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True Ames 4.0" CI Channel Islands Side Bites - FCS Compatible (Solid Fiberglass)
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4.0" Channel Islands Side Bites - FCS Compatible, Solid Fiberglass. These side bite fins deliver maximum performance when paired with a single fin on 2+1 surfboards. Channel Islands' design expertise combined with True Ames' manufacturing excellence ensures superior flow and responsive control. The slightly larger 4.0" dimension provides additional hold and drive for surfers seeking enhanced performance in their 2+1 setups.
Designer Name: Alfred Paul "Al" Merrick
Designer Origin: Bradley Beach, New Jersey (born); Santa Barbara, California (based)
Designer Bio: Merrick's fin design philosophy emphasizes controlled flex and responsiveness paired with practical hydrodynamics, creating the legendary Channel Islands FRP fins with moderate base width, balanced rake, and flat foil construction. His fins—engineered across thruster, 2+1, and alternative configurations—remain the most versatile and commercially dominant fin templates in modern surfing.