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Futures BMT Fiberglass Twin Fin Set
The Futures BMT Twin Fin Set brings Britt Merrick's design vision together with Futures' precision fiberglass construction. Originally conceived to maximize the performance and flow of the CI Twin Pin, this setup translates directly to any twin fin board where you want a blend of drive, hold, and release. The result is a fin that stays engaged through turns while giving up speed and flow when you ask for it.
Keel Template: Drive, Trim, and Speed Control
The BMT uses a Keel-category template, a platform built around speed control, drive, and trim. Keel fins are known for generating paddle-driven momentum down the line, locking into trim with authority, and releasing off the back foot when you want to redirect. The BMT interprets that classic geometry through Britt Merrick's preference for a large twin that surfs with purpose rather than looseness. Expect solid drive out of the pocket, a planted feel through rail-to-rail transitions, and a release that rewards committed surfing.
Fiberglass Construction
Futures builds the BMT in fiberglass, the construction that most closely replicates the feel of a classic hand-foiled glass-on fin. Fiberglass delivers flex that loads gradually and releases smoothly, putting energy back through the tail at the end of a turn rather than absorbing it. Compared to stiffer composite materials, fiberglass gives the BMT a lively, connected feel underfoot that suits the flowing style the template is designed for. The woven surface visible on the fin face is not cosmetic; it is structural, contributing to the controlled flex pattern Futures engineers into every fin.
Futures Fin System Compatibility
The BMT set is built on the Futures Fins tab-and-screw system, the industry standard for security and alignment. Fins drop straight in, lock flat against the box face, and do not shift under load. No tools are needed for removal, and the system is compatible with all boards routed for Futures boxes. If you are running a twin setup or converting a thruster to a twin, the BMT drops in without modification.
About Futures Fins
The Longo brothers built Futures Fins in 1996, bringing an aerospace fabrication background to surfboard fins at a time when the category had seen little engineering rigor. Their experience tackling complex aerospace components and fabricating hydrogen fuel cells gave them both the materials knowledge and the precision tooling to produce fins with consistent flex and foil profiles at scale. That foundation still drives how Futures designs and builds every fin in the lineup, including the BMT.
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Specifications
- Template Category
- Keel (speed control, drive, trim)
- Construction
- Fiberglass
- Fin Configuration
- Twin (set of 2)
- Fin System
- Futures
- Designer
- Britt Merrick
- MPN
- 1042-261-20
- UPC
- 815681024401
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does BMT stand for in Futures Fins?
- BMT stands for Britt Merrick Twin. Britt Merrick is the shaper behind Channel Islands Surfboards, and the BMT is his signature twin fin template designed in collaboration with Futures Fins for drive, hold, and release in twin fin setups.
- What type of boards do the Futures BMT Twin Fins work in?
- The BMT was conceived alongside the CI Twin Pin but works well in any twin fin board. If your board has Futures twin fin boxes, the BMT can be used to dial in drive and flow whether you are on a fish, a retro twin, or a modern twin performance shape.
- What is a Keel fin template and how does it affect surfing?
- A Keel template is characterized by a wide base and a swept, low-aspect foil that excels at speed control, drive, and trim. Keel fins generate momentum and hold a line down the line powerfully, then release off the tail when you drive off your back foot. The BMT uses this template to deliver that classic twin fin feel with modern precision.
- How does fiberglass construction compare to other Futures materials?
- Futures fiberglass construction offers a flex pattern closest to a traditional glass-on fin: gradual load-up and smooth release through turns. It is livelier than carbon or honeycomb composite options and suits surfers who want feel and connection over maximum stiffness. The BMT in fiberglass is built for surfers who prize flow and drive over snap-response.
- Are the Futures BMT fins compatible with my board?
- The Futures BMT Twin Fin Set is compatible with any surfboard routed for Futures fin boxes in a twin configuration. Check that your board has twin Futures boxes; if so, the fins drop in using the standard Futures tab-and-screw system with no additional hardware required.
- What is included in the Futures BMT Twin Fin Set?
- The set includes two BMT fins (left and right) in Futures' fiberglass construction. Futures fin screws are typically included; confirm at the time of purchase. No fin boxes or installation hardware beyond what is standard for the Futures system is required.
- Where can I buy the Futures Fins BMT Twin Fin Set?
- The Futures Fins BMT Fiberglass Twin Fin Set is available at Island Water Sports in store and online. Staff can help you match fins to your board and surfing style.