# Quad

> A board with four fins, giving drive and hold in fast or hollow waves.

**What "quad" means in surfing:** A board with four fins, giving drive and hold in fast or hollow waves.

**Category:** Gear

## Related words

- [Thruster](https://surfslang.com/thruster): A board with three fins, the most common setup on modern shortboards.
- [Twin fin](https://surfslang.com/twin-fin): A board with two fins, fast and loose in small waves.

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Source: [Quad](https://surfslang.com/quad) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt