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True Ames Greenough 4A Volan Single Fin quilla
$95.00
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True Ames
True Ames Greenough 4A Volan Single Fin quilla
The Greenough 4-A in Volan fiberglass — George Greenough's all-round single fin, in nine heights, for anything from a shortboard to a longboard.The 4-A is the fin True Ames has built longer than any other, and the one that works on the widest range of boards: a medium profile with a full base and a tapering, moderately flexible tip.
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Sistema de quillasSingle / Longboard Box
Tamaño
Color — Volan
Designer: George Greenough
La quilla
La Greenough 4-A en fibra volan: la single fin polivalente de George Greenough, en nueve alturas, para cualquier cosa desde una shortboard hasta un longboard.
La 4-A es la quilla que True Ames lleva más tiempo fabricando, y la que funciona en la gama más amplia de tablas: perfil medio con base completa y una punta afilada y moderadamente flexible. En Volan el flex sale del cuerpo de la quilla y no solo de la punta, porque los paneles se laminan y se recortan de modo que el tejido corra en la dirección correcta. Eso se traduce en velocidad y proyección desde el bottom turn y a lo largo de los giros. Nueve alturas, de 6.5" a 10.5", todas en Volan.
Cómo se traduce eso
Primero la base completa: de ahí sale el drive desde el bottom turn, y por eso la 4-A nunca da la sensación de quedarse sin empuje a mitad de un giro. La punta es donde cede: se carga y vuelve, así que la quilla agarra cuando se lo pides y suelta cuando el canto sale del agua. Neutra más que especializada: no es el agarre más profundo en un noseride, ni la más suelta en el pocket, y es constante en todo lo que hay entre medias.
A quién le va
A más o menos cualquier tabla con un cajetín single —shortboards, mid-lengths y longboards la admiten—, con la altura como forma de ajustarla. Más alta para agarre en una tabla más grande, más baja para una cola más suelta. El Volan es la fibra con más flex, así que esta es la 4-A para quien quiere que la quilla flexione y vuelva en lugar de mantenerse rígida bajo los pies.
Especificaciones
Configuración
Single fin
Sistema de quillas
Cajetín single / longboard
Construcción
Fibra volan
Tallas
6.5", 7", 7.5", 8", 8.5", 9", 9.75", 10", 10.5"
Foil
50/50
Color
Volan
Diseñador
George Greenough
Fabricado por
True Ames, Santa Barbara CA
Especificaciones
ConstrucciónFibra de vidrio Volan laminada a mano
Medidas6.5 in – 10.5 in
Colores1 option
Rango de precios$95.00
DisponibilidadEn stock
OPINIONES
Lo que dice la gente
Riders describe it as more powerful coming out of turns than a standard glass 4A.
From True Ames
The Volan layup springs from the trunk, not only the tip -- the full base still gives push off the bottom, but the whole fin feels alive under load.
Our take
The do-everything single fin for an egg or speed-shape mid-length: it trims fast, holds an arc, and unloads with snap on the way out, usually in the 7.5" to 8.5" band. It trades a little composure for spring and slip, so if your goal is planted noseriding on a heavy log, a pivot fin like the Heritage is the better tool.
MÁS SOBRE ESTA QUILLA
The Greenough 4A Volan is the George Greenough 4A template laid up in Volan, a thicker weave that flexes through the body of the fin rather than only the tip; True Ames orients the panel weave so the fin springs from the trunk. The template has a full base, moderate rake, and a tapering tip. It is offered in sizes from 6.5" to 10.5" and runs on eggs, mid-lengths, and a wide range of single-fin boards.
QUILLAS PARECIDAS
Mentioned in the review — Greenough 4A (standard glass) · Greenough 4C · Heritage — not something we carry.
Construcción
Por qué Volan
Volan is a woven fiberglass cloth — heavier, coarser, and more flexible than the solid fiberglass used in the standard 4A. It's laid by hand over the fin blank and finished with a resin that cures to a warm amber tint. No two volan fins look exactly the same.
The difference isn't cosmetic. Solid fiberglass flexes mostly at the tip — the body stays rigid, so energy transfers immediately. Volan flexes through the entire fin. It loads energy into turns and releases it progressively, giving a smoother, more connected feel. Surfers describe it as "warmer" — the fin does more of the work, trimming and holding without demanding constant input.
The extra weight is part of the design. A volan 4A is roughly 15–20% heavier than its solid fiberglass counterpart, and that mass adds momentum. Through flat sections and lulls, the fin carries speed instead of stalling. On a longboard trimming down the line, that momentum is the difference between making the section and bogging.
When to choose Volan
You ride a traditional longboard or glider
Volan's momentum and smooth flex match the trim-and-glide style of classic shapes. The fin carries you through sections instead of demanding constant pumping.
You prefer feel over precision
If you like a fin that loads into turns and releases gradually — more flow, less snap — volan rewards a patient, drawn-out style.
You surf point breaks or mellow walls
Down-the-line waves let volan's progressive flex and carry shine. You'll notice the difference most on long, open faces where trimming speed matters.
You want the classic look
The amber tint, raw cloth texture, and hand-finished irregularity are part of the appeal. Volan fins look like they belong on a traditional board.
When to stick with solid fiberglass
You ride a high-performance longboard or mid-length
If you're pumping, snapping, and surfing aggressively, solid fiberglass gives more immediate response and a stiffer drive through turns.
You surf punchy beach breaks
Short, steep waves reward the instant energy transfer of solid glass. Volan's progressive flex can feel sluggish when the wave demands quick changes.
You want the lightest possible setup
Solid fiberglass is lighter. For boards where swing weight matters — shorter single fins, 2+1 setups on mid-lengths — solid glass keeps the tail light.
Volan vs Solid Fiberglass at a Glance
| Volan (this fin) | Fibra de Vidrio Sólida | |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Pattern | Full-body, progressive | Tip-focused, immediate |
| Weight | Heavier (~15–20% more) | Lighter |
| Feel | Warm, smooth, forgiving | Direct, precise, snappy |
| Speed Through Flat | Carries momentum | Needs pumping |
| Turn Response | Gradual load and release | Instant engagement |
| Finish | Raw amber tint, hand-laid texture | Matte, uniform |
| Best Waves | Point breaks, mellow walls, long lines | Beach breaks, punchy hollow waves |
| Best Boards | Traditional logs, gliders, hulls | HP longboards, mid-lengths, 2+1 setups |
Both versions use the same 4A template — same outline, same rake, same foil. The difference is entirely in how the fin flexes and how that flex translates to feel underfoot.
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