The reason why all of Love Surf's stock QUAD boards are FCS.

Below is a written description of the QUAD boards released by FCS and their relationship with FCS fins. After reading this, you will understand why all of Lovesurf's stock quad boards are FCS. Well, here you go!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What fins should I put on my quad surfboard? This is a question we get asked frequently in surf shops around the world. There is no single way to achieve high performance. For those who are planning to purchase a quad surfboard First, choose a surfboard equipped with FCS for the following reasons: 1. FCS is the lightest fin system in the world. 2. This allows the board to naturally balance exactly as the shaper intended. 3. FCS uses two small plugs to secure the fin, resulting in a very natural tail flex. The long, stiff, heavy boxes used in other fin systems can negate the natural tail flex performance and result in a heavy, static feel. 4. Using other heavy systems will shift the board's center of gravity more than 6cm towards the tail (a position the shaper doesn't want). For those who already own a quad surfboard with FCS It depends on what fins you're using now and what you want to improve about your surfboard. With new quad design variations being developed and more options being offered, the choice can be difficult. Here's an easy way to choose: 1. First, attach the side of your usual tri-fin to the front of the quad. M3, M5, M7, etc. 2. If your quad is equipped with an FCS center plug on the rear, try the following fins. Weight 45kg or less GS center fin etc. Weight 45kg to 65kg SF4 rear fin etc. Weight 60kg-80kg GX center fin etc. Weight 75kg or more ~ ​​G1000 center fin etc. Please note that this setting is only applicable when an FCS center plug is installed. If an FCS side plug is installed on the rear, please use a single foil fin of the same size as above. First, let's try surfing with this! NOTE: Quads are designed for a different surfing style than thrusters. You can't pivot on one foot like you can on a thruster. You maintain speed by shortening the arc (the radius of the turn) and by accelerating as you come out of the arc. You can accelerate out of the turn like you can on a thruster. You also accelerate more at the top of the turn. What is the condition of the board? Very good = Keep riding! Tail tends to slip off = Try a slightly larger back fin set. Tail heavy = try a smaller set of back fins. If your board is not picking up much speed, try a larger front fin. Can't turn well = Try smaller front and back fins. This is a basic guide to tuning a quad. Every surfer, board, and condition is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all rule. Many shapers choose different fin placements and tail designs for their quads. Experimenting for yourself will help you reach your performance level and develop a better understanding of the best performing surfboard and fin combinations. At FCS, we believe it's important that surfers understand which fins work best for them and why. The side fins you use on your thruster may also work on a quad, so you don't need to buy a new quad set. Sometimes the back fins will do the trick. Every surfer has their own preferences for the best fins for a quad, and FCS offers a number of quad-specific sets, including the S25, SF4, and PC5/GXQ. What's best for you will vary depending on the conditions, your ability, and your body size relative to the board. It's important not to assume that packaged quads are your only option. There may be more fin designs than surfboard designs. With so many options, you're sure to find the right fin for you. Feel free to contact us. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you now understand what I mean. And in the sentence, Quads are designed for a different style of surfing than thrusters. You can't pivot on one foot like you can on a thruster. You maintain speed by shortening the arc (the radius of the turn) and by accelerating as you come out of the arc. You can accelerate out of the turn like you can on a thruster. You also accelerate more when you top turn. This document will give you some hints on how to get the most out of quad boards, which are different from thruster (tri-fin) boards, and how to ride them to their full potential!