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Optimized versatility

QS ALLROUND

The fin that does everything well. Subtle tubercles on leading edge, NACA 0012 profile. +54% lift vs FCS M-5 with balanced performance in 80% of conditions.

ALLROUND — versatile fin ALLROUND

vs FCS M-5

The ALLROUND competes directly with the M-5 in the versatility segment. +54% advantage in average lift with better efficiency across the entire range.

MetricALLROUNDFCS M-5Improvement
Avg lift199.0 N129.3 N+54%
Avg L/D5.004.48+12%
Max L/D9.108.06+13%
ALLROUND — production side view

Specifications

Geometry and materials

Height (L) 150.0 mm
Base (L) 155.4 mm
Max thickness (L) 25.58 mm
Rake 15°
Sweep
Twist tip 1.5°
NACA profile 0012
Weight (L, laminated) 134 g
Biomimetics tubercles (subtle)
Material PA-CF + 3K Twill
System FCS II

Available sizes

SizeHeightBaseAreaWeight
S125 mm136.5 mm236.5 cm²90 g
M140 mm155.4 mm295.9 cm²126 g
L150 mm155.4 mm313.4 cm²134 g
XL170 mm187.4 mm408.5 cm²199 g
XXL185 mm205.4 mm486.1 cm²256 g

Final measurements and weights with epoxy coating + carbon fiber.

Biomimetic feature

Subtle tubercles

The ALLROUND carries a single feature: low-amplitude tubercles. Just enough to improve control without penalizing top speed.

1

Tubercles

Megaptera novaeangliae

Amplitude 1.5 mm, 3 cycles on leading edge. Delay stall with minimal drag penalty. The sweet spot between biomimetic performance and efficiency.

2

NACA 0012 profile

Lift/drag balance

Lifting profile that generates lift from low angles. Thicker than the 0008 to handle load during maneuvers without separating.

3

No serrations

Clean design

Clean trailing edge NACA 0012. Without the RADICAL's serrations, to prioritize speed and efficiency in the 5°–15° range.

CFD

Numerical performance

RANS k-ω SST simulation, fine mesh (~3M cells), 4 angles of attack. Fluid: real seawater at 7.5 m/s.

ALLROUND CFD animation — flow around the fin
AngleLift (N)Drag (N)L/D
99.0711.019.00
10°198.6221.139.40
15°298.7649.066.09
20°398.79247.501.61
ALLROUND CFD — pressure distribution and streamlines

Target

Versatile surfer

The fin that covers 80% of your sessions. Not too big, not too small. Not too aggressive, not too tame. It just works.

All-terrain

Works in beach breaks, point breaks, reef breaks. With board, without board. 2 to 8 foot waves. The fin you put on and never take off.

Balance

155.4 mm height for good grip + NACA 0012 profile for lift. Tubercles for control without penalizing drag.

Progression

Ideal for surfers leveling up. Forgives mistakes, rewards technique. It won't punish you like a fin that's too big.