{"product_id":"fcs-ii-fcs2-essential-surfboard-fin-box","title":"FCS II (FCS2) Essential Surfboard Fin Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFCS II (FCS2) Essential Surfboard Fin Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide Fins are sold as sets of two (1 left, 1 right)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003eWhite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Essential box eliminates that additional high-density foam perimeter, making the box simpler and less expensive. An e\u003cspan\u003excellent choice when keeping construction cost down is important and the board doesn't require the maximum possible fin-box reinforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFCSII Essential vs. Premium: Which One Should You Use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most everyday surfboards, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential box makes a lot of sense\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're building a standard shortboard, funboard or everyday board and you're looking for a way to reduce component costs without abandoning the FCS II system, Essential boxes are an attractive option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're especially interesting for production builders where the cost of every component matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there are situations where the Premium box is still worth the additional money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Premium when:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're building a high-performance custom board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board will be surfed hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surfer is heavier or particularly powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're building a big-wave board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum fin-box reinforcement is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're trying to build the strongest possible installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board has a very thin tail or limited foam surrounding the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Essential when:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're building an everyday shortboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're producing boards where component cost matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want the FCS II system without paying for the additional reinforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board isn't expected to see unusually high fin loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're comfortable providing appropriate fiberglass reinforcement during the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequires the \u003ca title=\"Greenlight FCS2 Install Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/greenlightsurfsupply.com\/collections\/surfboard-fins\/products\/fcs-ii-fin-box-installation-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreenlight FCS2 Install Kit\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca title=\"How to install and repair FCS II surfboard fin boxes\" href=\"https:\/\/greenlightsurfsupply.com\/products\/fcs-ii-surfboard-finbox-install-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFCS II router jig and pattern bit\u003c\/a\u003e for installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in the following fin cant degrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 degree (center fin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Degree (typically used as quad rears, or create more drive as front fin cant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 Degree (typically used as front fins for looser turns and control)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mMcfSlqrHYo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GOhGB-qrcfk?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FCS","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 9 Degree","offer_id":48325846991093,"sku":"665355972640E","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 5 Degree","offer_id":48325847023861,"sku":"665355972633E","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 0 Degree","offer_id":48325847089397,"sku":"665355972619E","price":8.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 9 Degree","offer_id":48325847122165,"sku":"665355972817E","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 5 Degree","offer_id":48325847154933,"sku":"665355972800E","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 0 Degree","offer_id":48325847220469,"sku":"665355972787E","price":8.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1441\/files\/FCS2_ESSENTIAL_5_Degree_White_fin_boxes.png?v=1786551776","url":"https:\/\/greenlightsurfsupply.com\/products\/fcs-ii-fcs2-essential-surfboard-fin-box","provider":"Greenlight Surf Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}