Most freeride and freerace boards on the market are supplied with a fin. However, as soon as the fin is missing or you need a second track holder for your board, a sometimes tedious search begins.
In surf issue 3-2023, we explain all the basics about fins: How do the track holders actually work? What materials are used? What influence do the profile and shape have on the riding characteristics? And what size should you ideally equip your board with so that it suits your own requirements and the prevailing conditions?
In addition, we offer you an overview of the freeride and freerace fins on the market below (as of spring 2023), sorted alphabetically by brand.
These brands are included:
JP-Australia
Board manufacturer JP-Australia also offers accessory fins. For freeriders, the most popular model is the Ride into consideration. This is supplied as standard in G10 material for board models such as the Magic Ride. As an accessory fin, however, the model is only available as a GRP version. For large freeride boards, there is also the model Super Lightwind - in carbon construction and corresponding lengths.
JP Ride WL (Powerbox)
- Available lengths: : 32/36/38/40/44/48/52 cm
- Material: GRP
- Prices: 129 - 179 Euro
- Info
JP Ride WL (Tuttlebox)
- Available lengths: : 32/34/38/40/42/46 cm
- Material: GRP
- Prices: 139 - 169 Euro
- Info
JP Super Lightwind
- Available lengths: 56/60 cm
- Material: Carbon
- Box systems: Deep-Tuttlebox
- Prices: 229 - 239 Euro
- Info
K4 Fins
The British fin manufacturer K4 Fins specialises in affordable plastic fins. However, long gone are the days when K4 only had soft fins for wave and freestyle boards in its programme. With the modelCatch has also had a freeride alternative in its programme for some time now.
K4 Fins Fang
- Available lengths: 32/34/36/38/40 cm
- Material: Plastic composite with fibre filling
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox
- Prices: 79,95 Euro
- Info
Maui Ultra Fins
The fin specialist Maui Ultra Fins has a wide range for all disciplines. It goes without saying that this also includes designated freeride and freerace models. The fins in particularRide,X-Ride as well as the specially optimised for shallow waters and seagrassDelta-XT-50 are worth a look for freeriders.
Maui Ultra Fins Ride
- Available lengths: 26-48 (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, US-Box (26-36cm)
- Prices: 109 - 169 Euro
- Info
Maui Ultra Fins X-Ride
- Available lengths: : 34/36/38/40/42/44 cm
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox
- Prices: 139 - 169 Euro
- Info
Maui Ultra Fins Delta-XT-50
- Available lengths: 10-30 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, Deep-Tuttlebox
- Prices: 69 - 169 Euro
- Info
MFC (Maui Fin Company)
The Maui Fin Company is one of the best-known fin manufacturers in the world and many production boards are fitted with MFC fins. The brand's range in the freeride segment is correspondingly large. The standard modelHF Freeride is available in two designs - a GRP version and a carbon fibre version. The modelLiquid Pro on the other hand, is designed more for manoeuvring and is ideally used in small freeride and freemove boards. For hobby racers who want to tune their board with a fast fin for freerace/slalom, manufacturer MFC recommends theH1 Racing Black.
MFC HF Freeride
- Available lengths: 28-52 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: GRP
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox
- Prices: 104 - 165 Euro
- Info
MFC HF-Freeride Carbon
- Available lengths: 28-52 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: Carbon
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox
- Prices: 127 - 180 Euro
- Info
MFC Liquid Pro
- Available lengths: 28-52 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox
- Prices: 138 - 196 Euro
- Info
MFC H1 Racing Black
- Available lengths: 28-52 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, Deep-Tuttlebox (only 38 - 52 cm)
- Prices: 133 - 226 Euro
- Info
Patrik Finnen
In addition to boards and sails, Patrik now also has a well-assorted range of fins at the start. The model for the masses is probably the P-Ride It is designed to combine control, easy planing and speed in the best possible way. The model is a little more manoeuvre-oriented and therefore primarily recommended for small freeride boards and freemove boardsP-Style. On the other hand, if you like camber sailing and are aiming for speed runs and high top speeds, Patrik recommends theP-Race.
