Twin Fin Surfboard Vs Quad Fin Surfboard – Which is Better?
Recently there has been a lot of debate on which of these fin setups work better. This issue has made a recent resurgence with many of the top pros including Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds, and Bruce Irons wielding the four fin option. While the quad fin surfboards are increasingly popular, both Twin and Quad have their own unique characteristics. Because of the lack of center fin, both options ride faster than their more contemporary thruster counterpart. Both are also much looser while turning than a thruster because of the elimination of the center anchor point. Twin Fin Surfboards: While both are looser while turning, you really feel a significant difference on the twin. Think of it this way, when the fins are small and there are less of them, so therefore the hold is not as great. The fewer anchor points in the water, the less resistance you are going to feel and therefore rail to rail surfing is a must. Because the fins are usually placed closer to the tail of the board the pivot po
