The updated Machado Seaside Quad fin set looks rad, surfs amazing and will make you surf better. The original Machado quad set was designed specifically for the Seaside with the drivey, basey feelings of a keel fin set — but it would also work in any quad fin board. This new version takes it to the next level, designed to create a more balanced, all-around performance characteristic across a variety of different surfboard shapes.
The front two fins are slightly more raked back than the original, and the two quad trailers are slightly more upright. This maintains the same carving characteristics of the original whilst adding a new ability to pivot more tightly and immediately. The front fins have 2 degrees less cant, a slightly fuller foil and are a slightly stiffer feel than previous versions. The back fins have more curve, fuller foil and are slightly stiffer than previous versions. Overall this gives the set a bigger and better sweet spot, enabling you to position your back foot more freely on the tail without sacrificing either a drawn-out carving ability or a quick, pivoting ability to slide the fins free when wanted.
This new iteration is slightly stiffer than previous versions and about 15% lighter due to the bamboo construction. Coming out of the Endorfins factory, you can be confident in the design and performance of this fin set.
