{"id":24722,"date":"2025-03-14T15:20:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T14:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/?p=24722"},"modified":"2025-03-19T12:34:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T11:34:46","slug":"jeff-mccallum-and-his-fins-fusion-of-tradition-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/shapes-ailerons\/jeff-mccallum-et-ses-ailerons-fusion-entre-tradition-et-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff McCallum and his fins: a fusion of tradition and performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the world of shaping, Jeff McCallum embodies an approach where <strong>minimalist design, precise craftsmanship and surfing performance<\/strong> meet. While his boards are world-renowned, his fins are not to be outdone. Each model he designs is designed to improve glide and enhance the feel of retro and alternative boards. Here's an overview of what makes his fins unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The influence of shape masters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeff McCallum doesn't improvise as a fin designer. Originally from <strong>Denver<\/strong>He has made a name for himself in the workshops of some of California's top shapers. <strong>Chris Christenson and Skip Frye<\/strong> were his mentors, instilling in him the rigor of handwork and the importance of detail. These influences are reflected in his fins, which combine the hydrodynamic balance of a Frye with the precision of a Christenson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flagship models<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Twin Keel: speed and fluidity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong> : Developed to support its <strong>Twin Fish<\/strong>The Twin Keel is a hybrid between a modern vertical twin and a retro Keel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wide base for more drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longer profile for smoother transitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for <strong>classic and modern fish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation<\/strong> First conceived in <strong>glass-on<\/strong>has been adapted for use with <strong>Future<\/strong>offering more modularity and more freedom when cornering.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"24726\" src=\"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jeff-mccallum-keel-twin-grey-captain-fin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jeff-mccallum-keel-twin-grey-captain-fin.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jeff-mccallum-keel-twin-grey-captain-fin-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jeff-mccallum-keel-twin-grey-captain-fin-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raked Quad: control and speed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Philosophy<\/strong> Offer a high-performance alternative for fish, hybrids and large tail squash boards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structure<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rigid fiberglass<\/strong> for greater responsiveness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat inner foil<\/strong> to maximize down-the-line speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why does it work?<\/strong> Ideal for <strong>sharp bends<\/strong>while maintaining a good pivot and shoulder release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>McCallum's mark on the surfing world<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeff McCallum doesn't just make fins. He rethinks their function, drawing inspiration from the past while integrating them with the needs of modern surfers. Thanks to his collaborations with <strong>Captain Fin Co.<\/strong> and its <strong>exclusive license with Shapers Club in France<\/strong>his creations are now available to European surfers, while maintaining the same high standards of quality. <strong>Californian DNA<\/strong> which is their strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why choose a McCallum spoiler?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A handcrafted signature<\/strong> Every design is conceived for pure, high-performance gliding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A perfect balance<\/strong> between stability and relaxation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality materials<\/strong> High-density fiberglass and meticulous finishing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An innovative vision<\/strong> Inspired by the classics, adapted to today's demands.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>McCallum doesn't follow trends, he precedes them. <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.shapersclub.com\/?s=mccallum&amp;post_type=product&amp;dgwt_wcas=1\">Its fins <\/a>are just like his boards: functional works of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Captain Fin X Jeff McCallum Twin Keel\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/taKrhvUMi6g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Whether you're a retro fish enthusiast or an explorer of new sensations, its fins are a gateway to a different approach to surfing.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you're a retro fish enthusiast or an explorer of new sensations, its fins are a gateway to a different approach to surfing.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24736,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shapes-ailerons"],"acpt":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24722"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24722\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mccallumsurf-france.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}