Agility & Responsiveness: The smaller base and area help make the board more nimble, accelerating quick direction changes and sharper turns.
Loose Feel in Tight Turns: Because it is a lighter template, it will tend to “loosen up” the tail feel compared to larger fins — especially useful in smaller, weaker surf.
Balanced Drive & Flow: The IFT foil gives enough drive for acceleration off the bottom while maintaining smooth water flow over the fin surface.
Best for Smaller to Medium Waves: It’s a great option when waves are in the knee to head high range — where too much fin could bog down performance.
Good Option for Groms / Lighter Surfers: The M3 is ideal when larger fin sets feel overly stiff or overpowering for smaller surfers.
Mix & Match / Fine Tuning: Many surfers use the M3 in combination setups (e.g. side fins or rear fins) to fine‑tune board dynamics.