Best Performance Fin Setups for Intermediate-Advanced Surfers

Hey everyone! Jesse here, stoked to share my take on performance fin setups for those of you pushing past the beginner stage. Choosing the right fins can seriously dial in your board's feel, giving you that extra edge in speed, drive, or maneuverability. This list covers some of my absolute favorites that'll help you elevate your surfing!

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#	Title	Fin System	Material	Template Focus	Average Price (USD)
1	FCS II H4 Tri Fins	FCS II	High Density Uni-Directional Carbon Fibre	Speed, Drive & Ultimate Control	196
2	FCS II Reactor PC Tri Fins	FCS II	Performance Core	Speed & Tight Turns	158
3	FCS II Kolohe Andino (KA) PC Tri Fins	FCS II	Performance Core	Drive, Pivot & Release	158
4	FCS II Carver PC Tri Fins	FCS II	Performance Core	Powerful, Drawn-Out Turns	134
5	FCS II Julian Wilson (JW) PC AirCore Tri Fins	FCS II	Performance Core + AirCore	Speed & Projection for Progressive Surfing	170
6	FCS II Performer PC Tri Fins	FCS II	Performance Core	Balanced Speed, Flow & Response	134
7	Futures AM1 Honeycomb Thruster	Futures	Honeycomb	Drive Through Turns & Balanced Flex	145
8	Futures F8 Blackstix Thruster	Futures	Carbon & Fiberglass Matrix	Speed Generating & Lively Feel	120
9	Futures F8 Alpha Thruster (Bureo NetPlus)	Futures	Recycled NetPlus + Carbon	Lightweight, Resilient Performance	65
10	FCS II Accelerator PC Carbon Tri Fins	FCS II	Performance Core Carbon + AirCore	Drive & Aggressive Turns	158
11	Futures F8 Thermotech Thruster	Futures	Thermotech	Reliable All-Around Performance	45