Fins (Foils - Skegs)
FCS Fins
FCS 3D Red Tip Fin
A.k.A – the wing fin, star fin, hydro foil or winged keel fin
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Original concept by Cheyne Horan and designed in conjunction with Ben Lexcen. Inspired by Australia's victory in the 1980 America's Cup, Horan thought the keel of Australia II could be modified for use on a surfboard. This seems appropriate seeing as a boat keel inspired Blake to put the first fin on a board. Designers are still looking to boats for relevant design strategies. In 1984 Horan met with Lexcen and after much advanced testing in the water tank they came up with the star fin design. In more recent years FCS has introduced a smaller version for use as the center fin in a thruster set-up. The 3D Red Tip was designed by Gold Coast surfer/shaper John Harris. Original design influences for this fin date back to aeroplane wing design, especially the WWII British fighter the spitfire. Fish, whale and numerous yacht keel innovations all helped to formulate the star fin concept. This style fin creates tail lift and positive drive, also speed and acceleration through turns as well as tip time. The latest contribution to this fin design was a Laird Hamilton outline released by Future Fins. Same concept with some of the same characteristics of one of Laird's hydro foils.
FCS AM-2 Fins
A smaller version of Al Merrick’s original template geared towards medium and smaller surfers.
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Side
Base: 4.55" 116.0mm
Depth: 4.52" 115.0mm
Area: 14.89"² 9608mm²
Sweep: 36.6°
Center
Base: 4.34" 110.0mm
Depth: 4.41" 112.0mm
Area: 13.72"² 8852mm²
Sweep: 35.0°
FCS AM-2 PC Fins
A smaller version of Al Merricks original template with inside foil technology. geared towards mediom and smaller surfers. This fin is available in both Performance Core and Glass Flex constuction.
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Sweep: 36.6
Side Base: 4.55", 116mm
Side Depth: 4.52", 115mm
Surface Area: 14.89" 9608mm
FCS C-Drive Fins
The unique extended base creates more drive which enhances longer sustained arcs and gives greater stability and control in and out of critical turns and turbulent water. The redistribution of surface area from the tip and middle section into the extended base, frees the board up allowing quicker and tighter rail to rail transitions.
FCS DHD-2 (Darren Hadley)
Performance Core – Medium
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Created by Darren Handley for his world famous team riders. A fast perfornance fin for all conditions. enhanced with PC construction. The smaller tabs on the center fin allow you to move the fin back for more hold and drive, or forward for added response.
base - 4.33"
depth - 4.65"
area - 14.86"2
sweep - 34.0
foil - flat
FCS FG-3 Finset
f-series – small
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A performance fin that is specially designed for tight pocket surfing. While the inside foil technology provides more acceleration through truns it also allows you to shorten the arc of your turns (allowing tighter turns in the pocket without losing speed). Constructed from Ultra-Light Epoxy material, which is the tightest fin technology currently available. The flex pattern is engineered to be slightly softer in the tip than Glass Flex which adds even greater response.
FCS FG-5 Finset
F-series – Medium
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A performance fin that is specially designed for tight pocket surfing. While the inside foil technology provides more acceleration through truns it also allows you to shorten the arc of your turns (allowing tighter turns in the pocket without losing speed). Constructed from Ultra-Light Epoxy material, which is the tightest fin technology currently available. The flex pattern is engineered to be slightly softer in the tip than Glass Flex which adds even greater response.
FCS FG-7 Finset
F-series – Large
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A performance fin that is specially designed for tight pocket surfing. While the inside foil technology provides more acceleration through truns it also allows you to shorten the arc of your turns (allowing tighter turns in the pocket without losing speed). Constructed from Ultra-Light Epoxy material, which is the tightest fin technology currently available. The flex pattern is engineered to be slightly softer in the tip than Glass Flex which adds even greater response.
FCS Fin Key
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FCS Fusion Fin Plug(s)
FCS Fusion goes in before the board is glassed. The fusion system was developed specifically for EPS boards.
FCS G-AM Fins
Al Merrick’s proven template, the side fins have a large base and a small swept tip while a smaller center fin delivers the perfect combination of hold, drive and maneuverability.
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Side
Base: 4.61" 117.0mm
Depth: 4.70" 119.0mm
Area: 15.63"² 10083mm²
Sweep: 36.3°
Center
Base: 4.47" 113.0mm
Depth: 4.45" 113.0mm
Area: 14.68"² 9469mm²
Sweep: 38.6°
FCS GMB Fin Set (Matt Biolos)
Glass Flex – Large
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A lively combination of projection and maneuverability from Matt Biolos's favorite templates, refined with feedback from his Lost team riders.
base - 4.41"
depth - 4.74"
area - 15.26"
sweep - 32.9
foil - flat
FCS GOODS-1 Fins
The GOODS-1 is the first FCS fin to Feature the new “composite Core” (CC). A moulded core inserted into the Resin Transfer Moulded (RTM) tool, which is then compressed between layers of 6oz fiberglass and polyester resin. This process guarantees precision and accuracy and gives the GOODS-1 the flex properties of a traditional glass fin while significantly reducing the weight by using less glass. This weight reduction also allows the freedom to increase the thickness/cord ratio, effectively enhancing the efficiency of the foil, especially at low speeds.
