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Futures F8 Legacy Review

8.8/ 10 Estimated score

8.8

Estimated from 2 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price$155Range $125–$185 across 2 retailersSee sources

The Futures F8 Legacy is the large, neutral-template fin in the Legacy Series — Futures' simplified system of three templates (Rake, Neutral, Pivot) in three sizes, all sharing the same fin area and honeycomb construction. The F8 is the large neutral option: an all-round, versatile set for riders over roughly 80 kg or anyone who wants balanced drive and release.

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Quick specs

Type: Neutral-template fin set
Size: Large (F8)
System: Futures
Template category: Neutral — all-around / versatile
Ride Number: Balanced — 5.6 (tri) / 5.4 (quad)
Area (side / centre): 15.90 / 12.60 sq in

Futures built the Legacy Series to simplify fin choice: three templates in three sizes, all with the same area and the same honeycomb construction. Zak Surfboards summarised it as being able to "dramatically change both the turning circle and drive of your board while retaining a consistent amount of fin under your feet."

Within that system the F8 is the large neutral set — the all-around template at the biggest size. Futures list its Ride Number as 5.6 as a thruster and 5.4 as a quad, which places it squarely in the balanced band rather than the loose or drivey extremes.

Pros & cons

Balanced Ride Number — genuinely all-round rather than specialised
Same fin area across the Legacy templates, so you can swap shape without changing feel underfoot
5-fin pack lets you run thruster or quad from one purchase
Consistent honeycomb flex across the series

Large template is too much fin for lighter riders — the F6 or F4 is the better pick
Neutral by design, so it will not deliver the extreme pivot of a Pivot template or the long arcs of a Rake
Premium pricing at the 5-fin tier

How it surfs

Because area is held constant across the Legacy templates, the F8 is the most useful starting point in the series for a heavier rider: get the size right first, then experiment with Rake or Pivot if you want a different turning circle.

Futures list the F8 Legacy 5-fin at $185 MSRP; thruster-only and quad-only configurations come in lower, so pick the pack that matches how you actually ride your board.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
F4 (Small)	Neutral	Under 68 kg	All levels
F6 (Medium)	Neutral	68–82 kg	All levels
F8 (Large)	Neutral	80 kg +	All levels

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Futures F8 Legacy	Balanced all-round thruster/quad	Everyday to solid surf	8.8
Futures AM2 Techflex	Flexible all-round thruster	Everyday surf	8.9
FCS II Performer	Neutral all-round thruster	Everyday surf	9.8
FCS II Accelerator	Drive and hold	Punchier surf	8.9

Recommended fin setups

F8 as a thruster — Ride Number 5.6 — the balanced default for everyday beachbreak and points.
F8 as a quad — Ride Number 5.4 — slightly looser and faster down the line with the 80/20 rear foil.
R8 Rake / P8 Pivot — Same area, different template — swap to change turning circle without changing fin volume.

Verdict

The most sensible entry point into the Legacy Series for a heavier rider. It is deliberately neutral rather than exciting — but that is the point: get the size right with the F8, then change template rather than fin volume if you want a different feel.

Estimated score: 8.8 / 10

Estimated from 2 independent sources — see full list below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

8.8/ 10

8.8

2 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
Futures Fins — product specifications	No numeric score	"Template Category — Neutral (all-around \| versatile). Ride Number — Balanced 5.6 (tri) / 5.4 (quad)."
Zak Surfboards — Legacy Series overview	No numeric score	"Switching the fin template while retaining the same fin area allows you to dramatically change both the turning circle and drive of your board while retaining a consistent amount of fin under you feet."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

$155

$125–$185 · 2 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Futures Fins (Thruster, Large, Neutral)	$125	-$30	Visit
Futures Fins (5-fin, Large, Neutral)	$185	+$30	Visit

Frequently asked questions

What does the F8 in Futures F8 Legacy mean?+

F is the Neutral template in the Legacy Series and 8 is the large size. F4 is small, F6 medium and F8 large — all three share the same fin area and honeycomb construction.

Who should ride the F8 Legacy?+

Riders around 80 kg and above who want a balanced, all-round set. Lighter surfers are better matched to the F6 or F4 in the same neutral template.

Is the F8 Legacy a thruster or a quad set?+

Futures sell it as a thruster, a quad and a 5-fin pack. The 5-fin pack covers both; Futures list the Ride Number as 5.6 as a thruster and 5.4 as a quad.

How much does the Futures F8 Legacy cost?+

Futures list the 5-fin Large Neutral pack at $185 and the thruster-only Large Neutral at $125 (MSRP, USD).

F8 Legacy vs Rake or Pivot template — what changes?+

Only the shape. Because the Legacy Series holds fin area constant across templates, switching to R8 (Rake) or P8 (Pivot) changes the turning circle and drive while keeping the same amount of fin under your feet.