Carleton Surf

26/02/2026

DEFLECTION 💦

26/02/2026

Looks like a game changer if you have both a quad and a twinny w/trailer in your quiver 🤙🤙

GR8 BLNDR QUAD v3

We have moved on to testing the next version of the GR8-613BW design, which is version 3.

It features a slight increase in rake, and a narrower more high-aspect profile. If you look closely at the photo, you can see the difference between the v3 and the v2 versions. The v2 version is in the background.

So far, the testing has shown that this new version is both faster and more responsive, both of which are expected with the changes made to the shape. The profile is still the same BLENDED-WING as before.

In the process, we have also come up with a name for this style of quad, as it is not your typical quad set. We call this the BLNDR QUAD, as it does a good job of blending the differences between a normal quad and a twin fin. The testers agree that the name does a good job of describing how the fins feel and work.

It utilizes a much smaller back fin than a more traditional quad. In this case, the back fin is 3 3/8" tall. The idea is that it lends additional drive to the main fin and helps smooth things out. It focuses the area down low for drive, and has a narrow tip to avoid impeding the pivot of the main fin.

It appears that this v3 template will be the one that we proceed with. Once we have gathered more testing data, we will finalize the design. Our objective is to implement this design in production as soon as possible after the testing phase has concluded. This new version has also been tested as a twin fin with a smaller trailer; it works really well as a twin with lots of speed and drive.

Sanded Australia Lancelot Pearson Carleton Surf

23/02/2026

Love combining different quad setups so when the waves were small recently, I hooked up with looking for a little peak on my new basalt glassed square tail QUAD and combined the F8 with a small custom QFT from
This combination really loosed up the F8 combo which was perfect for the small conditions.
This turn showcases incredible water deflection from the fins and the bottom of the board. This board is a precut Rippa2 and I gave it a much deeper single concave than it came with as well as increased the bottom concave kick a little out the tail.
Also when I glassed this board I tried to keep a very slight tucked edge which I believe helps the board on rail. You can see here no “bad water” deflection, it’s moving cleanly across the board.
I love how these shots show the water connecting with the quad fins and being redirected by them.
🤙🤙

08/02/2026

Making rain December 2025

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12/12/2025

Little wave on the receiving end of putting this classic thruster setup through some new paces ✨
with the beach shots 🙌

06/12/2025

Pretty excited to use this BASALT cloth from in this high performance summer shortboard. It’s a 5’10 RIPPA from
It’s been a minute since I got back in the bay and couldn’t be more stoked! 😁😁😁🤙🤙🌊🌊🌊

12/03/2025

When the ramp beckons, provide the boost. putting the F8 Quad set to good use



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14/06/2024

This was spontaneous 🤣

05/05/2024

Special Delivery 💫✨

17/04/2024

in January 2024 shot by

05/01/2024

Back in the shed with a quick modification of some Original Thumb templates from
These were made for the Probox Fin system and will now fit my Gearbox fin system! These are a fun template that I haven’t enjoyed for years! Out there! 🌊🌊🌊