GEARBOX

GEARBOX is an innovative fin system that is strong, light, adjustable, easy to install, dual tab compatible, and customizable.

Our unique, patented LOAD BEAM COLLAR offers customization options through the installed cover! The system has an inexpensive routing system that simplifies and expedites installation.

Overview

Delivering a system that is simple, familiar, and easy to use.

GEARBOX is an innovative fin system that is strong, light, adjustable, easy to install, dual tab compatible, and customizable.

Our unique, patented LOAD BEAM COLLAR offers customization options through the installed cover! The system has an inexpensive routing system that simplifies and expedites installation.

LIGHT & STRONG

Designed to be light without sacrificing strength, every part has been designed for a specific function.

UNDER THE GLASS

Boxes are designed to be placed underneath layers of glass for strength, integrity, and stability.

LOAD BEAM COVER

The patented load beam and cover system enhances bond-to-lamination.

CUSTOMIZABLE

The patented cover of the system can be customized in numerous ways.

ADJUSTABLE

The slot is designed so the fin can be moved forward and backward.

COMPATABILITY

The slot is designed to accommodate any DUAL TAB base fin, adding adjustability.

Boxes

The system is designed for under-the-glass installation, making for a watertight and clean installation. GEARBOX has a unique load-beam collar that utilizes a cover optimized for improved bonding.

Additionally, these covers are customizable in various ways. Boxes are light and strong with a wide range of cant options. The dual tab compatible system allows any dual tab fin to be installed! The fin base is full-length, providing a solid base for a more effective fin.

Unique patented load beam collar with cover turns the entire top of the cover into a bonding surface. Truss openings in the load beam collar save weight without sacrificing strength. The shape of the beam improves the roll strength of the installed system. Features a broad mid-section for the most significant footprint without impeding close-to-rail installation.

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Covers

A unique aspect of the GEARBOX fin system is the LOAD BEAM COVER. This patented cover fits into the load beam collar of the box, where it improves bonding and enables various customization options.

All covers feature a hexagonal pattern scoring on the upper surface to improve mechanical bonding.

Covers are also available in many colors as an additional customization option.

A wide range of customization options can be applied to the covers to enhance the appearance of the box once installed. These include wood inlays and overlays, colorization of the hex grooves, and our favorite abalone inlays.

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Routing System

GEARBOX includes an inexpensive and versatile routing system. This system supports various install options for different construction techniques.

The routing system enables a multi-cavity install without resetting the router bit. It is designed for use with inexpensive trim routers, making it accessible to many builders.

Alternate installation options are convenient for builders working with different materials. The primary installation method is a two-step process that creates a cavity with a shelf on which the box’s collar rests. The lower part of the cavity houses the box's bottom.

Router jigs simplify the process of creating cavities. They allow routing without adjusting the depth of the router bit, and the base jig can be customized for specific installations.

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MORE INFORMATION

Quick links to useful information about the system!

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GB24 Fin System

The next generation version of the fin system is now available - GB24

The GEARBOX fin system has undergone a significant upgrade, introducing a new generation of components. This enhancement encompasses substantial improvements in installation, increased strength, and enhanced adjustability.

Furthermore, the box's flange and base have transformed, adopting pure ellipses to optimize stability.

The most radical innovation lies in the redesign of the dam, which has been transformed into a domed shape to facilitate laminating processes.

GB24 Website

GEARBOX - An advanced removable surfboard fin system.

GEARBOX Surf has locations in Australia and Hawai'i (USA). Contact information is provided here, but the preferred method is to use the contact form on this site.

BUSINESS

GEARBOX Surf Hawai'i
Hanalei, Kauai

+1 808 639 5303

SANDED Australia
NSW, Australia

+61 243 399 580

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