Future Fins R8 Honeycomb Thruster Fin Set Blue L
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A large Rake thruster for hold and drive
Surfers researching future fins honeycomb thruster options in a large size are looking at the R8 Legacy Series, a large sized thruster in the Rake template category. The increased rake in this template is built specifically to provide hold through turns, which pairs with the Honeycomb construction for a balanced, all-around feel.
What makes it a Rake template
Where a Pivot template favors tight, loose turning, Rake is the opposite end of that spectrum, drawn out and control focused. Futures pairs that shape here with its Honeycomb construction, and per the vendor spec sheet the set carries a Balanced ride number of 5.9, built for riders 165 pounds and up.
- Template Category: Rake, drawn-out with control and drive
- Construction: Honeycomb
- Ride Number: Balanced, 5.9
- Size: Large, 165 pounds and up
Who rides a Rake thruster
The hold-through-turns character of a Rake template suits surfers who want their fins to lock in on longer, drawn-out turns rather than snap tight and loose, a setup that works well in the everyday beach break conditions South Florida surfers ride most sessions.
Fit and care
This set installs straight into a Futures fin box with no glassing required. Rinse the fins in fresh water after saltwater sessions and let them dry away from direct sun. Honeycomb construction is built for durability, but check the leading edges for nicks after sessions in shallow or rocky breaks.
Future Fins background
Future Fins was founded in 1996 by the Longo brothers, who brought an aerospace background in technical fabrication, including hydrogen fuel cell research, into fin design, a discipline that shows up in the precision of the Legacy Series template lineup this R8 belongs to.
Why buy it at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surfers since 1978, and our team can help you weigh Rake against Pivot and Keel templates so a large Honeycomb thruster like the R8 actually matches how and where you surf.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Future Fins
- Product
- Future Fins R8 Honeycomb Thruster Fin Set Blue L
- Gender
- Unisex
- UPC
- 815681024876
- MPN
- 1138-183-00
- Feature
- Template Category | Rake (drawn-out, control, drive)
- Feature
- Construction | Honeycomb
- Feature
- Ride Number | Balanced-5.9
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does a Rake template fin do?
- The Rake template category is drawn-out and built for control and drive, giving hold through turns rather than a loose, tight-turning feel.
- What is Honeycomb construction on Future Fins?
- Honeycomb is the construction used on this R8 Legacy Series set, giving a balanced feel for all-around performance.
- What size rider is this R8 set built for?
- This is the Large size, built for riders 165 pounds and up per the vendor spec.
- What is the ride number on the R8 Honeycomb thruster?
- It carries a Balanced ride number of 5.9 according to the vendor spec sheet.
- Who founded Future Fins?
- Future Fins was founded in 1996 by the Longo brothers, who came from an aerospace engineering background before moving into fin design.