The Fin
The Yater Apocalypse, a timeless classic that has been resurrected! The template for this fin, designed by legendary shaper Renny Yater, had been tucked away in the True Ames archives for decades until recently. Because its design remains as relevant today as it was 50+ years ago, True Ames brought it back for the surf community at large. Since its re-release in 2018, the Yater Apocalypse has become a fast favorite of not only many of our customers, but also of many of the best longboarders in the world.
This iconic fin features the timeless simplicity, classic curves, and straight-forward functionality that Yater is so well known for. Its design inherently complements so many aspects of longboarding–providing plenty of hold, pivot, and drive. A fin with true versatility, the Yater Apocalypse works for surfers with all ranges of experience.
Beyond its performance, this fin carries its own heritage and historical relevance. The Yater Apocalypse fin template is the same as the original which was glassed-on to the surfboard that Yater was commissioned to shape in the early ’60s by screenwriter John Milius for the critically acclaimed film, Apocalypse Now . A fin design that will continue to transcend time and board design, the Yater Apocalypse is a must-have classic that has been tried and true for nearly six decades.
- Timeless design makes for a great all-around longboard fin
- Plenty of surface area for noseriding, medium amount of rake for optimal pivoting and turning
- Solid fiberglass construction, flat matte finish​
Specifications
Timeless classic curves with enough base for hold, enough upright section for pivot, and enough rake for drive — the kind of all-around log template that does not chase any one trick.
Put it on a traditional log you want to noseride, pivot, and trim without overthinking it, sizing up to the 10 inch for bigger boards and more hold. It's the no-gimmick all-rounder; go Velzy Noserider if you want pure tip time, or the Wayne Rich Highliner if you want volan flex and projection.
The Yater Apocalypse is a classic longboard single fin from shaper Renny Yater, foiled by True Ames in solid fiberglass and offered in 9.5" and 10.0" sizes. The template is the same one Yater glassed onto a board he was commissioned to shape in the early 1960s for screenwriter John Milius, tied to Apocalypse Now. True Ames kept the outline in its archive for decades before re-releasing it in 2018, and it fits a traditional single-box log.
Mentioned in the review — Velzy Noserider · Wayne Rich Highliner — not something we carry.