Your guide to longboard fin templates
We've heard that fins can contribute up to 40% of your board's performance. They are absolutely critical to providing stability, control, and manoeuvrability.
In this post, we'll explore the most popular longboard fin templates and uncover what makes them unique: all-rounders (Everyday single fins) and rudders (Stable fins).
Everyday Single Fins: Longboard fins for beach breaks
Our Everyday single fins are based on a classic all-rounder template and are the chameleons of the longboarding world, capable of adapting to wave conditions and riding styles.
It is a classic template to support your progression with its reliability and consistency. It's your go-to fin for all conditions at all ability levels.
Here's what you need to know about them:
- Design: All-rounder fins typically have a medium base, moderate rake, and balanced flex. This combination provides a good balance between drive, stability, and manoeuvrability.
- Performance: These fins excel in a wide range of conditions, from small, mushy waves to more powerful breaks. They offer stability for cruising, control for turns, and enough manoeuvrability to experiment with stylish noserides and cross-stepping.
- Conditions: These fins give you the control and movement you need to navigate beach breaks that are unpredictable and may require more sudden changes of direction.
Looking for a fin you can rely on to perform? Find your everyday single fin.
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Stable Fins: Longboard fins for noseriding
In our Stable fins we've taken the best elements of the hatchet, rudder and pivot fins to design the perfect fin template to improve your longboarding. It provides greater stability than our everyday template and you will notice the difference in your first session.
- Design: Rudder fins typically have a wider base, shorter rake, and stiffer construction. These features enhance stability, drive, and control.
- Performance: Rudder fins excel in generating forward momentum and maintaining straight-line tracking. They offer excellent hold and control during turns, allowing for smooth, sweeping arcs and graceful trimming.
- Conditions: If you're looking to advance your traditional longboarding skills such as cross-stepping, nose riding, and classic turns, Stable fins are your ticket to greater control, balance and stability.
Looking for a fin to improve your cross-stepping? Find your Stable fin.
Have fin questions?
Reach out on our live chat or contact us on Instagram @modestfins. Simply tell us the board you're riding, the conditions you surf and your goals - we'll help find the best fin for you.
Learn more by reading our comprehensive longboard fin guide.
