Just hearing Donald talk opens a world of possibilities and how those could look on the wave

One good barrel tip I learned from watching the footage - if there's a good wave and someone else is on it, BURN them and get tubed. A question I have for you, Mr. Sullivan: I keep getting burned on all of the good waves at Salt Creek, so when I'm in the barrel a wall of water comes down on my head and I can't make it out. Any tips??

"Não se preocupe com o futuro ", kkkkk

Why leashless?

Would love to hear other more mainstream shapers as well talk about some of the more techncial aspects of shaping. Stuff like where they fade the hard edge out near the front fins, fin placement, rail shape, etc.

ITS ALL ABOUT $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ! Surfboard manufacturers have people called 'sanders' . They get paid by 'piece rates' . If you lined up 5 boards with plugs and 5 boards with 'glass-ons' , they're going to walk straight pas the 'glass-ons' and do the plug boards . Then you have the surf shops . Do you reckon they would be happy if you took out FCS/Futures fin sets for $130 . They take up no shelf space and are high turnover items . There is way more to say about the physics but anyway you look at it , removeable fins are here to stay .

Interesting video! Thanks!

Thank you Donnie. Thank you Usedsurf. Looking forward to the next two parts

Appreciate the honest Fin chat!

This was an awesome listen and watch with my morning coffee. I will always love how certain shapers will always have their own little special techniques or special theories on board building. Gotta respect the craft and passion for surfing!

Wow, that fin demo is dope. And the buy and try

i like my yago fins 🤙

is a 10" pivot fin too big for a 9' classic longboard? I have a 10" andy bolt pivot and feels like it causes too much drag. Considering getting a shorter pivotfin ...9" or 9.5" pivot to be exact.

White fins are my favorite 'fin art'.

The Wade Goodall fins seem relatively 'dead' in surfing performance.

I don’t think Captain Fin Co customer service is easy to contact. I had a difficult time finding the phone number and once I found it no one picks up.

The mayhems are better on boards with a lot of exit rocker and narrower tails apparently

I wonder how these and the 3/2 would be as a twin +1

How do these compare to the John John Scimatar fins?

"sub par" T_T meanwhile florida be like zzzzz

Is there a texture on that graphic on the leading edge? I have the Robinsons and they have almost a gritty feel on the graphic kinda cool futures is trying lots of neat things

You guys have some super sick second hand boards. Pity that you're so far from South Africa 😂

Sick I need to sign up for this 30 day

please more content like this

Love the prospect of your fin programs and would be right in the mix if you guys were in Europe😅

One of the best videos I’ve seen. Gonna try reaching out further in front with my back hand. Giving advice on where to look and when is super helpful. When I’m popping up, should I be looking down the line or where I want to start the bottom turn? At what point in the bottom turn am I looking for the vertical section?

Any one know about removing the tail pad from a tufflite surfboard.not sure if it would peel the paint off

Do these fins have a concave on the inside like blackstix?

Can you play like Hendrix with a signature Stratocaster?

Futures is the future FCS are falling behind at a rate of knots!

No you can't surf like jjf with any fins

Love all your fin reviews, thanks so much!

Do we know if they are going to accommodate the lighter dude and give us a medium?

Can yall do a review of the new christenson future quads?

Thanks for this review! How do they compare to the regular Vector 3/2?

Looks like the FCS H4 fins

I'm not sure if you guys have done a video or not but can you fill me in on the fins for the bobby quad? Kind regards Justin

Definitely looked like they held too much! Didn’t look like they built speed as much as the Vector 3/2s either. Thanks for the explanation that they’re not the same!

Sick! Been waiting on this review. I was also curious about the comparison between these and the Vector 3/2 large. Would these maybe hold better in a bit bigger surf?

As a fellow Synthetic 84 rider, I appreciate you trying these fins in that board! I've been riding the Mayhem 2.0s, maybe I'll give these Scimitars a try

How do these compare to the vector 3/2 in feel? I have the vector 3/2 large. They are less driven than my Robert’s Large in generations tech but the vector are less tracky in smaller surf.

Aesthetically, white fins are most enjoyable.

JS is doing a few models that are pretty close to the 90s dims but with modern rocker and thickness.

Thanks for saving us from blind consumerism! I share the similar option, but a bit more complicated. On the way to 'magic fins' I prefer trying many of them. I used to ride "Legacy Neutral", and then I tried Pyzel fins and like their drive. Now Pyzel are my default fins for good waves. I also tried Blackstix and they are definitely faster. So now they are my default fins for gutless surf. One gap that I'm gonna bridge is trying out rakes fins. I've never tried something like AM and I'm on my way to do so. Overall, thanks for the vibe and insights!

This one goes to eleven. If an epoxy board is lighter and more buoyant just make it a little smaller.

Thanks for the comparison explanation! Actually, epoxy produces heat. If you build up too thick, epoxy will heat up, smoke, and crack. Not really a problem with thin skinned surfboards, more of a problem with boats and bigger things with thicker structure. Don't run over the kid's board. You cut back and he thought you were going to spear him! Yikes!

Thanks for the advice! You look professorial!

How would you compare the AM 2 to the Mayhem 3.0 ? I have the EA but not my fin of choice, I love the older YU but they are no longer available, they would be close to the AM..whatcha think?

I think it's cool you're doing a comparison. You said they're not shaped the same. If you want the same feel coming out of a EPS blank with epoxy resin then you just have your shaper make the board a 1/6 to an 1/8 thinner. That way you don't get the chatter with offshore winds and chop. I think your outlook is kind of the old school before they perfected the way they can make them feel the same. You have all three Florence Brothers running EPS epoxy boards. They must not be hard to ride in offshore conditions. That's probably why John runs such a thin board. Not talking shit just throwing my two cents out. 🤙🏼

Kerluke Row