FUTURES FINS

The SB1 Thermotech Futures Fins are side bites specifically designed to enhance the performance of your longboard or SUP when set up in a 2+1 configuration. Manufactured in Huntington Beach with a 4-degree rake angle, these fins feature the neutral SB1 profile to enhance stability, manoeuvrability and tracking on the wave face. The exclusive Thermotech construction eliminates the mushy feel of traditional plastic, delivering a consistent and responsive flex that builds speed to release it more effectively as you exit a turn. Extremely sturdy and lightweight thanks to their Truss Base, they fit perfectly onto Futures 3/4 side boxes. Sold in pairs, you can find them at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet and on waimea.fr.

The Futures Fins Neutral Thermotech thruster provides a reliable foundation for improving with every session. Its Thermotech construction offers consistent responsiveness, whatever the water temperature, for stable and predictable performance.

Designed to adapt to all wave conditions, this set of three fins is equally suited to beginners and those looking for a versatile, predictable set-up. A simple and effective ally for staying on line, building speed and gaining confidence on your board.

Available at Waïmea Surf Shop.

The Futures Fins SB1 Alpha are stabilising side fins that are ideal for setting up your longboard or SUP in a 2+1 configuration. Manufactured in the United States, the fins in the Alpha range are injection-moulded from an exclusive composite material combining recycled carbon and injected air, making them lighter than fibreglass whilst offering exceptional strength. Featuring the neutral SB1 profile with a 4-degree rake angle, this set provides excellent extra grip, manoeuvrability and stability on the face of the wave without weighing down the board’s handling. Sold in pairs, you can find them at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet and on waimea.fr.

The Futures Fins Quad Thermotech fin set (available with QD2 rear fin configurations in sizes 4.0 or 4.15) is the ideal choice for surfers looking for the natural speed and manoeuvrability of a four-fin setup. Designed using exclusive Thermotech technology, this highly durable range eliminates the ‘plastic’ feel of low-end composite fins to deliver a consistent and fluid flex. The two front fins provide excellent grip on bottom turns, whilst the two rear fins, featuring a symmetrical (50/50) foil, stabilise your line whilst facilitating rapid rail-to-rail transitions. An ultra-versatile, high-performance and accessible set to boost the drive of your shortboard or fish in all wave conditions, available from your specialist surf shop, Waïmea Surf Shop, in Anglet.

The Futures Fins SB1 Fibre (Fibreglass) are the go-to side fins for optimising the performance of your longboard, mid-length or SUP set up in a 2+1 configuration. Unlike composite models, their traditional solid fibreglass construction offers superior rigidity at the base to ensure flawless grip on the rail and absolute stability at high speed, whilst maintaining a smooth flex at the tip. With a 4-degree cant angle and a flat foil, these side bites significantly increase drive, making it easier to regain speed and maintain your line through critical sections of the wave. Sold in pairs, you can find them at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet and on waimea.fr.

The Futures Fins HS 2+1 is the official fin set designed in collaboration with shaper Hayden Cox of HaydenShapes. Specifically optimised to bring mid-length and high-performance longboards to life, this set combines a single centre fin with two side bites. Crafted from premium materials to deliver perfectly balanced flex, it offers a smooth glide, excellent acceleration out of turns and maximum directional stability in critical sections of the wave. It’s the ideal setup to unlock the full manoeuvrability of your hybrid board. Find this technical set at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet and on waimea.fr.

The Futures Twin 3/2 Reverse set from the Alpha series is a range of high-end fins that combines hydrodynamic innovation with cutting-edge eco-design. Manufactured in the USA, these fins are injection-moulded from a proprietary composite material combining ultra-lightweight recycled carbon fibre and injected air, offering exceptional strength and responsive flex. This model features patented Vector Foil technology with a unique three-dimensional twist (3 degrees of additional outward rake and 2 degrees less taper at the tip), which frees up the pivot whilst maintaining full grip on the rail. This exclusive concave profile generates instant acceleration and maximum propulsion in small to medium waves, making this pure twin the ideal choice to boost the performance of your modern fish or hybrid board. Available at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet and on waimea.fr.

