Wayne Rich Side Bites 3.4" Fiberglass
Wayne Rich 3.4" side bite pair in solid fiberglass, Futures-compatible — the small outside fins that turn a single-fin board into a 2+1.
The Fin
Wayne Rich 3.4" side bite pair in solid fiberglass, Futures-compatible — the small outside fins that turn a single-fin board into a 2+1.
Side bites convert a single-fin board into a 2+1: the centre fin still does the steering, and the two small fins add hold through a turn and drive off the bottom. The trade is some of the loose, pivoty feel a single fin has on its own, which is why size is the real decision.
This size
At 3.4" these are a small side bite — enough to settle the tail without committing the board to a thruster feel.
Construction
Solid fiberglass is the stiffer, heavier of the two constructions — less flex, more direct drive.
The template
Rich draws a side bite with more rake than the house template, which trades a little of the immediate bite for a longer, smoother arc.
Specifications
These run slightly more upright than a standard side bite, with a thinner tip and relief through the trailing edge, which Wayne Rich built for precise turns rather than just hold — adding them to a center fin gives you increased stability plus lift and projection.
Run these on a mid-length or smaller longboard 2+1 where you want a little more bite but a still-loose feel — they grip on edge without clamping the tail down the way a 4.0 inch would, and they keep the single-fin glide alive on steeper drops. Pair them with the Power Tilt for the intended setup, drop your center fin size when you add them, and size up to the 4.0 for bigger boards, riders, or waves.
The Wayne Rich Side Bites are a two-fin set designed by Wayne Rich and foiled by True Ames; this is the 3.4" Futures version in solid fiberglass, the smaller of two sizes alongside the 4.0". The template runs slightly more upright than a standard side bite, with a thinner tip and relief through the trailing edge. Rich designed them to complement his Power Tilt center fin in 2+1 setups on mid-lengths and smaller longboards, though they pair with most center fins.
Mentioned in the review — Wayne Rich Power Tilt · Wayne Rich Side Bites 4.0 — not something we carry.