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Yater Classic

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Master craftsman and pioneer of the shaping industry, Renny Yater, designed this fin to accompany his high-performance single fin known as ‘The Pocket Rocket’, a classic pintail of the early ‘70s era. Its upright profile, combined with a full foil and minimal flex, make it a performance-driven and trustworthy fin. This fin has stood the test of time and become quite versatile, performing well both in a wide spectrum of equipment and in all types of waves. This fin's relative stiffness provides power, drive, and stability–making this fin a great option when the surf is bigger.

FORM, FUNCTION & FEEL

Yater Classic

Upright Tight TurnsRaked Drawn-Out Turns
Less Area LooseMore Area Stable
Speed Control Speed Generating Drive
Less Flex ResponsiveMore Flex Projection
Form | Optimally balanced length to base to rake, full foil
Function | Well suited for most boards and conditions, predictable performance
Feel | Plenty of drive and hold, ease release, trim and turning ability
Overall | Truly a timeless template that just simply works
SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIALS & FITMENT
Construction | Solid Fiberglass
Finish | Gloss
Fitment | Single Fin Box
Application | Screw + Plate
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS FIN
  • An absolute classic this fin will work well for you in most boards and conditions.
  • The larger sizes are great single fins, while the smaller fins are perfect for performance single fins or 2+1 setups.
  • The stiffness of this fin allows for ample drive and plenty stability through turns.

HISTORY & ORIGIN

Renny Yater, a master craftsman from Santa Barbara, has significantly impacted surfboard design. Originally from Laguna Beach and Pasadena, Yater started surfing at 14 and shaping at 21. He honed his board-building skills by apprenticing with legendary shapers Hobie Alter and Dale Velzy in the late 1950s. In 1959, he moved to Santa Barbara and opened the Santa Barbara Surf Shop. Early in his career, Yater decided to keep his operation small, dedicating more time to creating and designing efficient, purpose-driven surfboards. His most famous contribution to design is the Yater Spoon model. By incorporating design characteristics from Santa Barbara legend George Greenough, Yater developed a thinner, lighter, and more maneuverable longboard that quickly became a classic among surfers. Yater has been featured in films such as *Surf Crazy* (1959), *Big Wednesday* (1961), and *Surfing Hollow Days* (1963). In *Apocalypse Now* (1979), Colonel Kilgore, played by Robert Duvall, is seen wearing a classic Yater Santa Barbara Surf Shop t-shirt and exclaiming, "grab my Yater spoon!" The fin templates we offer, designed by Yater, are directly influenced by his Santa Barbara surroundings and the Southern California surf culture of the 1960s.

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How to Choose the Right Fins

Whether you’re new to exploring the benefits of experimenting with new fins, or you’re a seasoned veteran... our fin guide will break down the basics, as well as some of the more complicated aspects of fin design to help ensure that you find the right setup for your board. Learn about different fin types, terminology, as well as some of the crucial factors that ultimately determine feel and performance here.

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