Futures AM2 Techflex Thruster Fins – Large

Designed by legendary shaper Al Merrick of Channel Islands Surfboards, the AM2 Techflex is the fin of choice for surfers who want authority in powerful surf. The AM2's Rake template — characterised by its wider base and refined tip — is built to generate drive through the bottom turn and controlled release off the top, giving you the kind of committed, rail-to-rail surfing that bigger waves demand.

Techflex construction brings the ideal level of stiffness for solid, planted performance at speed, while the flat foil keeps the feel stable and predictable when the wave face steepens. The centre fin runs slightly smaller than the side fins, freeing up manoeuvrability without sacrificing the drive and hold the Rake template is known for. With a Ride Number of 3.4, this is firmly a speed-control fin — best suited to surfers 80kg+ who regularly surf powerful, punchy conditions and want a fin that matches their surfing. If you're stepping up to heavier surf or just want more authority under your feet, the AM2 Techflex delivers.

The key angle here versus the JJF Techflex is the template difference — Rake vs Neutral — which is a genuine decision point for shoppers. I've leaned into the Al Merrick pedigree and the power surfing story to help differentiate it clearly. Happy to adjust!