The FCS II AM PG thruster fin set is the iconic signature model developed by the legendary shaper Al Merrick of Channel Islands Surfboards. Classified in the Shaper family, this iconic template is characterised by very wide side fins with an elongated base to generate maximum speed and drive right from the take-off. Its technical feature lies in a smaller centre fin, which reduces drag and allows the tail to be released instantly during the most radical manoeuvres and snaps at the top of the wave. Its high-end Performance Glass construction, made from layers of solid fibreglass, offers the stiffest flex in the range. This firm and stable structure ensures pinpoint control at high speed in powerful waves, point breaks and consistent beach breaks. Ideal for surfers with a powerful style who love to carve big bottom turns whilst maintaining exceptional manoeuvrability on the lip, this characterful set is available from your specialist surf shop, Waïmea Surf Shop, in Anglet.

The Futures Fins T1 Twin set is the brand’s benchmark twin-fin set, designed to deliver maximum speed and responsiveness. Manufactured using Honeycomb construction, it combines an ultra-lightweight core with a fibreglass lay-up to deliver a medium flex (Ride Number of 6.3), ensuring ultra-versatile performance in all conditions. Its design features a wide base that provides instant acceleration and remarkable drive right from the drop, combined with a tapered head and a fairly vertical profile that frees up the pivot for executing tight turns in the pocket of the wave. It’s the perfect choice to transform the performance of your modern fish or hybrid shortboard. Available at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet and on waimea.fr.

• Total control: Get the stability you need in hollow sections without sacrificing speed.
• Turns and acceleration: Chain together tight turns and maintain your drive with natural fluidity.
• Maximum versatility: Designed for the famous CI Twin Pin, this model fits perfectly on all your surfboards in

The Futures Fins Twin AMT RTM Hex (Al Merrick Twin) set is a high-performance configuration developed in collaboration with legendary shaper Al Merrick of Channel Islands Surfboards. Designed to maximise speed, drive and directional stability during deep carves, this set is ideal for enhancing your modern twin-fin surfboards or hybrid shapes on consistent point breaks and beach breaks. Its high-end RTM Hex construction with a honeycomb core ensures exceptional lightness and a very balanced medium flex pattern (balanced Ride Number), delivering smooth acceleration and excellent control underfoot. Thanks to its large surface area, this model offers reassuring grip during tight turns whilst retaining the sense of freedom characteristic of twin-fin boards. Find this top-of-the-range set at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet and on waimea.fr.

The Futures Fins HS Generation thruster fin set is the official signature model developed in collaboration with the renowned Australian shaper Hayden Cox, founder of Haydenshapes. Specifically designed to optimise the performance of iconic boards such as the Hypto Krypto, this fin features a slightly more vertical outline than average to provide excellent manoeuvrability whilst maintaining the necessary drive on the rail. Its strength lies in its high-end Generation Series construction, which represents the perfect evolution of Honeycomb technology. It incorporates unidirectional carbon strips at the nose to stiffen the base and ensure explosive acceleration on the bottom turn, combined with biaxial carbon fabric at the tail for dynamic and responsive flex on the wave face. Featuring the exclusive V2 Inside Foil technology, this set optimises water flow to generate maximum speed, even when the section lacks power. A versatile, high-performance choice to take your everyday shortboard to the next level, available from your specialist surf shop, Waïmea Surf Shop, in Anglet.

The Futures Fins CI Glass Twin Keel set is a set of keel-style fins developed by Channel Islands Surfboards to enhance the ride on your retro-modern fish and twin-fin boards. Entirely crafted from solid fibreglass using a high-end lamination process, this set offers a very stable and rigid traditional flex that guarantees absolute control at high speed and excellent shape memory when regaining speed. Its geometry is characterised by a very elongated base and a large overall surface area, which generate phenomenal drive right from the drop and maintain perfect grip on the rail through long, carving turns. Its unique outline has been slightly refined compared to the classic 1970s keels to free up the pivot and offer smoother, faster transitions from rail to rail.

The Futures Fins Pivot Blackstix thruster fin set (available for the P6, P8 or Rob Machado signature models) has been specifically developed to boost performance in small waves and soft beach breaks. Its high-end Blackstix construction combines a carbon and fibreglass matrix with a premium epoxy resin to deliver an ultra-light fin with excellent responsiveness. Thanks to the Pivot’s very straight profile (low rake), this set enables instant direction changes, ultra-tight turns and radical surfing right in the pocket of the wave. What’s more, the V2 Inside Foil technology enhances lift to generate and maintain maximum speed, even when the waves lack power. An essential choice to make your shortboard extremely lively, responsive and reactive, available at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet.

