Which surf fin sets are ideal for different wave conditions?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Fin Count ⇅ | Fin Size (inches) ⇅ | Base Width (inches) ⇅ | Flexibility ⇅ | Material ⇅ | Design Type ⇅ |
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FCS II Harley Ingleby Quad Fin Set
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£180.07 ≈ | 4 | — | 4.61 in side, 4.25 in quad rear | Progressive flex | Performance Core | Quad |
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This four-fin Performance Core set uses Harley Ingleby's XXL template to provide speed, drive, hold, and control. It suits powerful surfers riding performance longboards and surf SUPs, with a lightweight construction that supports progressive flex through turns. ★ Ideal forThis set is ideal for powerful surfers in varied wave conditions because its XXL template delivers speed and drive while the Performance Core construction provides progressive flex, hold, and control through turns.
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Futures Fins Pyzel Padillac Quad Fin Set
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£128.64 ≈ | 4 | — | 4.36 in front, 3.87 in rear | Stiff | Fiberglass | Pivot |
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This four-fin medium quad set uses solid fiberglass construction, 80/20 front foils, and 50/50 rear foils for stability and control. Its compact Pivot template suits surfers weighing approximately 125-175 lb who want reliable hold and quick turns in larger, powerful waves. ★ Ideal forThis set is ideal for larger, powerful waves because its stiff fiberglass construction, Speed Control ride rating of 3.4, and 80/20 front and 50/50 rear foils provide dependable hold and control.
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Rob Machado Seaside Quad Fin Set
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£102.92 ≈ | 4 | — | — | Slightly stiff | Bamboo | Quad |
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This four-fin set uses a keel-inspired template to provide drive and a basey feel while retaining carving and pivoting ability. Its bamboo construction makes it lighter than previous versions, and it suits surfers seeking balanced performance across a range of quad boards. ★ Ideal forThese fins are ideal for varied wave conditions because their keel-inspired drive, fuller foil and slightly stiffer construction provide hold and power in stronger surf while the updated upright rear fins allow tighter pivots and release in smaller waves.
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Futures Fins Controller Honeycomb Quad Fin Set
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£132.32 ≈ | 4 | — | 5.05 in side, 3.89 in rear | — | Honeycomb with bamboo | Split keel quad |
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This four-fin split keel set uses honeycomb and bamboo construction, a V2 foil, and extra-large surface area to generate and maintain speed. It suits wide-tail fish and hybrid surfboards, offering a skatey twin-keel-like feel with added control. ★ Ideal forIt is ideal for small to weak waves on wide-tail fish or hybrid boards because its extra-large surface area and speed-generating split keel design help maintain speed through turns while the upright rear fins add control.
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NVS Album Fascination Apex Series Futures Compatible Quad Fin Set
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£99.24 ≈ | Four | — | 4.50 in front, 3.94 in rear | Ideal flex pattern | G10 fiberglass | Split keel |
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This four-fin split keel set is made from durable Apex G10 fiberglass and uses flat front foils with 80/20 rear foils. It suits wider-tail boards and traditional fish shapes, offering down-the-line speed, maneuverability, and hold in steeper waves. ★ Ideal forIt is ideal for small, soft waves and steeper conditions because its split keel design generates speed while the 4.50 in front and 3.94 in rear bases provide maneuverability and hold.
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Futures Fins Rasta Honeycomb Quad Fin Set
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£126.44 ≈ | 4 | — | Side 4.31 in, rear 3.78 in | — | Honeycomb | Quad / Neutral Template |
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The Rasta Honeycomb Quad Fin Set is a medium-sized four-fin setup designed by Dave Rastovich. Its honeycomb construction and V2 foil on the front fins provide a balanced, looser feel suited to quick direction changes and high-speed surfing. ★ Ideal forThis set is ideal for surfers seeking one versatile quad setup for all wave conditions, with honeycomb construction, balanced 7.7 ride characteristics, and a looser V2-foiled front-fin feel for speed and maneuverability.
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Futures Fins Mayhem Evil Quad Fin Set
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£132.32 ≈ | 4 | — | 4.72 in side, 3.84 in rear | — | Honeycomb | Evil Quad |
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This four-fin set combines medium-sized Evil Twin front fins with smaller rear quad fins featuring 80/20 foils. Its balanced 6.8 ride number suits surfers seeking a versatile, loose and responsive setup for alternative boards, fish shapes and mid-lengths. ★ Ideal forIt is ideal for small-to-medium and varied wave conditions where surfers want balanced, responsive performance, using medium 4.87 in side fins with downsized 3.80 in rear fins and a combination of flat and 80/20 foils.
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