Hobie Log Flex (Volan)

Hobie Log Flex (Volan)

$ 116.00
/

A classic longboard fin rooted in Hobie’s legendary design heritage, the Log Flex blends a broad, stable base with a progressively flexing upper section for smooth turns, dependable hold, and lively projection. Designed for traditional logging where trim, noseriding, and flowing rail-to-rail surfing all matter.

Size
Only 74 items in stock!
FORM, FUNCTION & FEEL

Hobie Log Flex (Volan)

Upright Tight TurnsRaked Drawn-Out Turns
Less Area LooseMore Area Stable
Speed Control Speed Generating Drive
Less Flex ResponsiveMore Flex Projection
Form | Full-bodied longboard template with a broad base, smooth curves, and a narrowing tip designed for progressive flex.
Function | The broad base provides drive and noseriding stability, while the flexible upper section adds responsiveness and release through turns.
Feel | Smooth, stable, and springy, with dependable hold in trim and a lively flex response when pushed through turns.
Overall | A versatile logging fin that blends classic hold and stability with the flex and responsiveness needed for flowing longboard surfing.
SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE HEIGHT BASE AREA
9.75” 9.75” 7.77” 45.49”²
10.25” 10.25” 8.17” 50.27”²
MATERIALS & FITMENT
Construction | Volan Fiberglass
Finish | Raw
Fitment | Single Fin Box
Application | Screw+Plate
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS FIN
  • Classic Logging Template - Generous area and a substantial base create dependable hold, drive, and stability for traditional longboarding.
  • Noseride + Turn - Designed to provide the hold needed when moving forward while retaining enough flex and release to surf dynamically from the tail.
  • Responsive Flex Profile - A refined flex pattern through the upper portion of the fin adds spring and projection through turns while maintaining stability and control.

HISTORY & ORIGIN

Hobie Alter, the legendary surfer, shaper, and businessman from Orange County was at one point the most dominant force in the surfboard industry. His contributions to all types of ocean activity have stamped his name in the history books for being and embodying the idea of a waterman. Alter began surfing at the age of 16 in Laguna Beach, California, and soon after began shaping surfboards out of balsa wood in his garage and in 1954, opened Hobie Surfboards just down the road from his home. In 1958, Alter teamed up with Gordon Clark (Clark Foam) to develop a commercially viable surfboard blank that catapulted his name into surf stardom, selling thousands of boards a year during the 60s. His achievements on land shouldn’t overshadow his accomplishments and ability in the water; Alter’s smooth wave-riding style took him to the finals of the Makaha International surfing contest in 1958 and 1959, won the 1961 West Coast Surfing Championships, as well as the Pacific Coast Tandem Championship in 1962 and 1963. Our Hobie fin templates are a standard in the catalog and are known for their versatility, style and time-honored design, much like Alter himself.

Main fin guide image

How to Choose the Right Fins

Whether you’re new to exploring the benefits of experimenting with new fins, or you’re a seasoned veteran... our fin guide will break down the basics, as well as some of the more complicated aspects of fin design to help ensure that you find the right setup for your board. Learn about different fin types, terminology, as well as some of the crucial factors that ultimately determine feel and performance here.

Fin guide diagram

EXPLORE

Fin Comparison Tool

True Ames in New Zealand