The Goods-1 is designed for fast, radical, performance surfing and will suit surfers of average weight or heavier surfers looking for a more radical feeling.
FCS GYU Fins
The perfect “in between fin” for those looking for a fin that’s not too big and not too small. This set features a smaller center fin, longer base, greater sweep and less tip area than the M-5. This fin set is ideal for those finding the M-5 a little big, and the M-3 a little small.
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Specs:
Side Fins
Base: 4.39" 111mm
Depth: 4.55" 115mm
Area: 14.69"2 9478mm2
Sweep: 34.9 degrees
Center Fin
Base: 4.18" 106mm
Depth: 4.45" 113mm
Area: 13.12"2 8465mm2
Sweep: 34.6 degrees
FCS H2 Finset
Designed in conjunction with top scientists and using the latest flow tank technology to reduce drag and increase drive these fins are designed to get you moving as fast as possible on the wave. The FCS team riders reckon they feel as fast as a twin fin with the drive and hold of a thruster.
Really designed for surfers looking for the maximum in performance in decent waves.
FCS JS-1 PC Fins
Developed for world class shaper, Jason Stevenson, the JS-1 is the fin preferred by JS’s team of elite surfers, combining a balanced mid-sized template with FCS advanced Inside Foil Technology.
FCS K Flex Fins
A unique balance between safety and un-compromised performance – Kelly’s 2.1 fin with a shock-absorbing, elastomer outer coating. Say goodbye to fin cuts. Great for learning or those sessions without a wetsuit.
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Side
Base: 4.33" 110.0mm
Depth: 4.53" 115.0mm
Area: 15.23"² 9824mm²
Sweep: 32.0°
Center
Base: 4.28" 109.0mm
Depth: 4.41" 112.0mm
Area: 14.22"² 9172mm²
Sweep: 31.0°
FCS K2.1 Fins
Kelly Slater’s world beating template. Ideal for high performance in pocket surfing.
FCS K2.1 PC Fins
Kelly Slater’s signature fin for fast hollow waves and tight pocket surfing.
FCS K3 Fin Set
Glass Flex – Medium
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These performance glass fins are based off a surf fin template designed by world champion himself.
Since this is a performance glass fin the K3 fin has a stiff traditional feel of a glass on fin. This will add more down the line speed to your surfing and will allow you to do the long arcing turns that Slates is so famous for. These fins will also allow you to make quick, smooth transitions from turn to turn.
Side Fin Center Fin
Material Performance Glass Performance Glass
Base 4.45?(113.0 mm) 4.28?(109.0 mm)
Depth 4.61?(117.0 mm) 4.41?(112.0 mm)
Area 15.11?2(9750 mm2) 14.22?2(9172 mm2)
Sweep 34.3°
Foil Flat
Flex Little Flex
FCS K3 PC Fins
Kelly Slater’s signature fin ideally suited to open face waves and longer turning arcs. Now available in the popular Performance Core construction.
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Specs:
Side
Base: 4.45 inches (11cm)
Depth: 4.61 inches (11.5cm)
Area: 15.11 square inches (9.824 cm)
Sweep: 34.3 degrees
Centre
Base: 4.28 inches (10.9cm)
Depth: 4.41 inches (11.2cm)
Area: 14.22 aquare inches (9.172cm)
Sweep: 31 degrees
FCS K3 PG Fins
Template designed in conjunction with Kelly Slater for down the line walls and long turns. The exact same fin ridden by Kelly Slater.
With the K3′s and the K2.1′s you should be set for pretty much any sort of waves you find.
FCS LB-1 PC Fins
Designed in conjunction with 7-time world champion Layne Beachley to provide more consistant speed and drive in average beach break conditions. Based on the hydrodynamic H-2 with a more swept centre fin to enhance the control and handling of the whole setup.
Fins (Foils - Skegs)
FCS Longboard Fin Adapter Box
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Use this box to put your favourite FCS fins in your 2+1 longboard setup and make it a thruster. Ideal for mini-mals and retro boards. Can also be used with kayaks and SUP's.
FCS Fins
FCS M.R. '78 Twin Fins
Mark Richard’s original four-title winning template designed for twinnies without a trailing fin.
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