The Futures Twin Fins + 1 Mark Richards set is one of the most iconic set-ups in modern surfing, designed by the four-time world champion and legend of high-performance twin-fin surfing. This set perfectly combines the pure speed, manoeuvrability and freedom of a traditional twin-fin with the stability, drive and reassuring control of a classic thruster. Made entirely from solid fibreglass, it perfectly replicates the progressive and dynamic flex characteristics of a hand-cut fin. It comprises two large, wide-based vertical side fins to generate immediate drive, and a small, removable centre fin (trailer) designed to channel the board’s trajectory through tight turns. Extremely versatile, this rig suits a huge variety of boards (modern fish, hybrids, performance shortboards) in waves ranging from 1 to 6 feet. Available at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet and on waimea.fr.

The Futures Fins Jack Robinson thruster fin set is the official signature model developed in collaboration with the talented Australian World Tour surfer, renowned for his commitment to tubes and his explosive manoeuvres. Classified in the Rake category, this fin is characterised by a pronounced rake and a wide base, which provide exceptional acceleration, instant speed and optimum control through tight turns. Its key feature is a centre fin that is slightly smaller than the side fins – a strategic configuration that reduces drag and enhances manoeuvrability, making tight turns at the crest of the wave easier. Available in Honeycomb construction for versatile medium flex in all conditions, or in a rigid Techflex version for maximum control in powerful, hollow waves, this high-performance set is perfectly suited to modern shortboards. A technical model designed to push your limits, available at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet.

The Futures Fins AM Techflex thruster fin set features the famous signature template developed by shaper Al Merrick of Channel Islands Surfboards, combined with the brand’s most technically advanced construction. Designed to deliver powerful drive, this model features wide-base side fins and a smaller centre fin that reduces drag, allowing the tail to release easily at the top of the wave. The high-end Techflex manufacturing technology combines an ultra-lightweight core with a strategically positioned carbon and Kevlar grid. This process results in a stiff and responsive board (low Ride Number between 3 and 4), which maintains pinpoint control and absolute stability under immense pressure. It’s the ideal set for powerful surfers who want to execute big, high-speed bottom turns in hollow, solid waves or at point breaks, available from your specialist surf shop, Waïmea Surf Shop, in Anglet.

The Futures Twin + 1 Reverse 3/2 set is a revolutionary fin set designed to get the most out of your twin-fin board at full speed. Its unique name refers to a patented three-dimensional twist in the foil on the upper third of the fin, combining an additional 3 degrees of outward cant to free up the pivot and 2 degrees less toe at the tip to maintain total grip. Thanks to the exclusive Vector Foil concave profile, this setup delivers instant acceleration and phenomenal drive whilst remaining perfectly planted on the rail during tight turns. Complete with a small, removable rear stabiliser fin (trailer) to enhance control, this technical package is ideal for pushing the performance limits of your twin-fin in all wave conditions. Find this top-of-the-range set at Waïmea Surf Shop in Anglet and on waimea.fr.

The Futures Fins Stretch Quad fin set is the gold standard for high-performance quad set-ups, developed by the renowned Santa Cruz shaper William Riedel (Stretch Surfboards). Classified in the ‘Pivot’ category for its exceptional manoeuvrability and responsiveness, this set stands out for its very vertical profile and the duck-bill tip (beak-tip) characteristic of Stretch’s designs, allowing you to string together ultra-tight turns right in the pocket of the wave. Its premium Honeycomb construction utilises a resin-injection-moulded honeycomb core, resulting in a fin that is 25 per cent lighter than a traditional fin whilst maintaining excellent progressive flex (Ride Number of 7.4). The technical configuration combines an inner concave foil (V2 Foil) on the side fins to maximise lift and speed, with a 50/50 symmetrical foil on the rear fins to stabilise the line without creating drag. Ideal for optimising the acceleration and agility of your performance shortboard or hybrid board in beach breaks, this set for medium-sized riders is available from your specialist surf shop, Waïmea Surf Shop, in Anglet.