Quad Fins

FGLM-PC01-MD-FS-R

Overview

• Gerry Lopez, AKA Mr. Pipeline, showed what was possible on the infamous North Shore wave, adopting a relaxed stance while disappearing inside the hollow wave. His new fin template feels stable yet loose enough to turn smooth and easy. Ideal for bigger hybrid models these are the perfect fins for hollow powerful waves. 
• Available in Medium Tri and Tri-Quad Sets. 

Ideal Conditions

• Hollow steep waves, punchy beach breaks.

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Performance hybrid models with deep concaves and moderate-to-extreme rocker.

Fin Family

• Reactor: Find Speed. Speed, tight turns & snaps

FPKL-PG01-XL-QS-R

Overview

The Performer Quad Keel is based on the theory of taking a full-size keel template and turning it into a quad set by extracting area from the back of the fin and re-shaping it into a mini quad rear.

The side fins have been designed from scratch with the leading edge inspired by the popular Modern Keel, and a trailing edge similar to the Reactor template. The low-profile quad rear is compact yet matches aesthetically the side fins, almost like a little sibling.

The smooth curves directly translate to how this set feels in the water. The robust, rounded tip and high surface area across all 4 fins ensure this set has exceptional acceleration from take-off and plenty of down-the-line speed and drive. When turning it delivers a trustworthy feel with an underlying level of response that allows you to break the line and turn in a tight arc when the wave presents steeper and more critical opportunities.

Ideally suited to smaller, weaker waves, this set is adaptable to many higher-volume hybrid tri-quad models and quad-specific models such as the Machado Seaside Fish.

• Specialty split keel quad fin set.
• High area quad keel set adds bite and control to hybrid boards with wide tails, without sacrificing pivoting capabilities.

Board Types

• Semi Keel + Stabiliser Quad Rears
• The flow of a twin. Control of a quad.

FPER-PC06-LG-RS-R

Overview

• Designed for a balance of speed, flow & response.
• Well-proportioned template with Inside Foil Technology (IFT).
• Ideal for surfers who want a reliable ‘All Round’ fin delivering a combination of speed and maneuverability with flow between turns.
• Quad Rear (2 fins) set.

Ideal Conditions

• A wide range of conditions from beach breaks to point breaks.

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Recommended for all board types.

Fin Family

• Performer: Find Balance. A balance of speed, flow & response

FCAR-NG05-LG-FS-R

FCIL-PC04-LG-FS-R

Overview

The FCS II CI Upright Tri-Quad Fin Set is designed with Channel Islands for surfers who want speed, control, and quick direction changes. Its upright template allows for snappier turns and faster transitions, making it ideal for tight pocket surfing. As a Tri-Quad (5 fin) setup, it offers versatility. Use the thruster for precision and the quad for added speed and hold.

The Performance Core (PC) construction ensures a lively, responsive feel underfoot. Compared to the FCS II Al Merrick Tri-Quad Fin Set, which has a more raked template for drawn-out carves and added stability, the CI Upright is better suited for quick, reactive surfing and fast transitions.

When paired with the Channel Islands Better Every Day board, this setup excels across a range of conditions, providing a dynamic mix of manoeuvrability and speed. Perfect for surfers looking to push their performance. Overall, the CI Upright Tri-Quad set is suited to boards with the more relaxed rocker.

"We designed the CI Upright because our surfboard range extended well into the hybrid and step-down categories and we needed a fin to maintain response and turning performance on our boards where the rocker was a little more relaxed and flatter".

"This fin allows you to gain start-up drive and acceleration really quickly, yet still feel loose and free off the top. Many of our team riders have also gravitated to this fin on their high-performance shortboards and step-ups where they wanted less resistance and the ability to stay right in the pocket". - Britt Merrick

• A collaboration with Channel Islands Surfboards, the CI Upright is designed for speed & tight turns
• A template that comes to life in punchy hollow waves, but also suit conditions where you need that start-up speed to get going.

Ideal Conditions

• Hollow steep waves, punchy beach breaks

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Performance boards with relaxed rocker
• Deisgned for CI performance + hybrid models

Fin Family

• Thruster: Reactor: Find speed. Speed, tight turns & snaps
• Quad: Carver

FCAR-NG05-MD-RS-R

Overview

The Carver template in Neo Glass Eco offers powerful, drawn-out turns and excels on open-face waves. Constructed with 50% glass and bio-resin, the Neo Glass Eco Carver has a low-impact construction with high-impact performance that’s recommended for lighter more agile surfers.

• Designed for powerful, drawn-out turns with added hold.
• An elongated template with a high degree of sweep provides exceptional hold off the bottom and when carving on the open face.
• Ideal for power surfers who like to push hard against their fins and draw out their turns.
• Quad Rear (2 fins) set

• Open face, down-the-line waves, particularly good in point and reef breaks.

