Fin Knowledge Base
Find out all you need to know about Fins, Fins Setups and finding the best fin for you.
FIN ANATOMY
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Foil
Foil refers to the surface of the inside and outside of a fin. Foil changes the flow of water through your fins and ultimately decides how your board will perform.
Foil
Foil refers to the surface of the inside and outside of a fin. Foil changes the flow of water through your fins and ultimately decides how your board will perform.
FIN SETUPS
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Quad (4 Fin)
The Quad (aka four fin setup) is used for creating speed whilst maintaining control over your board you get the benefit of increased speed, power and drive through turns.
Quad (4 Fin)
The Quad (aka four fin setup) is used for creating speed whilst maintaining control over your board you get the benefit of increased speed, power and drive through turns.
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Thruster (3 Fins)
The Thruster consists of 2 side fins and one central fin, it's designed for performance surfing, allowing a surfer to ride with speed and perform radical manoeuvres with control.
Thruster (3 Fins)
The Thruster consists of 2 side fins and one central fin, it's designed for performance surfing, allowing a surfer to ride with speed and perform radical manoeuvres with control.
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2+1 Box Fin with Side Bites
A large center box fin on the stringer, with a small fin either side providing you smooth transitional surfing of the single fin, with a little added hold.
2+1 Box Fin with Side Bites
A large center box fin on the stringer, with a small fin either side providing you smooth transitional surfing of the single fin, with a little added hold.
FIN BASES
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Box Fin (Longboard Base)
A longboard fin is different to a shortboard fin in that it slides in to a larger fin box, which is then secured by a “screw & plate”.
Box Fin (Longboard Base)
A longboard fin is different to a shortboard fin in that it slides in to a larger fin box, which is then secured by a “screw & plate”.
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FCSII Fins (Dual Tab Click-In)
A new standard for dual tab fins, the FCSII fin is the new and improved FCS system, where a single tab fits into the fin box and clips in, with no...
FCSII Fins (Dual Tab Click-In)
A new standard for dual tab fins, the FCSII fin is the new and improved FCS system, where a single tab fits into the fin box and clips in, with no...
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Future Fins (Single Tab)
A very popular single tab system, that slots into a long fin plug at is fixed into position by one small grub screw at the front.
Future Fins (Single Tab)
A very popular single tab system, that slots into a long fin plug at is fixed into position by one small grub screw at the front.
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FCS Fins (Dual Tab)
The original removable fin system, with two tabs in the base fixed to the boards fin plugs with 2 grub screws.
FCS Fins (Dual Tab)
The original removable fin system, with two tabs in the base fixed to the boards fin plugs with 2 grub screws.
FIN CONSTRUCTION
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Performance Core Carbon Fins
Often referred to as PC Carbon or PCC, these fins are highly responsive and feature strategically placed carbon that’s designed to complement the fin
Performance Core Carbon Fins
Often referred to as PC Carbon or PCC, these fins are highly responsive and feature strategically placed carbon that’s designed to complement the fin
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Performance Core Fins
The most popular core going around high performance fins at the moment is generally a honeycomb/hexagonal design that's made from lightweight and extremely strong materials.
Performance Core Fins
The most popular core going around high performance fins at the moment is generally a honeycomb/hexagonal design that's made from lightweight and extremely strong materials.
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Fiberglass Fins
One of the traditional constructions found is the fiberglass fin. This type of construction is great traditional surfboard styles in single fin, and twin fin templates where a more sturdy fin...
Fiberglass Fins
One of the traditional constructions found is the fiberglass fin. This type of construction is great traditional surfboard styles in single fin, and twin fin templates where a more sturdy fin...
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Composite Fins
Composite fins, or the cheapies, are fins that use more than one material within the construction. Great for beginner-intermediate surfers who are just getting the hang of things.
Composite Fins
Composite fins, or the cheapies, are fins that use more than one material within the construction. Great for beginner-intermediate surfers who are just getting the hang of things.
FIN GLOSSARY
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Fin Anatomy
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Fin Construction