Patrik P-Ride
- Available lengths: 38-50 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox
- Prices: 189 Euro
- Info
Patrik P-Style
- Available lengths: 28-36 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox
- Prices: 149 Euro
- Info
Patrik P-Race
- Available lengths: 28-52 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Tuttlebox, Deep-Tuttlebox
- Prices: 189 - 209 Euro
- Info
Select fins
The French manufacturer Select has several models of fins in its programme for freeride and freerace applications. The modelStarter was specially designed for intermediates, it should be robust, easy to ride and offer a very stable inflow without spinouts. Significantly more performance-orientated, but still with a balanced ratio between planing, control and speed, theEdge G10 be. The Edge model is also available in elegant carbon fibre, theEdge Pro. Particular strengths in choppy, strong wind conditions are theS1 Hi-Wind G10 have. This is intended to provide sporty freeride or freerace boards with an extra portion of control in chop and thus enable high speeds even in rough conditions.
If you are mainly travelling in normal gliding winds, the modelS1 G10 compared to the S1 Hi-Wind G10. The fins in the S1 G10 line are designed to be a little more balanced and also offer more performance in light winds. The model with a stronger racing/slalom focus is clearly theRhino Pro. This should really come into its own on fast freerace boards and in combination with camber sails. According to the manufacturer, the Rhino Pro is the fin in the Select portfolio that generates the most lift in light winds. This makes it ideal for light wind slalom.
Select Starter G10
- Available lengths: 33/35/37/40/43/46 cm
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, US-Box
- Prices: 99 to 109 euros
- Info
Select Edge G10
- Available lengths: 29-49 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, Deep-Tuttlebox
- Prices: 129 - 139 Euro
- Info
Select Edge Pro
- Available lengths: 33-49 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: Carbon
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, Deep-Tuttlebox
- Prices: 185-195 Euro
- Info
Select S1 Hi-Wind G10
- Available lengths: 27-37 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox
- Prices: 180 Euro
- Info
Select S1 G10
- Available lengths: 37-45 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, Deep-Tuttlebox
- Prices: 175 Euro
- Info
Select Rhino Pro
- Available lengths: 29-53 cm (1 cm increments)
- Material: Carbon
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, Deep-Tuttlebox
- Prices: 290 - 295 Euro
- Info
Tekkno Sport
The fin range from the manufacturer Tekkno Sport is clearly structured. The freeride model suitable for the masses is designed toCrossover be. However, due to the fairly strong rake, manoeuvre orientation should be the main focus here. This makes the fin ideal for small freeride and freemove boards. If you are looking for more performance and top speed, you should choose theFree-Race with a visibly straighter outline and thinner profile. The modelTide on the other hand, is designed more for shallow waters. It is designed to offer plenty of surface area with a reduced draught.
Tekkno Sport Crossover
- Available lengths: 29/31/33/35/37/40
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, US-Box (29-35 cm)
- Prices: 99,95 - 109,95 Euro
- Info
Tekkno Sport Free-Race
- Available lengths: 34/36/38/40/42/44/46/48/50/53 cm
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, Deep-Tuttlebox (38-53 cm)
- Prices: 99.95 - 119.95 euros
- Info
Tekkno Sport Tide
- Available lengths: 26/30/33/36 cm
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, Deep-Tuttlebox (30-36 cm)
- Prices: 99,95 Euro
- Info
Unifibre fins
Manufacturer Unifiber is also well positioned in the fin segment. Here, too, the focus is on fins suitable for the masses with a good price-performance ratio. The modelFreeride G10 should enable easy planing, control and good top speed and thus appeal to a maximised target group. In addition to the standard Powerbox, US-Box and Tuttlebox systems, theFreeride G10also available for trim boxes, where the position of the fin can be varied. There is also the model for shallow waters Shallow Rider. The idea: lots of surface area, but little depth!
Unifibre Freeride G10
- Available lengths: 26 - 50 cm (2 cm increments)
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox, US-Box (only 26-32 cm), Trim-Box (only 30 -46 cm)
- Prices: 119 - 139 Euro
- Info
Unifibre Shallow Rider
- Available lengths: 30/32/34 cm
- Material: G10
- Box systems: Powerbox, Tuttlebox
- Prices: 119 Euro
- Info
