Futures Fins Ando Blackstix Thruster Fin Set Black L
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A signature thruster built for effortless airs
Anyone searching futures blackstix thruster or looking specifically for the Ando signature model has found the Craig Ando Anderson Blackstix, a large thruster in the Neutral template category designed around Ando's effortless surfing style, the kind on display when he boosts his signature airs.
What the Blackstix construction delivers
Futures Blackstix fins feature a V2 inside foil that generates and maintains speed throughout turns. The precision carbon and fiberglass matrix construction is paired with specialized epoxy resin to produce a very lightweight fin with a livelier, more responsive feel underfoot. Per the vendor spec, this large set carries a Speed Generating ride number of 8.7.
- Template Category: Neutral, all-around and versatile
- Construction: Blackstix, carbon and fiberglass matrix with epoxy resin
- Ride Number: Speed Generating, 8.7
- Size: Large, 165 pounds and up
Who this set is for
Because it favors speed generation and an all-around Neutral shape, this large Blackstix set suits bigger, more aggressive surfers who want a lightweight, responsive fin that helps carry speed through turns, the kind of setup that gets used across South Florida's everyday beach break lineups.
Fit and care
This set installs directly into a Futures fin box, no glassing needed. Rinse in fresh water after every saltwater session and dry away from direct sun. The carbon and fiberglass matrix is built to be lightweight, so inspect the fin base and foil for stress cracks after hard sessions or impacts.
Futures background
Futures was founded in 1996 by the Longo brothers, who came from an aerospace background fabricating technical parts and hydrogen fuel cells before applying that engineering approach to fin design, which carries through in the precision V2 foil work on the Blackstix line.
Why buy it at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has served South Florida surfers since 1978, and our team can walk you through signature fin models like the Ando Blackstix so you know exactly how the ride number and template match your board and surfing style.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Future Fins
- Product
- Futures Fins Ando Blackstix Thruster Fin Set Black L
- Gender
- Unisex
- UPC
- 815681025552
- MPN
- 4605-472-00
- Feature
- Template Category - Neutral (all-around | versatile)
- Feature
- Construction - Blackstix
- Feature
- Ride Number - Speed Generating-8.7
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Futures Ando Blackstix made of?
- It uses a precision carbon and fiberglass matrix construction paired with specialized epoxy resin, built to be very lightweight.
- Who is the Ando signature fin named after?
- It is Craig Ando Anderson's signature model, designed to cater to his effortless surfing style, including his signature airs.
- What does the V2 inside foil do on Blackstix fins?
- The V2 inside foil generates and maintains speed throughout turns.
- What template category is the Ando Blackstix?
- It sits in the Neutral template category, described as all-around and versatile.
- What weight rider is this Large Blackstix set built for?
- This Large size is built for riders 165 pounds and up per the vendor spec.