Future Fins FAM1 Techflex Thruster Fin Set Black-Blue M
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Future Fins FAM1 Techflex Thruster Fin Set
This thruster fin set was designed by legendary shaper Al Merrick of Channel Island Surfboards, and it is built as a medium sized set in Future Fins' Rake template category. If you have been searching for a fin that trades speed for control the moment a wave stands up, the Rake template's wide base and refined tip are exactly that combination of release and drive.
Construction and Design
- Rake template category, a wide base paired with a refined tip for release and drive
- Techflex construction with a flat foil for a stable, predictable flex pattern
- Smaller center fin than the side fins, which increases maneuverability through turns
- Speed control ride number of 3.7, built for powerful waves rather than soft, mushy surf
Who This Set Is For
This is a set for a surfer riding real South Florida swell, the kind of steep, punchy point and beach break conditions that show up ahead of a passing front. The Rake outline and Techflex flex are suited to a rider who wants their board to hold a line under load rather than skate loosely, and the smaller center fin gives just enough freedom to redirect off the top without losing drive on the bottom turn.
Fit, Setup, and Care
The set installs into a Futures fin box on a compatible thruster setup. Rinse the fins in fresh water after every surf to clear salt and sand from the box and screw, and check that the screws are seated snug before each session so the fins don't work loose under load. Inspect the tips and base periodically for stress cracks, since a chipped tip will change how the fin releases in a turn.
Brand Background
Future Fins was founded by the Longo brothers, who brought an aerospace and hydrogen fuel cell fabrication background into fin design starting in 1996, applying that technical rigor to templates like this Al Merrick collaboration.
Why Buy from Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surfers since 1978, and we stock Future Fins sets like this one so you can match a proven template to the boards and conditions you are already riding here at home.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Future Fins
- Product
- Future Fins FAM1 Techflex Thruster Fin Set Black-Blue M
- Gender
- Unisex
- UPC
- 815681025279
- MPN
- 5510-443-00
- Feature
- Template Category - Rake (drawn-out | drive)
- Feature
- Construction - Techflex
- Feature
- Ride Number - Speed Control-3.7
- Feature
- Suggested Wave Type - Open face | Point-break
Frequently Asked Questions
- What template is the Future Fins FAM1 fin set built on?
- It is built in the Rake template category, which pairs a wide base with a refined tip for a mix of release and drive.
- What construction does the FAM1 Techflex use?
- Techflex construction with a flat foil, which gives the fin a stable feel for controlling speed in powerful waves.
- Who designed this fin set?
- It was designed by shaper Al Merrick of Channel Island Surfboards.
- What size rider is this fin set meant for?
- It is a medium sized thruster set intended for riders in the 145 to 175 pound range per Future Fins sizing.
- Is the center fin the same size as the side fins?
- No, this setup uses a smaller center fin than the side fins for increased maneuverability.