The Futures JJF G-10 Big Wave Quad is a four-fin set John John Florence developed with Futures after several near misses in heavy surf. It flips the usual quad layout, with smaller fins up front for speed and larger fins in the back for control, so the tail stays held in while the solid G-10 construction holds an edge down the line. This set fits boards with Futures fin boxes in a quad setup.
Built for Speed and Control in Big Waves
Big-wave quads have to do two jobs at once: carry speed down a long, steep face and stay locked in when the wave throws everything at you. By putting the larger fins in the rear, this set gives the tail extra hold right where you need it on a big bottom turn, while the smaller fronts keep the board driving. John John tested the design on a large left riding backhand, and Futures points to his forehand testing at the 2023 Eddie, where he finished runner-up. G-10 fiberglass is a dense, stiff material that stays stable at high speed.
Key Features
- Designed with John John Florence for big-wave surfing
- Reversed quad layout: smaller fronts for speed, larger rears for control
- Solid G-10 fiberglass construction for stability and edge hold
- 80/20 foiled front fins and symmetrical foiled rear fins
- Futures Ride Number 2.2 (Speed Control)
- Fits Futures fin boxes
Futures JJF G-10 Big Wave Quad Specs
- Fins: 4 (2 fronts, 2 rears)
- Construction: G-10
- Fronts: base 3.25 in, depth 3.89 in, area 9.49 sq in, 80/20 foil, angle 4.0
- Rears: base 3.63 in, depth 4.19 in, area 11.69 sq in, symmetrical foil, angle 2.0
- Ride Number: 2.2 (Speed Control)
- Suggested wave type: big waves
- Fin system: Futures
Board Compatibility and Fit
This set is made for boards with Futures fin boxes set up as a quad or a five-box tri/quad. It will not fit FCS or FCS II boxes. It is a specialized set for step-ups and guns ridden in big, powerful surf, not an everyday small-wave quad.
Rider Shack Note
Rider Shack is a small, independent core surf shop run by surfers. We stock the fins we would ride ourselves and are happy to help you match a fin set to your board and the waves you surf.
FAQ: Futures JJF G-10 Big Wave Quad
Who designed the JJF Big Wave Quad?
John John Florence developed it with Futures after several near misses in big surf.
Why are the rear fins bigger than the front fins?
The reversed layout uses smaller fronts for speed and larger rears for control, keeping the tail held in on big faces.
What is G-10 construction?
G-10 is a solid fiberglass material that is stiff and stable at speed, which is why it is used for big-wave fins.
Will these fins fit my FCS II board?
No. This set has a Futures base and fits Futures fin boxes only.
How many fins come in the set?
Four: two front fins and two rear fins.
