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These fins complement his individual approach to \u003cstrong\u003elongboards and alternative surfcraft\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"true-ames-tappy-quad","title":"TRUE AMES - TAPPY QUAD - SMOKE - 4FINS","description":"\u003cp\u003e( 4 Fin Set ) Futures Compatible: While the look of the Tappy Quad may be somewhat avant garde, the performance of this fin design is predictable and solid.  The unique angles of this template create speed and drive, while allowing the fin to release effortlessly when required. Whether deployed on a performance shortboard, mid-length or long fish, the Tappy Quad is a proven high performance design suitable for most conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakuya \"Tappy\" Yoshikawa is a passionate and innovative Japanese surfboard shaper who combines tradition and modernity to create unique and quality products. He started surfing at the age of 12 and shaped his first board at the age of 17. Along the way, he went to art school to study graphic art. After a ten-year break, he returned to making boards at the age of 30 and continues to do so today. Tappy Yoshikawa was influenced by San Diego shaping legend Skip Frye, whom he had the opportunity to watch work, which was a valuable experience for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e( Front Fins )\u003cbr\u003eHEIGHT: 4.78\" \/ 121 mm   \u003cbr\u003eBASE: 4.62\" \/ 117 mm\u003cbr\u003eAREA: 16.31”² \/ 105.22 cm²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e( Back Fins ) \u003cbr\u003eHEIGHT: 3.72\" \/ 94 mm   \u003cbr\u003eBASE: 3.77\" \/ 96 mm\u003cbr\u003eAREA: 10.62”² \/ 68.52 cm²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TRUE AMES","offers":[{"title":"SMOKE \/ OS","offer_id":49107910263108,"sku":"FUTTAPPYQSFSMK","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/0673\/files\/Pukas-Surf-Shop-true-ames-fins-tappy-quad-futures-compatibles-smoke-1.jpg?v=1724235762"},{"product_id":"true-ames-tappy-twin","title":"TRUE AMES - TAPPY TWIN - SMOKE - 2FINS","description":"\u003cp\u003e( Twin-Fin Set ) Futures Compatible: Designed by Tappy Yoshikawa, the Tappy Twin is an upright design that pairs well with performance twin fin surfboards.  Often paired with a trailer this twin fin provides speed and power, with the ability for lightning fast directional changes in the pocket.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots from the classic Mark Richards style twin, Tappy has put his own unique spin on this template to create a modern performance twin fin.  Well suited for a wide range of board types and conditions, the Tappy Twin will create drive, while remaining loose and responsive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakuya \"Tappy\" Yoshikawa is a passionate and innovative Japanese surfboard shaper who combines tradition and modernity to create unique and quality products. 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The medium base and full tip area of this fin combine to create a multi dimensional fin that is sure to enhance any log you throw it in.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakuya \"Tappy\" Yoshikawa is a passionate and innovative Japanese surfboard shaper who combines tradition and modernity to create unique and quality products. He started surfing at the age of 12 and shaped his first board at the age of 17. Along the way, he went to art school to study graphic art. After a ten-year break, he returned to making boards at the age of 30 and continues to do so today. Tappy Yoshikawa was influenced by San Diego shaping legend Skip Frye, whom he had the opportunity to watch work, which was a valuable experience for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Volan fins are fine-tuned with precision foils as well as proper flex. Crafted with a labor of love at our factory in Santa Barbara, CA, these fins undergo the strictest quality control. Our Volan panels are meticulously hand-laid and templated ensuring optimal weave orientation and superior strength, with flex coming more from the body rather than just the tip. This enhances speed and projection off the bottom and through turns, making our Volan fins a pinnacle of the highest performance flex characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TRUE AMES","offers":[{"title":"VOLAN \/ OS","offer_id":49108226146628,"sku":"TAPPY1975VOL","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/0673\/files\/Pukas-Surf-Shop-true-ames-fins-tappy-1-volan-9-75-1.jpg?v=1724226546"},{"product_id":"true-ames-tappymod-8-5-single","title":"TRUE AMES - TAPPY MOD 8.5 - SMOKE - 1FINS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MOD 8.5 single fin is a unique upright fin template created by renowned Japanese shaper Tappy Yoshikawa. 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