Thruster

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

FFTL-PC05-LG-TS-R

Overview

• Constructed with ultra-light materials and combines the drawn out influences of a more raked fin with the all-round versatility of the Performer.
• Delivers exceptional drive and control off the bottom without hampering the speed off the top and release through the lip.
• Updated PC construction featuring ultralight AirCore.

Ideal Conditions

• A wide range of conditions, particularly good in critical overhead waves.

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Recommended for performance shortboards with moderate-to-extreme rocker.

Fin Family

• Accelerator: Find Control. Speed, flow and response with added control

FCAR-CC04-LG-TS-R

Overview

LIGHTER CONSTRUCTION. SMOOTHER FEEL.

The new PC Carbon Essential Series utilises a superior blend of carbon tissue and our ultralight AirCore construction to deliver a more user-friendly flex to achieve faster start-up acceleration and a smoother feel through turns.

• 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.

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.
• Recommended for boards with deep concaves and moderate-to-extreme rocker.

Fin Family

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

FMFL-PG01-LG-TS-R

FREA-CC03-MD-TS-R

Overview

LIGHTER CONSTRUCTION. SMOOTHER FEEL.

The new PC Carbon Essential Series utilises a superior blend of carbon tissue and our ultralight AirCore construction to deliver a more user-friendly flex to achieve faster start up acceleration, and a smoother feel through turns.

• Designed for speed and tight turns, with added tail release.
• Upright template allows for tighter, more acute directional changes.
• Smaller centre fin for increased pivot and tail release.
• Ideal for surfers who like to perform fast, progressive turns.

Ideal Conditions

• Suitable for hollow waves, particularly good for beach breaks.

Board Types

• Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System.
• Recommended for performance shortboards with moderate-to-low rocker.

Fin Family

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

FPER-BK02-MD-TS-R

Overview

Made in Australia.

Created in Warriewood, NSW by locals with more than 20 years of experience, these staple Performer Glass Flex fins have been fine-tuned with precise Australian craftsmanship and a new construction that's created from 100% recycled material. 

These fins blend speed, flow, and responsive control harmoniously. Featuring a well-balanced template these fins are ideal for surfers seeking a dependable 'All Round' performance.

Constructed from 100% recycled nylon 6 polymer, these eco-friendly fins are proudly manufactured in Australia, catering to a broad range of surfers and 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.

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.

FMFL-NC01-LG-TS-R

WHAT IS A VECTOR FOIL
It is a proprietary Futures foil with a concave surface on the inside of the front fins, increasing surface area, water attachment, and lift.

WHAT IS A 3/2
3/2 complements the Vector with an extra 3 degrees of cant and 2 degrees of toe, introducing a twist to the foil for improved planing angles in sharp turns, creating lift and hold deeper into the maneuver.

PERFORMANCE BENEFITS OF THE VECTOR 3/2
The Vector 3/2 is a Speed Generating fin, maximizing water attachment over multiple planing surfaces, resulting in lift and reduced drag. The concave surface and twist in the upper half provide a unique grip and projection sensation, delivering fluid speed generation in smaller waves and powerful connection and increased speed in larger surf, resulting in faster and improved turns.
Helps connect turns while generating and maintaining speed with a more predictable engaged feel.

BENEFITS OF THE SCIMITAR TIP
Originally developed in 2006, The Scimitar Tip is flattened edge at the fin's trailing end, tightens the turn arc by reducing the template's length. This complements the 3/2 foil's lift and speed design, enhancing the feeling of release from turns while maximizing the foil properties throughout the fin's template.

• Template Category - Neutral (all-around | versatile)
• Construction - Alpha 
• Speed Generating
• Suggested Wave Type - All types | All conditions
• Size - Large (165+ lbs

The trusted Al Merrick template in Alpha construction, made with Netplus recycled fishing nets. Made in Huntington Beach, the Alpha product line combines Bureo’s NetPlus recycled fishing nets with Futures’ Compound 6 (C6) carbon and air infused technology. 

• Template Category | Rake (Drawn-out | Drive)
• Construction | Alpha (NetPlus)
• Ride Number | Balanced – 6.7
• Size | Large (180+ lbs)