SIMPLE INNOVATION
Take your surfing to the next level with the GEARBOX Fin System!
Announcement
After what seems like a lifetime, we are finally ready to reveal the next-generation GEARBOX fin system - GB24!
The new system has been designed from the ground up to improve all aspects.
Here are the highlights.
UNDER-THE-GLASSBoxes are installed underneath the glass for strength, and a watertight installation and extra layers of glass are added over the boxes for additional strength.
ADJUSTABILITYThe box now has twice as much adjustment—3/8" [9.5mm], for a total of 3/4" [19mm] in a quad setup. This makes a massive difference when dialing in your fin setup and provides more versatility.
STRENGTHEverything about the system's design was geared towards strength. It starts with an elliptical shape that provides maximum stability and load dissipation. The unique flange and dam design are geared towards an improved mechanical bond with the lamination.
EASY INSTALLThe box has a unique dam shape that simplifies installation by allowing the glass to drape over the box effortlessly. Utilizes a single rout install method.
COMPATIBILITYBackward compatible with any GEARBOX or DUAL TAB base.
APPEARANCEYes, how a box looks matters if you want clean-looking boards, and these new boxes deliver on this front.
We have created a new website for the system - GB24 Fin System. It provides much more information about the system.
We have an inventory of the boxes in Hawai'i and, very soon, in Australia. There is still work to do to get the routing and installation systems into production, but the good news is that all the design work and prototyping have been completed. We are currently producing the routing system in-house, so there will be limited availability.
The system has been undergoing testing in Hawai'i, and everything looks good.
This new system was developed in partnership with SANDED AUSTRALIA, which will handle distribution in Australia.
Exciting times. Please check out the website and let us know what you think.
Eventually, we will also add Facebook and Instagram pages dedicated to the new system.
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 that makes 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.
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.
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. Designed for use with inexpensive trim routers making the system accessible to a wide range of builders.
Alternate installation options are a convenience 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 bottom of the box.
Router jigs simplify the process of creating cavities. Jigs allow routing without the need to adjust the depth of the router bit. The base jig can be customized for specific installations.
HANALEI FINS manufactures an innovative and unique range of fins to complement the system.
Enhance the Flow…
HANALEI FINS offers a range of unique templates that are unlike anything else available in the marketplace. Many of the designs feature hollow inside foils for an extra performance boost. Fins are offered in CNC-machined fiberglass, HRD-KORE RTM molded, and custom handmade fiberglass.
The custom handmade fins are produced one at a time the old-fashioned way, by hand foiling and finishing. These are high-quality fins with exceptional foils that feature unique characteristics. The center fin range is only available in fiberglass.
The RTM molded fins deliver some of the range of templates in a lightweight fin.
Most of the fins in the range are available in either GEARBOX, DUAL TAB, or FUTURES bases. CONTACT us for details.
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GEARBOX - An advanced removable surfboard fin system.