Riptide Race Fin

Riptide Race Fin SUP Racing Fin – Weed-Shedding, Direction-Holding Power for Real-World Speed Meet the Hydrus Riptide—our premier paddleboard race and SUP touring fin crafted for paddlers who value efficiency, tracking, and adaptability in the unpredictable real world. Designed with a swept-back, low-drag profile, this fin sheds weeds, cuts through kelp, and ignores chop, so you can stay focused on your line—not what’s clinging to it. At 9.25 inches tall, the Riptide offers a commanding presence beneath your board, anchoring your direction even when nature throws its worst at you. With a 20% increase in surface area over the Katana (approx. 43 in² / 280 cm²), it delivers serious tracking and balance, especially in sidewinds, headwinds, and turbulent waters. Why It Stands Out Swept-Back Weed-Shedding Shape: Designed to slip past kelp, grass, and lilly pads without the grab and drag of traditional fins. Refined Race Foil: Optimized for low resistance and high directional stability—i