In case you haven't noticed Quad Fin setups are in and Future Fins is on point! Not long ago the surf world thought three was better than four, thus the Thruster revolution began. Fast forward to circa 2005 and the thought is/was that three is not better than four, they're just different. Thus depending on surf style, surfers will bicker over which is better when in all reality we all want a Quad in our quiver now. So, if you have a Quad Future Fins is there for you, designing a Quad line that was coming down the pipes long before Quads were cool. (again) So here we are and Future Fins has us saying, "Welcome back Quad!" Update: Future Fins has now turned the Stamps Quad into a 5-Fin as well!
The Future Fins Stamps Quad 5-FIn Set is made from lightweight Foam Hex Core Glass, giving them the look and feel of a glassed on fin. The Tim "Stamps" template is a balanced template designed for medium sized surfers. The medium tip and medium base on the Future Fins Stamps Quad 5-Fin allows you to stay on rail and makes it easy to generate your own speed. Future Fins has engineered the Stamps Quad with a medium flex pattern that's great for all conditions.
Height: 4.56 in. 11.33 cm.
Base: 4.45 in. 11.30 cm.
Height: 4.04 in. 10.26 cm.
Base: 3.76 in. 9.55 cm.
"Felt Solid"
- Aaron R., San Clemente, CA on the Futures Fins Stamps Quad Hex
Overall Fin Rating: 3.5
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 191 - 200 lbs.
Surfing Experience: (1 - 10): 8
Home Break: Trestles
Where did you surf these fins: Trestles, Salt Creak, local beach breaks
Wave Height: 2 - 4 - 6 ft.
Wave Conditions: Good
Misc. Wave/Location Information: N/A
Type of Board: Big Guy Shortboard
Board Size: 6 ft. 1 in.
Fin Setup: Quad
Misc. Board Information: Cole round tail "good waves" shortboard
Other Thoughts: Felt solid, good drive and a little on the stiffer side.
"Felt Soild"
- Aaron R., San Clemente, CA on the Futures Fins Stamps Quad Hex
Overall Fin Rating: 4
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 151 - 160 lbs.
Surfing Experience: (1 - 10): 9
Home Break: Ocean Beach
Where did you surf these fins: Mexico, Stands, Santa Cruz
Wave Height: 4 - 6 ft.
Wave Conditions: Excellent
Misc. Wave/Location Information: Mostly beach breaks, some reef breaks
Type of Board: Shortboard
Board Size: 6 ft. 1 in.
Fin Setup: Quad
Misc. Board Information: Wider flatter heavier 80's inspired template with five fin set up.
Other Thoughts: Nice and stiff, good for big turns in good waves, less forgiving, but lots of drive and pivot!
"Control in Juicy Waves"
- Tony H., Kailua, HI on the Futures Fins Stamps Quad Hex
Overall Fin Rating: 4.5
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 161 - 170 lbs.
Surfing Experience: (1 - 10): 7
Home Break: Sandy Beach
Where did you surf these fins: Full Point
Wave Height: 4 - 6 ft.
Wave Conditions: Good
Misc. Wave/Location Information: N/A
Type of Board: Hybrid
Board Size: 6 ft. 1 in.
Fin Setup: Quad
Misc. Board Information: N/A
Other Thoughts: Excellent fins! Good drive and control in juicy waves
"Get The Job Done"
- Craig S., Indialantic, FL on the Futures Fins Stamps Quad Hex
Overall Fin Rating: 4
Height: 6'2"
Weight: > 200 lbs.
Surfing Experience: (1 - 10): 7
Home Break: Indialantic, FL
Where did you surf these fins: Indialantic, FL
Wave Height: 2 - 4 ft.
Wave Conditions: Fair
Misc. Wave/Location Information: Beach break, conditions from waist to head high, poor to good conditions.
Type of Board: Hybrid
Board Size: 6 ft. 2 in.
Fin Setup: Quad
Misc. Board Information: Wide nose rocket tail -- 20 1/4, 2 1/2
Other Thoughts: Good drive and hold compared to old Future Vector 2. A bit too restrictive on smaller waves, but held good on chest high plus (mush or beach break). Overall opinion is they just get the job done. In the end, I prefer the Vector 2 for more liveliness, in spite of the better drive and hold of the Stamps. The Stamps I preferred in head high conditions.