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…
5'4" 5'5" 5'6" 5'7" 5'8" 5'9" |
Super tiday, light deck denting , bottom clean 6’x 19″x 2.38″x 27.2l FCSII boxers the real deal
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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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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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.
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…
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)
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…
cool grey Black |
Overview Mick’s signature fin template delivers a dynamic, yet very controlled feel when performing powerful turns. Ideal for power surfers who like to snap hard off the top and carve long roundhouse cutbacks. This fin provides maximum drive. They are suited to open-face, down-the-line waves and are particularly good in point and reef breaks. Recommended for performance shortboard with moderate to extreme rocker. “They just feel solid under your feet. They’re made from solid fibreglass,…
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Overview The MB template offers freedom to perform tight turns in the pocket with an emphasis on speed. Sitting in the reactor family, the MB is considered a high performance fin because it responds incredibly fast, but still offers enough control so you can confidently lay into a turn with plenty of force. Tri/Quad (5 fin) set. Tri/Quad (5 fin) set. Ideal Conditions A wide range of conditions, particularly good in critical overhead waves.…
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FCS II JS PC Tri Fins Overview All new construction has enabled us to produce the most responsive JS fin to date. AirCore reduces weight and creates more stiffness in the bottom 2/3 of the fin. The carbon tissue inlay helps distribute the flex where it’s needed most and provides quicker memory recall when executing a turn. The extra-long base produces lots of drive and speed. The tip is quite tapered and narrow which allows…
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Black/Yellow |
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…
Overview The SE template was developed by Marcio Zouvi and sits in the Accelerator Family. It was refined with the help of the elite SE team including Kanoa Igarashi. In fact, the outline is very similar to the Performer and Accelerator templates with a touch more sweep and a little less area in the tip. Recently updated with carbon tissue inlays and AirCore construction, the SE fin is stiffer than the original version allowing it…
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Overview Al Merrick’s template is designed for radical, progressive surfing. The raked side fins produce exceptional speed and drive, while the smaller centre fin on the medium and large templates offer quick release through turns. Ideal Conditions Hollow steep waves, punchy beach breaks. Board Types Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System. Performance boards with deep concaves and moderate-to-extreme rocker. Fin Family Carver: Find Power. Powerful, drawn-out turns with added hold.…
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Overview Gabriel Medina has rekindled his partnership with the FCS team. This time around, he brings a new dimension with his new signature GM Performer template with a custom flex pattern and smaller centre fin. Medina’s illustrious 3 x WSL World Titles were paved with the reliability of the Performer template. This latest GM Performer incorporates AirCore technology, producing a custom flex pattern that sits between the PC and PC Carbon constructions. This flex strikes…
L M XL |
Kolohe Andino’s ‘KA’ signature fin. Delivers a lively mix of drive, pivot and release. Overview Kolohe Andino’s signature fin delivers a lively mix of drive, pivot and tail release. Designed for performing fast, explosive turns and airs on and above the wave. 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. …
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FCS II SHARP EYE PC TRI FINS Marcio Zouvi’s ‘Sharp Eye’ shaper fin. A versatile all round Performance Core fin with a larger base, ideal for controlled power turns in critical sections. Overview Developed in conjunction with Marcio Zouvi from Sharp Eye Surfboards. High Performance fin with a larger base, maintains lots of drive with plenty of release off the lip Controlled high speed turns in punchy conditions. Suited to performance and hybrid shortboards. Sharpeye Beginning his…
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FCSII PYZEL PC TRI FINS Overview The longer base and narrow, tapered tip injects some critical elements for surfers who like to drive hard off the bottom and get the fins free off the lip. Ideal Conditions Like a typical All-Round fin, the JP feels reliable in different waves and boards. It’s fast and loose with an underlying feeling of control, that’s not overbearing. Board Types Designed to fit the FCS II Fin System. High-performance…
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