Wayne Rich Side Bites 3.4" Fiberglass
Wayne Rich 3.4" side bite pair in solid fiberglass, FCS-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, FCS-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
Slightly more upright than a standard side bite, with a thinner tip and relief through the trailing edge that keeps the turn precise rather than draggy -- the smaller area makes this the looser pick for lighter riders and smaller boards.
The looser side of a performance 2+1: rail grip and lift for smaller riders and smaller boards, run with a dropped-down center fin and matched naturally to the Power Tilt center. Bigger riders or bigger waves want the 4.0" version's harder lock-in instead.
The Wayne Rich Side Bites 3.4" are an FCS-compatible pair in solid fiberglass, designed by Wayne Rich to complement his Power Tilt center fin in a 2+1 setup, though they work with most center skegs. The template runs slightly more upright than a standard side bite, with a thinner tip and relief through the trailing edge. True Ames also offers the template in a larger 4.0" size and in a Futures-compatible version. The 3.4" size is intended for smaller riders and smaller boards.
Mentioned in the review — Wayne Rich Side Bites 4.0" · Wayne Rich Power Tilt — not something we carry.