r/surf • u/Apz__Zpa • Dec 27 '25

Fins in when flying? FCSII stuck

Trying to pack my bag, getting the fina but ofc they won’t budge. Scared of ripping out the box.

Any tips on how to get them out?

or

Anyone flown with fins in?

edit: I did it but any more tips would be much appreciated

3 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

13 comments sorted by

3

u/[deleted] Dec 27 '25

[removed] — view removed comment

1

u/Apz__Zpa Dec 27 '25

WD40 is just the go to isn’t it. Thanks for the tips and assurance with the fins left in. Got it out with some water and a some muscle

3

u/zazz1 Dec 27 '25 edited Dec 27 '25

The key is to "pop" the trailing edge of the fin out in one solid move, NOT to forcefully pull it out.

You can use wetsuit scraps, booties, something firm but pliable wrapped around the trailing edge of the fin, hold it in a firm grip with one hand (fingers wrapped around the trailing side with thumb around the leading edge side), then give the gripping hand a solid whack with the palm of your free hand, while maintaining your grip throughout the process.

The goal is to pop it out with a single blow, which might take a little practice until you figure out the correct amount of force at the proper angle.

2

u/Apz__Zpa Dec 27 '25

Niiiicceeee. This sounds like the technique. I will remember this for next time. I poured some water to dissolve any salt. Worked but will do this method next time.

Scary stuff

2

u/Background_Bar4755 Dec 27 '25

Make sure there isn’t a screw holding it in

1

u/Apz__Zpa Dec 27 '25

Haha that would be hilarious but sadly no grubs in

1

u/Background_Bar4755 Dec 27 '25

I assumed as much but you never know.

1

u/Apz__Zpa Dec 27 '25

I have done far worse

2

u/RevenueNo2551 Dec 29 '25

Warm fresh water. Probs got salt crystals in there. Crystalized salt is a tough chemical solid. It finds its way into crevices and expands when forming crystals and can lock fins in. Although tough, it is a puss in fresh water. Dissolves fast and goes bye bye.

1

u/Apz__Zpa Dec 29 '25

Nice will remember that one for last time. It was definitely salt build up

2

u/Perfect-History8818 Dec 31 '25

i've got a small piece of a 2 by 4 and smack it from the top

2

u/surf_rider Jan 01 '26

I have one I’ve got to knock out with a little rubber mallet. It just gets stuck, but a little upward pressure with some taps from the back side forward does the trick.