Choosing the right fins for your surfboard can completely change the way it performs in the surf: they are like the wings on a plane! Your surfboard fins are the connection between you and the wave and have a massive impact on the feel, stability, drive and maneuverability of a surfboard. At Vertigo Surf we love tinkering with fins, discussing Rake, Foil & Flex and we will find the right fins for you to get the most out of your local break. We carry a range of FCS and Futures compatible surfbaord fins including brands such as Captain Fin, Creatures, Shapers as well as FCS and Futures.
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The Greedy Beaver has a real shortboard feel with a compressed longboard outline, a true crossover board with midlength retro glide and shortboard maneuverability. Put it on rail while engaging the single to double concave, step on the rounded pin and it surfs like a shortboard in the pocket. Or take advantage of the single to double concave and large planing surface to trim effortlessly over dead sections. The beveled rail reduces the overall thickness,…
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An evolution of Rob’s popular “Go Fish’ model from 2017, updated with lessons he learned from the Seaside, this all new Too Fish model is built in Firewire Surfboards Helium Technology for light and lively response underfoot with significant durability improvements above other surfboard building methods given the use of aerospace deck skins on the top and bottom of the board, as well as a rail comprised of paulownia and balsa wood for controlled flex…
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Super tiday, light deck denting , bottom clean 6’x 19″x 2.38″x 27.2l FCSII boxers the real deal
A performance template Rob crafted to continue his exploration into the performance surfing world with his all-new shape, the Groove. A throwback to Rob’s performance days, the Machado Groove Fin Set is a performance template crafted for Rob’s continued exploration of the performance surfing world. This is the highest-performance fin template Rob’s ever designed. Rob took special care with this fin’s construction, wanting to create a technically progressive flex throughout the template. Because of the…
5Fin Thruster |
Futures |
The all-new Velox Fin Set is a rake template, and is the performance baseline for all Firewire Surfboards shapes. It was designed for maximum fun in all models shaped by Rob Machado, Dan Mann, and Daniel ‘Tomo’ Thomson. Built for drive down the line and controlled turns, the Velox Fin Set excels in open faces and long lines, in waves knee-high to well-overhead. This template has a beveled edge in the leading foil of the…
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Description The design story of the Seaside Quad began with the Go Fish in around 2016. I rode the Go Fish with keel fins. I’ve always loved keel fins. And at the time, I had never loved quads. I had never even really ridden quads before 2018. Sometime in early 2018, I began synthesizing the Go Fish board model into what would become the Seaside board model, and I had a moment where I recognized…
FCS II Futures |
Futures Rasta Quad The Rasta Quad, designed by freesurfing icon Dave Rastovich, is a medium size Speed Generating quad with a Ride Number of 8.5. The honeycomb construction combined with a V2 foil on the front fins creates a looser feel, allowing for high-speed surfing and quick direction changes. The bamboo in the base of the fin provides additional stability, for peak performance in high speed situations. Side Fins Rear Fin Area 14.72 11.03…
The Rob Machado Quad template was designed by Rob to compliment his Firewire/Machado Seaside model, with small wave performance surfing in mind. The set features an upright, pivot-style template, allowing the fins to have a very tight turning radius. Riders will notice quick response from the fins, and the perfect combination of speed and control. The Honeycomb construction is wrapped in a black exterior graphic and cosmic inner SIDE: Height | 4.85” Base | 5.7”…
The wait is over. After years of development, we are proud to release the John John Florence Signature Scimitar in Vapor Core construction. The John John Scimitar thruster is designed for performance surfing in small waves. John rides this fin when he needs to generate speed when the waves are small and lack power. These fins feature a full Vector foil, helping enhance lift and generate speed. The Scimitar Tip is represented by the cut-off…
Overview UNIQUE TEMPLATE Radically different side & centre fin templates create a powerful fin set with ultimate speed & drive. SIDE FIN PROFILE: Lower section produces maximum acceleration, while hatchet like tip creates stability & control. CENTRE FIN PROFILE: Highly raked elliptical outline reduces drag, and offers feeling of predictability when releasing through turns. FIN FOILS TEMPLATE: Thicker base with tapered tip optimises flex & regulates the release of energy during rail to rial transitions.…
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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, all-around) Construction | Fiberglass Ride Number | Speed Control – 3.0 Size | Medium Quad SPECIFICATIONS Side Fins…
FUTURES Pyzel Padillac Quad DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION The Pyzel Padillac Quad is a pivot template built in solid fiberglass construction. It has 80/20 foils on the front fins and 50/50 foils on the rear fins, designed to hold in large or powerful surfing conditions. Template Category | Pivot (tight-turns-loose) Construction | Fiberglass Ride Number | Speed Control – 3.4 Size | Medium Quad (145-175 lbs)
FCS II SPLIT KEEL QUAD FINS Overview 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 Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System. Recommended for all board types including modern fish and hybrid models with moderate-to-low rocker.
