Futures

Futures Ando Blackstix 3.0 Tri Fin Set

THRUSTER - LARGE

Futures Ando Blackstix, designed by modern style guru Craig Anderson, is a large size Speed Generating fin with a Ride Number of 9.8. When tasked with the challenge of making Craig a signature fin we knew the speed generating characteristics of our Blackstix line would suit his effortless style perfectly. Carbon fiber in all the right places combined with our V2 foil allow him to easily create speed for big maneuvers on the face or in the air.

BLACKSTIX

Blackstix have a flexible Carbon Fiber tip that loads up and releases energy for generating speed when you need it. These are the lightest fins in the Futures line.

CENTER FIN

• AREA: 15.50''
• HEIGHT: 4.56''
• BASE: 4.54''
• FOIL: SYMM''

Futures EA Techflex Tri Set

Thruster / Medium / Rake Template

The EA Techflex, designed by Hawaiian shaper Eric Arakawa of Arakawa Designs, is a medium size thruster in the Rake template category. The Techflex construction and flat foil give this fin a stable feel, making it ideal for controlling speed in more powerful waves. Over 40 years of surfboard design won't do you wrong, trust Arakawa when the waves get interesting. 

• Template Category | Rake (drawn-out/drive)
• Construction | Techflex
• Ride Number | Speed Control – 3.1
• Size | Medium (65 – 80 kg)

The Stretch Quad, designed by Santa Cruz, Ca shaper William Riedel of Stretch Surfboards, is the performance quad that all other sets measure up to. The honeycomb construction combined with Stretch’s concave foil on the front fins and symmetrical foil on the rear fins create a unique feeling of traction and maneuverability, ideal for building speed. Both front and rear templates feature Stretch's signature beak-tip template to provide ultimate four fin performance.

• Template Category | Pivot (tight-turns/loose)
  
  
• Construction | Honeycomb
  
  
• Ride Number | Balanced – 8.9
  
  
• Size | Medium Quad (65 - 80 kg)

Pink/Black

Futures Tomo Quad Fibreglass Fin

The Tomo Quad, designed by Daniel Thompson of Tomo Surfboards, is a unique fin set-up designed around the El Tomo Fish model. With such a futuristic appearance, it’s no surprise these fins create the most speed and sharpest turns imaginable. The majority of the fin sits deep in the water, creating lift and acceleration. In combination with the flat foil front and rear fins, the cut-away base allows for quick direction changes, and maneuverability. Undeniably, they’re something everybody who loves quads must try. 

• Template Category | Pivot (tight turns, quick, loose) 
• Construction | Fiberglass
• Ride Number | Balanced – 7.9
• Size | Medium Quad

Fin Specifications

Futures Techflex 5 Fin Set Am2

The Futures AM2 Techflex 5-Fin, designed by Al Merrick of Channel Island Surfboards, is a large sized set in the Rake template category. As one of the most popular thruster fins in the Futures range the template features a wider base and refined tip, for the perfect mix of drive and release. The quad rears follow the same profile, offering a perfect option for a heavy foot or extra wide tail board. The 5-fin set is designed to be ridden as either a Thruster or Quad set-up, packaged together for more versatility through your quiver. 

• Template Category | Rake (drawn-out, control, drive)
• Construction | Techflex
• Ride Number | Speed Control – 3.4 (tri) / 3.1 (quad)
• Size | Large (180+ lbs)