The FCS TC Aqualine Fins were designed and tested by World Champion Tom Carroll and they are now available in a Thruster, Quad or 5-Fin set up. (A Tri-Quad) A tri-quad set is a 5 fin set that can be used as a quad or a thruster. These are the first Tri-Quads available using PC Technology, for the feeling of a traditional glass fin with the added advantage of reduced weight. The FCS TC Aqualine Tri-Quad allows the rider to utilize the advantages of multiple fin combinations in one set of fins. The FCS TC Aqualine center and front side fins share the same template and area for use as a thruster and the combination of front and rear side fins create a unique and proven quad set up. The cant on the TC Aqualine Fins is set at 6 which translates to smother rail-to-rail transitions, faster response and added performance when the board is set on rail. The FCS TC Aqualine quad rear fins have a 70/30 foil to enhance handling and water flow, while the front fins have the 6º cant to allow smoother rail transitions and increase hold through multiple angles of attack.
Base: 4.50 in. 114 mm
Depth: 4.41 in. 112 mm
Base: 3.46 in. 88 mm
Depth: 3.66 in. 93 mm
"Tight Turns"
- Kevin O., South Daytona, FL on the FCS TC Aqualine Quad
Overall Fin Rating: 5
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 171 - 180 lbs.
Surfing Experience: (1 - 10): 5
Home Break: Sunglow Pier
Where did you surf these fins: Sunglow Pier
Wave Height: 4 - 6 ft.
Wave Conditions: Good
Misc. Wave/Location Information: Big Sets
Type of Board: Fish
Board Size: 6 ft. 8 in.
Fin Setup: Quad
Misc. Board Information: Round Nose Fish Noserider
Other Thoughts: Great control and very nice tight turns, these fins also hold speed through turns and mush.
"Loved 'em"
- Aaron H., Waianae, HI on the FCS TC Aqualine Quad
Overall Fin Rating: 4
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 151 - 160 lbs.
Surfing Experience: (1 - 10): 7
Home Break: Makaha
Where did you surf these fins: All over Oahu
Wave Height: 2 - 4 ft.
Wave Conditions: Good
Misc. Wave/Location Information: N/A
Type of Board: Fish
Board Size: 5 ft. 11 in.
Fin Setup: N/A
Misc. Board Information: N/A
Other Thoughts: Loved em!
"Opened up for high performance"
- Michael K., San Rafael, CA on the FCS TC Aqualine Quad
Overall Fin Rating: 4
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 171 - 180 lbs.
Surfing Experience: (1 - 10): 5
Home Break: Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach
Where did you surf these fins: Cron, Ocean Beach, Steamer Lane, Pleasure Point, Blacks
Wave Height: 4 - 6 ft.
Wave Conditions: Fair
Misc. Wave/Location Information: N/A
Type of Board: Shortboard
Board Size: 6 ft. 1 in.
Fin Setup: Thruster
Misc. Board Information: N/A
Other Thoughts: Good Fins, very maneuverable, really opened up the high performance nature of the board they were being used on.
"Didn't seem to hold"
- Jason O., Lake Mary, FL on the FCS TC Aqualine Performance Core (5-Fin)
Overall Fin Rating: 2.5
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 181 - 190 lbs.
Surfing Experience: (1 - 10): 7
Home Break: New Smyrna Beach
Where did you surf these fins: New Smyrna Beach Inlet
Wave Height: 4 - 6 ft.
Wave Conditions: Fair
Misc. Wave/Location Information: Small clean day 2-3ft to small slop.
Type of Board: Hybrid
Board Size: 6 ft. 0 in.
Fin Setup: Quad
Misc. Board Information: 6ft QF Floaty Five
Other Thoughts: Rode only a few times as the cant on this fins made them seem like they wouldn't hold in the wave well and a little on the small size for my liking. Only rode as a quad. Fast rail to rail turns but didn't seem to hold in the pocket or on the face well. Seemed like they wanted to slide out in tight turns.