Futures BLACKSTIX 3.0 THRUSTER – Rob Machado (M Medium (145lbs – 195lbs) (65kg – 88kg) The Machado signature fin, designed by California style-master Rob Machado, is a medium size Speed Generating fin with a Ride Number of 9.8. This reissued set is now made in Futures’ proprietary Blackstix construction, but still with an additional layer of bamboo that’s become synonymous with the Machado thruster. The combination of carbon and bamboo materials and the V2 foil create…
Futures HONEYCOMB THRUSTER – AM2 (L) THRUSTER – LARGE The AM2 Honeycomb, designed by Al Merrick of Channel Island Surfboards, is a large size Balanced fin with a Ride Number of 4.6. Featuring a neutral flex pattern this fin is a more versatile option for bigger surfers in comparison to the Techflex model. The AM2 Honeycomb fin is designed to perform in a variety of conditions and features a smaller center fin for increased maneuverability.…
Futures Akila Twin Fin The Akila Twin fin redefines the classic theory of the twin-fin design and shapes it into a more high-performance model. The Akila twin’s fiberglass material combined with a wide base and extra tall height gives this fin maximum drive, while the thinner tip offers release and spring off the top. Side Fins Area 19.10 Height 5.40 Base 4.83 Foil FLAT
NEW SEASON COLOUR The AM2 Techflex, designed by legendary shaper Al Merrick of Channel Island Surfboards, is a large sized thruster in the Rake template category. The template features a wider base and refined tip, for the perfect mix of drive and release. The Techflex construction and flat foil give this fin a stable feel, making it ideal for controlling speed in more powerful waves. The centre fin is smaller than the side fins for increased…
“The Evil Twin” is a twin fin + trailer combo developed not just for the “Evil Twin” board model, but for any boards that revel on twin fin flare. The template is an exact replica of our twin fins designed for our original RNF close to 25 years ago. A friend in Florida recently dug up an actual mid 90’s pair of these hand foiled twins and sent them to me, claiming these large surface…
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Overview Sally Fitzgibbon’s signature fin. The smaller centre fin provides an exceptional tail release. Ideal for beach breaks. Ideal Conditions Hollow steep waves, punchy beach breaks. Board Types Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System. Performance boards with shallow concave and moderate-to-low rockers. Fin Family Reactor: Find Speed. Speed, tight turns & snaps.
FCS II FILIPE TOLEDO TRI FINS 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…
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Product Information OVERVIEW: Harley Ingleby’s high performance longboard thruster set. GEOMETRY: XL template with full base, high sweep and narrow tip. FCS II side fins + FCS II LB centre fin. FIN MATERIAL: Performance Core PERFORMANCE: Delivers maximum manoeuvrability and response for surfers who like to perform agreesive turns on a longboard. CONDITIONS: A wide range of conditions, particularly good in critical overhead waves. BOARD TYPES: Suitable for performance longboards, surf SUP’s and hybrid 2…
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FCS II POWER TWIN + STABILISER FINS Overview Highest area twin set in the FCS range; as a result, can be pushed harder through turns. Moderate sweep (rake), full tip and longer base delivers incredible drive and speed. Lower depth value maintains manoeuvrability and looseness off the top and through turns. Designed in collaboration with Harley Ingleby for use on his asymmetric twin model. Twin fin + stabiliser Board Types Designed to fit the FCS…
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