The advantage of a single fin system is definitely the speed they produce, fewer fins create less drag, they offer a more laid back ride with a smooth, slow turning performance, the larger size also prevents spinning out in tubes, and nose riding. Frustrated with the fact that twin fins wouldn’t “hold” enough in bigger waves, Australian Simon Anderson came up with the idea of a three equal-sized fin set-up in 1980. Thruster Fin This is currently the most popular fin set up for most surfers, from beginners to experts. 1 Tri-Quad 5 Fin Set is Kelly Slater’s signature fin. So the single fin surfboard is ideal for fast, straight shot surfing offering control, stability, and predictability on your board.ĭo single fins paddle faster? Which is better FCS 2 or futures? It doesn’t produce speed or turning maneuvers. Single Fin Setup Single fin surfing is great for a relaxed surfing experience. For most boards, the five-fin setup allows you to swap between a thruster and and quad set up. All you need to do is replace the fin instead of repairing the surfboard.įive fin set ups feature two rail fin boxes and one center fin box – depending on the board, you might fin all Futures or all FCS boxes or Futures/FCS on the side with a single fin box in the middle. The patent-pending fin friendly design, enables you to change your FCS II fins with a simple flick of the wrist The Finsout fin removal tool is made from 100 recycled plastic and our eco friendly paper packaging uses water based inks. Surf fins enthusiasts feel that Futures fins are stronger, and when they break, it’s usually in the base. Finsout is a handy tool compatible with the revolutionary FCS II fin system. While FCS was almost the only choice at the beginning of the century, Futures has grown and improved its alternative fin concept. I pretty much decided that whatever FCS 2 fins I put in my boards were going to just stay in my boards because it was just such a hassle to take them in and out. But an FCS 2 fin WILL NOT fit into a FCS 1 fin box. FCS 2 fins aimed to make changing fins easy without a tool except they can be so tight and are decidedly NOT easy to get in and out. Dual-Tab is the generic name that is usually given to the FCS original fins, with two tabs.Ĭompatibility notice: FCS 1 fins WILL work with FCS 2 fin boxes when using a compatibility kit. The middle fin is closer to the tail of the board. The two outer fins are angled towards the centre of the board increasing tracking and speed. The third fin adds more stability and manoeuvrability. If you have a tri-fin setup you can always remove fins to try single and twin fin surfing as well. The FCS II system should outlast the board in normal conditions.Whats the difference between 1 fin and 3 fins on a surfboard? Testing has been done on the FCS II Fin System (over 4,000 cycles of installing & then removing the fin). When the surfboard fin is inserted into the fin plug, the barrel interacts with a groove detail in the fin to lock it into place creating a secure fit. The construction of the fin plug uses a corrosion resistant titanium tension rod and a rotating, wear-resistant polymer barrel. Equally there is a seamless transition between the fin and board surface. Consequently this improves water flow.įCS II plugs give a solid connection between fin and surfboard. The fin plugs have a recessed leading edge which gives a flush base connection. As a result, you can adapt your surfboard to the conditions on the day with no hassle. Fin removal tool compatible with the FCS II fin system. It is therefore easy to insert and remove fins in just a matter of seconds. It is an efficient key-less system for fin installation and release. The FCS II plug system requires no grub screws.
Description FCS II Fin Plugs (Sold individually)įCS II Fin Plugs are for use with all new FCS II fins, however they will also fit the older-style FCS two-tab surfboard fins.
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