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True Ames
YU Freedom Fiberglass Fin
Yoshinori Ueda, also known as Y.U is an extremely accomplished longtime surfer, craftsman and board builder from Japan who is well versed in many areas of shaping.
★★★★★5.0 (6)
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$97.00 – $113
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The Fin
Yoshinori Ueda, also known as Y.U is an extremely accomplished longtime surfer, craftsman and board builder from Japan who is well versed in many areas of shaping. YU's Freedom fin is a well-rounded and balanced offering that suits many surfers and areas of surfing style. The clean and classic curves of this template offer great all-around performance: hold, drive, maneuverability, and dynamic surfing across different wave types. This fin also pairs well with a wide variety of board shapes and sizes. This option is a great go-to when you're looking for a stable middle-of-the-road approach that also functions at a high level suited for all surfing levels.
Specifications
ConstructionSolid Fiberglass
Sizes8.25 – 10.5
Colors2 options
Price Range$97.00 – $113
AvailabilityIn Stock
Reviews
What people say
Clean classic curves with a moderate, neutral outline that splits the difference between hold and release. It holds, it drives, it turns, and it does none of those things at the expense of the others.
If you want one single fin that covers a quiver of one or two boards without specializing, the Freedom is the call: 8.25 inches for mid-lengths, 9.75 to 10.5 for logs, and forgiving enough that you won't fight it while you dial in box position. If you want more turning pop in weak surf or a dedicated noseriding fin, look elsewhere.
More About This Fin
Balanced all-around single fin from Yoshinori Ueda's YU lineup, made by True Ames. The template carries a moderate, neutral outline with classic curves, moderate rake and a base sized to hold a trim line. It comes in three sizes, 8.25, 9.75 and 10.5 inches, with the 8.25 inch suiting mid-lengths and smaller logs and the larger sizes suiting full longboards.
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The review calls the Freedom a touch more classic and even-keeled than the 4A, which adds more life and acceleration out of turns in weak surf.
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$97.00 – $113