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Recommended for boards with deep concaves and moderate-to-extreme rocker.

Fin Family

• Carver: Find Power. Powerful, drawn-out turns with added hold.

FCAR-PG01-SS-RS-R

Overview

• Two Quad Rear Side Byte fins designed to add speed, stability and control to any 2 + 1 set up. 
• Elongated template with high degree of sweep provides exceptional hold off the bottom and when carving on the open face.
• Ideal for power surfers who like to push hard against their fins and draw out their turns.

Ideal Conditions

• Open face, down-the-line waves, particularly good in point and reef breaks.

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Suitable for longboards, SUP's or as shortboard quad rears.

Fin Family

• Carver: Find Power. Powerful, drawn-out turns with added hold.

FPER-NG04-MD-RS-R

Overview

Constructed with 50% glass and bio-resin, the Neo Glass Eco Performer has a low-impact construction with high-impact performance that’s recommended for lighter more agile surfers. The Performer template in Neo Glass Eco offers a balance of speed, flow and response and is suitable for all conditions.

• Designed for a balance of speed, flow & response.
• Well-proportioned template with Inside Foil Technology (IFT).
• Ideal for surfers who want a reliable ‘All Round’ fin delivering a combination of speed and maneuverability with flow between turns.
• Medium Quad Rear 2 fin set.

Ideal Conditions

• A wide range of conditions from beach breaks to point breaks.

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Recommended for all board types.

Fin Family

• Performer: Find Balance. A balance of speed, flow & response.

FPER-BK01-MD-RS-R

Overview

• Designed for a balance of speed, flow & response.
• Well proportioned template with Inside Foil Technology (IFT).
• Ideal for surfers who want a reliable ‘All Round’ fin delivering a combination of speed and maneuverability with flow between turns.
• Two Quad Rear fins.

Ideal Conditions

• A wide range of conditions from beach breaks to point breaks.

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Recommended for all board types.

Fin Family

• Performer: Find Balance. A balance of speed, flow & response.

"Sometimes the path forward leads us by looking back. In 2008 and 2009, while building boards and filming for 5’5” REDUX, we got into designing fish and other alternative boards around a Twin+2 setup. Basically a Quad, but with twin fins up front, and what were essentially longboard “side bites” as the rear quads. Cory Lopez famously rode this setup during the iconic segment of him slaying Skeleton Bay, on one of the first ever documented strike missions there. He also nailed a SURFER Mag cover, doing an air, in Indo, with the fin setup clearly visible.

Over the last year or so, I revisited this concept and have been personally having a blast, working with Futures to get it tested and developed. Using the new "medium sized" Evil Twin template up front and pairing with two 80/20 foiled, downsized rear quads, we felt we nailed it. After playing with varying cants, flexes, and visuals, we are proud to announce and release the all NEW EVIL TWIN+2…or should we say EVIL QUAD.

To celebrate the release of the Evil Quad and Evil Twin we updated the graphics and cant angle of the original EvilTwin, as well. All three options come resplendent in radiant color, by LongToe laminations" Mayhem

• Construction | Honeycomb 
• Template Category | Evil Quad
• Ride Number | Balanced – 6.8

The EA Control Series Quad, designed by Eric Arakawa of Arakawa Designs, is built in solid fiberglass construction. The EA Quad has a unique foil for control in critical conditions, while still allowing for excellent maneuverability on the more playful days. Arakawa is a name you can trust when you’re getting ready to charge.

• Template Category | Neutral (balanced/fluid)
• Construction | Fiberglass
• Ride Number | Speed Control  – 3.0
• Size | Medium Quad  (145 – 175 lbs)

The QD2 4" Alpha is a medium sized quad rear with a symmetrical foil. Made in Huntington Beach, the Alpha product line now combines Bureo’s NetPlus recycled fishing nets with Futures’ Compound 6 carbon and air infused technology, offering stability and control at top speed. This pair of Quad Rears can be combined with any Futures front fins to suit your riding preference, board design and waves. They will favor boards that have the rear boxes set off the rail, closer to the stringer.

• Template Category | Neutral (balanced, all-around)
• Construction | Alpha (NetPlus)
• Ride Number | Balanced – 6.5
• Size | Medium

CAPTAIN FIN

FRMX-PG01-XL-QS-R

Overview

• The Seaside Quad is Rob Machado’s first signature FCS II fin template.
• Designed specifically for his Firewire Seaside model.
• This semi-keel + stabiliser offers the flow of a traditional twin fish with the control of a performance quad setup.
• Quad set containing 4 fins.

Ideal Conditions

• A wide range of conditions from beach breaks to point breaks, Ideally suited to smaller, weaker waves.

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Excels in higher volume hybrid surfboard models.

Performance Glass (PG)

Performance Glass 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.