - T Knox Arc Twin FinsNVS - https://www.surfnvs.com/products/taylor-knox-twin-apexCleanline Surf - https://alnk.to/8iXk9BFNaked Viking Surf - C-Drive 2 plus 1 FinsNVS - https://www.surfnvs.com/collections/c-drive/products/c-drive-twin-stabilizer-apexCleanline Surf - https://alnk.to/2uJQs0wSo the Cado by @firewiresurfboards has become my daily driver. When the waves get bigger, I usually take out the Revo Max. But with that in the shop on a recent larger swell, I had to make do with the rest of my quiver.And this means the Machadocado was up at bat - though with having issues on similar boards (Too Fish, Mashup) not working the best on proper waves with some juice, I knew one of my @surfnvs fin configurations would do the trick.Out of a couple options, including the regular T Knox Arc Twins, and the kinda crazy C-Drive fins - I opted for the Wolverine Twins. These has slightly more rake than their little brother the Arcs, and the back trailer is 1/2 inch further set back than the Arc trailer. So, in theory, better for bigger waves. But I didn't have the best of luck with the Wolverines in the Revo Max - so I wasn't too sure. @ThomyeSurfs though has been saying he loves the Wolverine's in his Cado (I think) and he does no wrong and always knows best.Watch in real time (sort of) as I test drive the T Knox Wolverine Twin Fins in the Firewire Machadocado on a few recent, sometimes larger surf sessions - and how they ultimately went. I also have a short segment on what 'rake' truly is for surf fins - as it can be kinda confusing. Shoutout to the NVS crew for really explaining it to me - after all these years, I think I finally get it (kinda..lol). Timestamps:00:00 - Which Fins to Ride in the Firewire Machadocado when it's Big?02:07 - Fin Options: NVS T Knox Wolverine, T Knox Arc, & C-Drives04:10 - What is 'Rake' on a Surf Fin08:30 - Putting the Taylor Knox Wolverine Twin Fins in the Machadocado09:22 - Surf Sessions (Cado with the Wolverines) & Feedback13:50 - Outro Check out the rest of the NVS lineup on their site - tell them Travis sent ya - https://www.surfnvs.com Watch the rest of my Surf Gear videos here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIvxT-nQaqwhf6tyiXu4HUWxy50Q3JWr3&si=FNUySIHn2v7vL8urT Knox Arc Twin Fins in the Firewire Too Fish -https://youtu.be/4aYaFjfch68More in depth specifics about the Taylor Knox Wolverine Twin - Wolverine Twin was designed for Taylor to use overhead plus surf. Using the same general outline as his standard twin but by increasing the rake on the fronts and the moving the stabilizer back 1/2", these will have more hold and control in bigger surf.These will also work well on your standard thruster or a twin that feels a little too loose.Taylor's Arc Series Twins have wide bases, are relatively upright and utilize a hatchet style tip. These design characteristics bring balance to the template. You can expect these twins to be speed generating, offering down the line drive from the take off and through turns. The hatchet style tip will ensure that you can carve and stay on rail through the fullness of your turns. You won’t have to baby your board through the last 1/3 of turns; these fins will help you stay locked in; allowing for more fluid, graceful surfing.Base: 5.04”Height: 5.55”Area: 21.18 in²Rake: 37.5°Foil: FlatMaterial: G10 StabilizerBase: 3.78"Height: 3.68"Area: 10.15 in²Rake: 29.0°Foil: 50/50Material: G10As an Avantlink, Cleanline Surf & NVS Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases on the links in the description.#twinfin #nvs #taylorknox #tknoxwolverine #wolverinetwinfins #taylorknoxtwinfins #nakedvikingsurf #surffins #rakedfins #firewiremachadocado #cado #machadocado #surfboards #surf #cleanlinesurf
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