Twin fins offer a skatier feel and longer, more drawn out turns. Twin fin setups are ideal for your shortboard fish and can even be fun in bigger waves. The Twin Fin configuration will make your surfboard fun, playful, and maneuverable. Longboard single fin boxes are long and allow you to move the fin forward for a looser feel, or further back for more control. Single fins will provide stability, control, and predictability to your longboard. Turning with a single fin is limited, meaning single fins are ideal for fast, straight shot surfing. There are also many boards offered with a longboard single fin box and regular side fin boxes called 2+1.Ī single fin box is most common on longboards and is the most traditional fin configuration. Many boards are now equipped with 5 Fin boxes so you can mix and match more easily. The most common surfboard fin setups are Single, Twin, Thruster, and Quad. The number of fin boxes you see is the fin configuration and will likely range from 1 to 5. To determine your fin configuration, examine the base of your surfboard near the tail.
Once you’ve decide on your fin size, you need to understand your board’s fin configuration. For example, if you are in between size Medium and Large, you might pick size Medium fins for your small wave board, but size Large fins for you big wave board. If you are between sizes, consider the type of board and/or type of waves you will be riding with that particular setup. The following chart is Captain Fin’s recommended fin size according to rider weight. Quick and easy set screws hold the fins in place. The other fin box, Futures Fins, connect to your board using a Truss Base along the entire length of the fin box (unlike plugs) for a strong, lightweight connection. (All of our twin tab fins come with screws) FCS2 is also backwards compatible, meaning you can use your twin tab FCS fins with the new FCS2 system. FCS recently launched the FCS2 “keyless” Fin Standard, meaning fins can be installed or removed without a key or grub screws. These fins have two tabs that are secured to the board using set screws. Once your fins are in place, tighten your screws with the key, making sure the fins are secure but not too tight.Īlthough longboard fin boxes are generally cross-compatible across all boards, the rest of the fin boxes out there are almost certainly equipped with one of these three box types: Center and outside fins have different shapes, so make sure you are using the right box. Instead, make sure the screws are loose enough and that your fin is facing in the right direction. Don’t force your fins into the box as that may damage your board or the fin. Removable fins can be added or removed using a fin key and adjusting the small (typically stainless steel) inset screws. Surfboards with removable fins have “boxes” that fins are screwed into. However, glassed-in fins are difficult to repair and do not offer you the versatility of removable fins. As you might imagine, a glassed-in fin might be smoother and more sound than a removable fin. Glassed-in fins are laminated into the surfboard. Choosing fins that will work best for you and your surfboard depends on your size, riding style, and your surfboard’s fin box.īefore talking about fin size or different fin configurations, it is important to distinguish between glassed-in and removable fins. Surfboard fins are a crucial part of your surfboard setup.
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