Da Fins Bodyboarding Fins - Zak Noyle
Zak Noyle is the water phoptography legend. He has used DaFins to help propel him into some of the most innoavative angles in from the water as well as under the water.

The Sandy Beach Surf Report was started on Instagram in 2020 as a way to keep the community connected and informed about the conditions at Wāwāmalu (Sandy Beach). Its founder, Tyler Watanabe, has been surfing the dangerous and beautiful shoreline for more than 25 years. His reports and often comical videos covering the surf and unique character of Wāwāmalu quickly grew his following and now reaches an international audience. To Tyler, his followers, and the many people who enjoy Wāwāmalu, it is more than just a beach – it is a lifestyle.

To give back to the place and community that has grown the Sandy Beach Surf Report, Zak Noyle, and DaFin Hawaii, we have teamed up to gift a portion of these limited edition fins to the lifeguards, locals and groms who are the heart of Wāwāmalu.

To highlight the everyday talent in front of and behind the lens at Wāwāmalu, photos for this box design were selected from submissions to our Sandy Beach photo contest.

Form Meets Function

DaFiN uses the highest quality Natural Malaysian Rubber in a unique, proprietary manufacturing process which integrates two different rubber durometers into the finished product.  The blade provides rigid resistance yet is flexible where required.  There is less drag on the up kick and leg strain and cramps are reduced.  The strap does not bind or blister.  For such a powerful fin, DaFiN is one of the lightest surf fins on the market.  Less weight equals less strain.

Total Power

The low angle wedge type fins on each side of DaFiN are called the “strakes”. The strakes act to keep water from spilling off the outer edge of the fin on the down stroke. The strakes work in conjunction with a slightly elevated V-shaped foot pocket to create a chamber that allows maximum acceleration of the water flowing over the fin surface resulting in more thrust per kick.

Total Comfort

The foot pocket is a separate chamber of low durometer rubber combined with a high durometer foot plate.  The pocket is silky smooth and soft over the top of the toes and foot to prevent blisters and chafing while the bottom of the pocket is rigid to transmit power to the blade.  Fin socks or booties are not required for comfort.

Total Control

At speed the “strakes” generate a vortex of water from the trailing edge forming a barrier to help prevent the outflow of water from around the raised foot pocket resulting in an element of control and maneuverability across the face of a wave or in turbulent water.

Features

100% Malaysian Rubber - All natural, high quality rubber. The blade provides rigid resistance yet is flexible where required.  There is less drag on the up kick and leg strain and cramps are reduced.

Comfortable Foot Pocket - The pocket is silky smooth and soft over the top of the toes and foot to prevent blisters and chafing while the bottom of the pocket is rigid to transmit power to the blade.  Fin socks or booties are not required for comfort.

Lightweight - For such a powerful fin, DAFIN is one of the lightest surf fins on the market.  Less weight equals less strain.

Extremely powerful - Revolutionary design creating maximum acceleration of the water flowing over the fin surface resulting in more thrust per kick.

Maximum Control - At speed the “strakes” generate a vortex of water from the trailing edge forming a barrier to help prevent the outflow of water from around the raised foot pocket resulting in an element of control and maneuverability across the face of a wave or in turbulent water.

Can be worn on either foot

Floats in salt water

Used by the Worlds Best Waterman - Ambassadors include Mark Cunningham (World Champion Bodysurfer), Zak Noyle (Professional Surf Photographer) and Brian Keaulana (World Renowned Hawaiian Waterman)

Official fin of the United States Lifesaving Association and Hawaiian Lifeguard Association