Fins

Single Fin

Normally found on longboards with one large single fin for hold or in retro fish/shortboard designs.

Twin Fins

Most common in retro fish surfboards. Designed for speed. The modern equivalent is the Quad Fin setup

3-Fins / Thruster

The most popular setup and best all round choice if in doubt.

4-Fins / Quad Fin

Considered faster and looser in performance. The compromise can be in the way the board turns and in how it handles in certain advanced manoeuvres. A good choice to loosen up a larger board that was chosen for paddling power and stability. Most common in fish surfboards, some longboards and in shortboards used by advanced riders.

5-Fins /Combo

Allows the choice between 4 fin or a Thruster setup. The board design needs to be adjusted to allow the flexibility to handle both options as not every surfboard shape allows for this setup