Fins & Setups

The steering wheel and engine of your board. Fins provide drive (acceleration), hold (grip), and pivot (turning radius).

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How fins & setups shapes performance

Thruster (3 Fins)

The gold standard for performance surfing. Two side fins generate speed, while the center fin provides stability and control. Balanced and predictable.

PerformanceControl

Quad (4 Fins)

Faster than a thruster due to lack of center drag. Offers immense hold on the rail but can feel loose when sliding the tail. Great for barrels and small waves.

SpeedHold

Twin Fin (2 Fins)

Fast, loose, and skatey. Without a center fin, they turn on a dime but can slide out in powerful surf. Fun and free-feeling.

LooseFun

Single Fin

The classic feel. Forces you to draw smooth lines and flow with the wave. Stable and predictable, but slower to turn.

FlowStyle

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