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QS ALLROUND

The most versatile fin in the catalog. A single patch of tubercles on the leading edge for improved control without compromising speed. The perfect balance between maneuverability and efficiency. +54% lift vs FCS M-5.

ALLROUND — versatile fin with tubercles ALLROUND

vs FCS M-5

Direct comparison against the market reference fin. Same simulation conditions: real seawater, 7.5 m/s, 4 angles of attack. A single patch of leading-edge tubercles is enough to beat the reference lift by +53–56%.

MetricALLROUNDFCS M-5Improvement
Sustained lift199.0 N129.3 N+54%
Sustained L/D5.004.48+12%
Max L/D9.108.06+13%

Specifications

Dimensions and materials

Base (L) 550.0 mm
Height (L) 555.4 mm
Max thickness (L) 25.58 mm
Rake 55`u{00b0}
Sweep 5`u{00b0}
Twist (cant) 1.5`u{00b0}
NACA profile 0012
Weight (L, without box) 134 g
Biomimetics Light tubercles
Material PA-CF + 3K Twill
System FCS II

Available sizes

SizeBaseHeightVolumeWeight
S525 mm536.5 mm236.5 cm`u{00b3}90 g
M540 mm555.4 mm295.9 cm`u{00b3}116 g
L550 mm555.4 mm353.4 cm`u{00b3}134 g

Scaling factor design with thickness adjustments. All sizes maintain biomimetic proportions and curvature parameters.

Biomimetic feature

Light tubercles

A single patch of tubercles on the leading edge, less aggressive than the RADICAL. Better control in turns without penalizing top speed. The most balanced option in the catalog.

ALLROUND — leading-edge tubercles

4 mm amplitude tubercles with 3 cycles on the leading edge. Inspired by Megaptera novaeangliae pectoral flippers. They delay stall and improve control at high angles of attack without adding significant drag at cruise speed.

Tubercles

Megaptera novaeangliae

Amplitude 4 mm, 3 cycles on the leading edge. They delay stall and improve control in turns. +1.5`u{00b0} increase in stall angle with minimal drag penalty.

Clean profile

Pure design

No serrations or microchannels. The trailing edge and surface remain clean to maximize straight-line speed.

Versatility

All-terrain

Works in small, medium and large waves. The fin you take when you don`u{2019}t know what conditions you`u{2019}ll encounter.

CFD

Validated simulation

k-`u{03c9} SST turbulence, fine mesh (~3M cells), 4 angles of attack. Fluid: real seawater at 7.5 m/s.

ALLROUND CFD simulation — lift and drag curves by angle of attack
AngleLift (N)Drag (N)L/D
5`u{00b0}99.0711.009.00
10`u{00b0}198.6221.139.40
15`u{00b0}298.0049.016.08
20`u{00b0}397.50246.471.61
CFD ALLROUND — wake and pressure distribution visualization

Materials

Versatile manufacturing

Same manufacturing process as the RADICAL, but geometry optimized for versatility. PA-CF with 3K Twill reinforcement and epoxy coating. FCS II system.

Balance

555.4 mm height with NACA 0012 profile. Taller than the SPEED, more contained than the RADICAL. The sweet spot of the catalog.

All-in-one

Tubercles that provide extra control in turns without compromising speed. Works in any wave type and condition.

Universal

For the surfer who wants a single fin that does everything well. The Swiss Army knife of the catalog. Predictable performance in any situation.