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  2. In general or McConks boards?

    All of our fins fit all of our boards that have been sold since 2018. Our very first range of boards from 2016 used a different type. basically if your McConks board uses fins with a thumbolt screw attached to the fins, then the fins we sell now are not compatible. That only accounts for about 60 boards out of tens of thousands sold since 2016! All of the others are compatible with all of the fins we sell.

    If you’re asking in general, then wthe answer is no, not all fins are compatible with all boards, and you need to speak to your board manufacturer or retailer to check.

    Hope that helps!
    Andy

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