FCS 2 AM PC Air Core Tri-Fin Set Grey L
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Al Merrick's Signature Template, Built for Progressive Surfing
The FCS 2 AM PC Air Core Tri-Fin Set is Al Merrick's shaper fin template engineered for radical, progressive surfing. Designed to work with performance boards featuring deep concaves and moderate-to-extreme rocker, this set gives performance-focused surfers the speed, drive, and release they need to push their surfing forward.
The AM template is a collaboration between FCS and some of the world's leading surf athletes and surfboard shapers. It is the preferred fin choice of elite surfers and shapers who demand reliable, high-performance equipment in critical conditions.
PC Air Core Construction
These fins feature updated PC (Performance Core) construction with an ultralight AirCore interior. The AirCore technology reduces overall fin weight without sacrificing stiffness or responsiveness, resulting in a fin that feels lively underfoot and responds immediately to input through turns. The honeycomb hexagonal AirCore panels are visible through the translucent grey fin body, as seen in the product image, giving the set a distinctive look that reflects the engineering inside.
Raked Side Fins for Speed and Drive
The side fins use a raked template that produces exceptional speed and drive down the line. The rake angle keeps the fins engaged through drawn-out, powerful turns, making the AM template ideal for surfers who want to generate momentum and hold through critical sections rather than pivot quickly off the tail.
The smaller centre fin complements the raked sides by offering quick release through turns, so you get the hold and drive of the sides with a looser, more responsive pivot point at the centre. This balance suits powerful, committed surfing in hollow steep waves and punchy beach breaks where speed and drive through the pocket matter most.
FCS II Fin System Compatible
The FCS 2 AM PC Air Core Tri-Fin Set is engineered specifically for the FCS II Fin System. The FCS II tab-less design allows tool-free fin installation and removal. Simply push the fins into the boxes to lock them in place. No screws, no tools, no lost hardware.
Ideal Wave and Surfing Conditions
This fin set is designed for hollow steep waves and punchy beach breaks where a surfer needs to generate speed quickly and hold through powerful, drawn-out turns. The AM template's raked side fins excel when the wave face is steep and the pocket is tight, allowing progressive, committed surfing with added hold through critical sections.
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Specifications
- Brand
- FCS
- Fin System
- FCS II (tab-less, tool-free)
- Set Configuration
- Tri-Fin Set (3 fins)
- Template
- AM (Al Merrick)
- Construction
- PC (Performance Core) with AirCore
- Best For
- Hollow steep waves, punchy beach breaks
- Board Type
- Performance boards with deep concaves and moderate-to-extreme rocker
- Surfing Style
- Radical, progressive; powerful drawn-out turns with added hold
- MPN
- FAML-PC03-LG-TS-R
- UPC
- 9340935044191
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the FCS 2 AM fin template designed for?
- The AM template is Al Merrick's shaper fin design built for radical, progressive surfing on performance boards with deep concaves and moderate-to-extreme rocker. The raked side fins deliver speed and drive, while the smaller centre fin provides quick release through turns.
- What does PC Air Core construction mean on FCS fins?
- PC stands for Performance Core. The AirCore technology creates a hollow, ultralight interior within the fin blade, reducing weight without sacrificing stiffness or flex. The result is a highly responsive fin that reacts quickly to subtle weight shifts and input through turns.
- Are FCS 2 AM fins compatible with the FCS II fin system?
- Yes. The FCS 2 AM PC Air Core Tri-Fin Set is designed specifically for the FCS II tab-less fin system. Fins push directly into the FCS II boxes with no tools or screws required.
- What wave conditions suit the FCS AM fin set best?
- The AM template performs best in hollow steep waves and punchy beach breaks where speed through the pocket and hold through drawn-out, powerful turns are priorities. It is not optimized for gutless, slow surf.
- How do raked side fins affect surfing performance?
- Raked side fins sit further back in the fin cluster and angle toward the tail. This produces more drive and hold through longer, more committed turns compared to upright fins. The tradeoff is a slightly tighter pivot radius, which suits powerful progressive surfers who want to arc through full turns rather than snap quickly off the tail.
- Can I get the FCS 2 AM PC Air Core Tri-Fin Set at Island Water Sports?
- Yes. The FCS 2 AM PC Air Core Tri-Fin Set is available at Island Water Sports in store and online. For questions call us at 954-427-4929.
- What is the difference between a tri-fin set and a quad set?
- A tri-fin set uses three fins: two side fins and one centre fin. This configuration provides a balance of drive and pivot, favoring drawn-out turns with a defined centre tracking point. A quad set uses four fins with no centre fin, which can feel looser and faster through flat sections but with less hold on steep, hollow waves. The AM tri-fin setup prioritizes drive and hold, particularly suited to critical wave faces.