FIND THE PERFECT FIN IN 5 EASY STEPS

FIND THE PERFECT FIN
IN 5 EASY STEPS

Find your best performing fin from the FCS Thruster and Quad range with these simple steps.

STEP 1: FIND YOUR SIZE

Pick a size corresponding to your weight.

Depending on wave height, your choice of fin size may vary.

STEP 2: FIN SET UP

Choose between Thruster or Quad set up.

THRUSTER

Thrusters are the most versatile set up, they feel predictable, provide maximum control and are suited to all types of conditions.

QUAD

Quads generate exceptional drive and speed, feel quite loose and offer a moderate amount of control.

STEP 3: FIN FAMILIES

Select a fin family based on its performance.

EXPLORE THE FIN FAMILIES

STEP 4: FIN MATERIALS

Select a fin material to match your surfing.

Fins with more flex create a whipping action that helps lighter, more agile surfers generate and hold speed through turns.

Stiffer fins allow heavier & stronger surfers to push hard through turns without overpowering the fins.

Learn more about specific materials and their benefits.

Neo Glass

Neo Glass fins are precision molded using long strand fiberglass and a marine grade polymer. Very affordable yet considered a premium construction due to its high fiberglass content and active flex pattern, these fins will accommodate a wide range of surfers and surfing conditions.

Neo Carbon

Considered a premium construction, Neo Carbon fins are precision molded using milled long strand carbon and the highest-grade European resin.
This unique material has unparalleled stiffness-to-weight ratio, so they’re not only light but incredibly responsive.

Performance Core

Performance Core (PC) fins are made using a multi-layered resin transfer molding process. The flex pattern in PC fins extends progressively from the base through to the tip, helping the surfer to maintain drive and hold through a turn. This versatile fin material is light, and can be used in a variety of different conditions.

Fins with AirCore Technology feature a pressed polyurethane foam core that mimics the geometric foil of the fin. AirCore technology reduces the amount of fiberglass required in the RTM moulding process making it much lighter while allowing total manipulation of the flex.

Performance Core Carbon

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 template. PCC fins suit fast surfing and are favored by power surfers who like to perform explosive turns on critical parts of the wave.

Our latest example of PC Carbon is the new PCC Essential Series, in this series the internal carbon framework is designed specifically to suit each template, and by switching to epoxy resin and adding a carbon twill to the base we’ve delivered a more user-friendly flex pattern. Stiffness in the lower half of the fin enhances drive and acceleration from take-off, and a softer flex through the top half of the fin results in a smoother and more predictable feel when turning.

The PCC Essential Series fins are also created using Aircore technology which is a pressed polyurethane foam core that mimics the geometric foil of the fin. With AirCore we can make a much lighter fin with total manipulation of the flex.

PERFORMANCE GLASS

Reserved for the FCS Specialty Series, Performance Glass (PG) fins are machine cut from layers of solid fiberglass. These fins are stiff, and are widely used by pro level surfers because the integrity of the flex is maintained under immense force, and in the most extreme of conditions and situations.

STEP 5: SLIDE & GRIP

Within each fin family, you can fine tune your selection using the Slide and Grip scale.

Roll over for an example using the FCS Carver Family.

Fins with more slide release easier, while fins with more grip offer more control.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FCS FIN RANGE

THE FCS II FIN SYSTEM

HOW TO INSERT FCS II FINS

FCS II FIN MATERIALS