The Firewire Machado Groove Futures Compatible Tri-Quad Fin Set was designed to pair with Rob’s favorite performance shape: The Groove. A throwback to Rob’s performance days, the Groove Thruster Set is a performance template crafted for Rob’s continued exploration of the performance surfing world.
Fin Size Detail
| Fins | Height | Base | Area |
| Rear | 4.56" [116mm] | 4.65" [118mm] | 15.66" [9100mm] |
| Quad | 4.12" [105mm] | 4.00" [104mm] | 12.40" [7000mm] |
| Front | 4.56" [116mm] | 4.64" [118mm] | 15.66" [10100mm] |
Product Info
The Firewire Machado Groove Futures Compatible Tri-Quad Fin Set was designed to pair with Rob’s favorite performance shape: The Groove. A throwback to Rob’s performance days, the Groove Thruster Set is a performance template crafted for Rob’s continued exploration of the performance surfing world.
Fin Size Detail
| Fins | Height | Base | Area |
| Rear | 4.56" [116mm] | 4.65" [118mm] | 15.66" [9100mm] |
| Quad | 4.12" [105mm] | 4.00" [104mm] | 12.40" [7000mm] |
| Front | 4.56" [116mm] | 4.64" [118mm] | 15.66" [10100mm] |
Product Details
- Fin Type: Futures Fins Compatible
- Size: Medium/Large
- Template: Pivot
- Foil: Inside Foil to Flat
- Fin Configuration: Tri-Quad
- Fin in Set: Five
- Construction: Bamboo Core with Carbon
- MPN: FRGRML5BLN3WOD
Product Construction
Bamboo Core with CarbonThe entire core of this fin is bamboo. Firewire layered materials on top of the bamboo starting with carbon on the leading edge to stiffen it up the most, followed by a thinner layer of carbon in the middle, and then they left exposed bamboo on the trailing edge. What they've created is a progressive flex. Starting at the leading edge working out to the trailing edge of the fin. You're getting some bamboo love right there.
Additional Info
A throwback to Rob's performance days, the Machado Groove Fin Set is a performance template crafted for Rob's continued exploration of the performance surfing world. This is the highest-performance fin template Rob's ever designed.
Rob took special care with this fin's construction, wanting to create a technically progressive flex throughout the template. Because of the various carbon layups in combination with the bamboo core, the leading edge is stiffer while the trailing edge has more flex. This construction's progressive flex provides spring and liveliness out of every turn, while maintaining the immediate response and drive required for high-performance surfing.
This fin set comes as a 5 Fin Set because although Rob original designed the Groove as a Thruster, he quickly became hooked on the Quad configuration. It's offered in size Medium/Large as it's larger than a typical Medium but smaller than a typical Large.
Wave Type
The Machado Groove Fin Set is a throwback to Rob's performance days, and is a five fin template for high-performance surfing. This fin set is lively and responsive in punchy, hollow waves from around waist-high to overhead. The construction's progression flex provides spring and liveliness out of every turn, while maintaining the immediate response and drive required for high-performance surfing.
Fin Template
While this is an Upright (pivot) template, it still has Rob's hybrid DNA with a lengthened base. Rob took special care with this fin's construction, wanting to create a technically progressive flex throughout the template. Because of the various carbon layups in combination with the bamboo core, the leading edge is stiffer while the trailing edge has more flex. This construction's progressive flex provides spring and liveliness out of every turn, while maintaining the immediate response and drive required for high-performance surfing.
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase you may return it for a refund, or exchange within 30 days of receiving your order.
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