Futures Alpha Thruster Set F8
Description
Futures Alpha Thruster Set F8
The F8 Alpha is a large sized thruster in the Neutral template category. Made in Huntington Beach, the Alpha product line now combines Bureo’s NetPlus recycled fishing nets with Futures’ Compound 6 (C6) carbon and air infused technology. The responsive flex characteristics of C6 combine with the neutral Legacy Series template to create one of the most exciting new products on the market.
- Template Category | Neutral (balanced, all-around)
- Construction | Alpha (NetPlus)
- Ride Number | Balanced – 6.2
- Size | Large (145 – 195 lbs)
Fin Specifications
| Side Fins | Center Fin | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 15.90 | 15.90 |
| Height | 4.64 | 4.64 |
| Base | 4.47 | 4.47 |
| Foil | FLAT | SYMM |
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