Blackstix AM1 & EA
Blackstix
SAME SPRING. MORE DRIVE.
For ten years Blackstix fins have been a staple in Futures line as a reliable way to generate speed and make your board feel more lively. Our new Blackstix maintain Ride Numbers in the Speed Generating range of 10 to 7, and are designed with new materials and engineered layup for an enhanced ride.
AM1 Blackstix Thruster / Medium / Rake TemplateThe AM1 Blackstix, designed by Al Merrick of Channel Islands Surfboards, is a medium sized thruster in the Rake template category. The Blackstix construction and V2-Foil give this fin a lively feel, making it ideal for generating speed in softer waves. The center fin is smaller than the side fins for increased maneuverability.
- Template Category | Rake (drawn-out, control, drive)
- Construction | Blackstix
- Ride Number | Speed Generating – 8.5
- Size | Medium (145 – 195 lbs)
| Side Fins | Center Fin | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 14.84 | 13.35 |
| Height | 4.50 | 4.29 |
| Base | 4.50 | 4.31 |
| Foil | V2 | SYMM |
EA Blackstix
The EA Blackstix, designed by Hawaiian shaper Eric Arakawa of Arakawa Designs, is a medium sized thruster in the Rake template category. The Blackstix construction and V2-Foil are ideal for generating speed in smaller waves. The Arakawa template features a slightly refined tip, making the EA Blackstix one of our most popular fins for medium sized surfers in softer conditions.
- Template Category | Rake (drawn-out, control, drive)
- Construction | Blackstix
- Ride Number | Speed Generating – 9.4
- Size | Medium (145 – 195 lbs)
| Side Fins | Center Fin | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 15.16 | 15.16 |
| Height | 4.57 | 4.57 |
| Base | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| Foil | V2 | SYMM |