{"product_id":"black-project-ray-fin","title":"Black Project Ray Fin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Project Ray Fin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Black Project fin to choose when your main goal is to make the board feel calmer, track straighter and carry speed more confidently over distance. If you paddle touring boards, race boards or fast iSUPs and you want more control without making the board feel dull, the Ray is a very smart upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere some fins in the range lean towards agility and more advanced ocean handling, the Ray sits at the confidence-building end of the spectrum. It is particularly good for intermediate paddlers, anyone stepping onto a narrower board, or riders who are tired of spending too much energy on correction strokes in choppy or windy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the Ray?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore stability in real conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e – especially helpful in side chop, unsettled water and breezier flat-water sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraighter tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e – fewer correction strokes and fewer unnecessary side changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter glide between strokes\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for touring, fitness paddling and longer efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent upgrade for touring and race iSUPs\u003c\/strong\u003e – particularly where the stock fin feels basic or underwhelming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence on narrower boards\u003c\/strong\u003e – helps the board feel more settled and easier to paddle well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it sits in the Black Project fin range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e if your priority is tracking, stability and relaxed control over distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/black-project-sup-tiger-21-v2-pre-preg-fin\"\u003eTiger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a faster, more race-driven fin with sharper buoy turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/black-project-sup-maliko-21-pre-preg-fin\"\u003eMaliko\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if your paddling is more ocean and downwind oriented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/black-project-sup-sonic-18-pre-preg-fin\"\u003eSonic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an experienced paddler prioritising agility and flow in technical conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouring, flat-water paddling, long-distance sessions and choppy conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003ePaddler level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate paddlers and anyone wanting more stability and tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24cm \/ 9.45\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eArea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e279cm² \/ 43.2in²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eChord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5cm \/ 5.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFin base length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5cm \/ 6.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eLeading edge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFoil type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSymmetrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30T Pre-Preg carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200g \/ 7.05oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBase options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS Base or Longboard \/ Surf Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Project Ray Fin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium fin cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFin screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeash string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure which fin base your board uses, ask before ordering and we will help you get the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/black-project\"\u003eBrowse the Black Project collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/fins\"\u003eBrowse all SUP fins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/black-project-sup-tiger-21-v2-pre-preg-fin\"\u003eBlack Project Tiger 21 V2 Pre-Preg Fin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/black-project-sup-maliko-21-pre-preg-fin\"\u003eBlack Project Maliko 21 Pre-Preg Fin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHelpful reading \u0026amp; buying advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/black-project\"\u003eShop Black Project paddles, fins and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003eBook the SUP Test Centre at Woodmill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/new-releases\/black-project-arrives-at-the-sup-company\"\u003eRead: Black Project arrives at The SUP Company\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the Black Project Ray best suited to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal for paddlers who want more stability, straighter tracking and easier glide over distance. It makes particular sense for intermediate paddlers, anyone moving onto a narrower board, or riders paddling in choppy and windy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Ray a good fin upgrade for inflatable touring or race boards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a very worthwhile upgrade on many touring and race iSUPs because it improves tracking and board calmness in a way stock fins often do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Ray compare with the Tiger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ray is the more stability-focused and tracking-led fin. The Tiger is quicker and more race-reactive, especially if buoy turns and faster race handling matter more to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Black Project","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53657165005133,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/Black-Project-Ray-Fin-SUP-FlatwaterFins_Ray24-SURFBase-Frnt.webp?v=1775499108","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/black-project-ray-fin","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}