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Greenough Stage-6
The Stage-6 originally had its roots in George Greenough’s windsurf designs, but we should all be glad he advocated for its superb potential in the surf realm as well.
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$98.00 – $104
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The Fin
The Stage-6 originally had its roots in George Greenough’s windsurf designs, but we should all be glad he advocated for its superb potential in the surf realm as well. For this design and many others, the surfing world is forever indebted to George for his wave-riding performance innovations that began the ‘60s. The name of the game with this fin is speed. Initially designed to ride in windsurfing boards, the Stage-6’s “stiff leg” helps cut through kelp and the textured surface of the water, while its “active paddle” (sometimes called the paddle fin) helps the board to stay rooted–which was especially important when heeling way over at high-speeds. Greenough redefined the possibilities of single fin performance with the Stage-6 as it shares the same surface area as other fins, but with uniquely dispersed placement. By putting more surface area deeper in the “clean” water, the feeling is solid yet highly maneuverable. Marry this notion with the art of wave riding, and this design provides superb stability with incredible hold through full rail carves. The large size Stage 6’s are one of the only fins that we’ve ever claimed to be able to nose ride as well as it turns. Surprising as it may look, this fin has a lot of drive and versatility! Surprisingly versatile! “Stiff leg” speeds through the water, while the “active paddle” provides stability and flex The larger sizes are great for single fin longboards and noseride really well, while the smaller and medium sizes pair really well with mid-lengths and 2+1’s This fin surfs a bit smaller than conventional fin sizes. Therefore, we recommend going with a size up relative to your go-to fin size. For example, if you’d normally ride a 9” , we’d suggest going with the 9.75” Solid fiberglass construction, gloss finish
Specifications
ConstructionSolid Fiberglass
Sizes9.0 – 8
Colors3 options
Price Range$98.00 – $104
AvailabilityIn Stock
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Why Volan?
Volan is a woven fiberglass cloth laid by hand and finished with a resin that cures to a warm amber tint. It flexes differently than solid fiberglass — more spring, more life, more feel through turns. Where solid glass is stiff and direct, volan breathes with the wave.
The hand-laid process means each fin has subtle texture and character. It's heavier, which adds momentum through flat sections. Surfers who ride volan describe it as "warmer" — the fin does more of the work, trimming and holding without demanding constant input.
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What people say
It pushes more surface area deeper into clean water for a feel that is solid yet highly maneuverable, with strong hold through full rail carves. It rides smaller than its measurement, so size up a full inch.
It is loose, some riders say almost to a fault, but it holds through committed carves.
This fin wants to be turned from the tail: put it on a flat-rocker mid-length, an edge board, or a 2+1 performance board surfed off the back foot, and size up an inch over your usual single. There is real spring once you learn its load-and-rebound timing, but it is not the pick for hulls, logs, or anything ridden from a forward stance.
More About This Fin
The Stage-6 is a George Greenough-designed single fin made by True Ames, developed from Greenough's windsurfing work, with a stiff base leg and a flexible paddle tip. Rather than a tall upright outline, the design places more surface area deeper in the water. It is stocked in a wide size run of 5", 5.5", 7.25", 8", 9", and 9.75", and True Ames advises sizing up a full inch over a conventional single fin. It is intended for flat-rocker mid-lengths, single-fin edge boards, and 2+1 performance boards.
$98.00 – $104