Demystifying Futures Fins | How to Choose the Right Futures Fins

Demystifying Futures Fins

How to Choose the Right Futures Fins


Welcome to a four-part series we are launching called Demystifying Futures Fins. Check back here for a new episode each Friday.

Episode 4

Trip Forman and Taylor Guest simplify twin fin selection.

  • Why twin fins?
  • When to go twin + trailers
  • Breaking down Futures construction

Episode 3

Confused about quad fins? Join Trip and Taylor Guest from Future Fins as they break down the anatomy and performance characteristics of quad fin setups, offering valuable insights into when and why you might choose them for your surfboard.

  • Understanding the “Why quad?”
  • Decoding quad fin components
  • Choosing the right quad set

Episode 2

Trip Forman and Taylor Guest simplify thruster fin selection by explaining the three main fin styles - rake, neutral, and pivot - and how they influence surfing performance. We’ll also cover how fin design & construction lead to the Futures Ride Number system!

  • Futures Ride Numbers breakdown
  • Choosing between fin constructions and stiffness
  • Sizing your thruster fins

Episode 1

Why are surfboard fins so confusing? Trip Forman talks with Taylor Guest from Futures Fins to help demystify the world of fin design. We'll cover different fin types, materials, and how they impact your surfing. Learn which Futures Fins are right for your style and conditions!

  • How fins affect performance
  • Futures Fins lineup breakdown
  • How to choose the right fins for YOU
Banner to shop Futures Fins

Shop this article

Futures AM1 Honeycomb Tri Fin Set-Teal/Navy-Medium
Futures AM1 Honeycomb Tri Fin Set-Teal/Navy-Medium

Futures AM1 Honeycomb Tri Fin Set-Teal/Navy-Medium

$145.00
Sale price  $145.00 Regular price  $145.00

Futures AM1 Honeycomb Tri Fin Set-Teal/Navy-Medium

Futures F6 Legacy Tri/Quad Fin Set-Green-Medium
Futures F6 Legacy Tri/Quad Fin Set-Green-Medium

Futures F6 Legacy Tri/Quad Fin Set-Green-Medium

$185.00
Sale price  $185.00 Regular price  $185.00

Futures F6 Legacy Tri/Quad Fin Set-Green-Medium

Featured collections

Futures Shop