FCS (fins) - Other Styles of Fin

Other Styles of Fin

The glassed-in style of fin attachment is a much more labor inducing process in which the shaper must reinforce the fin with resin and fiberglass and then sand smooth. This permanently fixes the fin to the board which, if impacted, can severely damage the fin and board. However, if done correctly this style of fin will provide the most support for the fin enabling it to respond and perform quickest when pressured in a turn.

The fin box system(or Future Fin), which also allows for the removal of fins, is attached by a similar process. Cutting out a slot, often with the use of a router, and situating the box into it with an epoxy or resin at the end of the shaping process. However, this style provides less strength where the box attaches to the board and will often crack and eventually fail over time. This design flaw subsequently made this style less popular. The FCS style of fin is growing more popular as more professional riders begin to prefer them.