Futures Fin very hard to insert and remove

[saoj2017]

Does this only happen to me or Futures FIN sucks when it comes to inserting and removing from surfboard?

[surfingsocal1201]

yeah man future fins are generally hard to take in and out, especially if you haven't taken them out in months- all the sand and water get stuck in there. What might help is taking them out and in more frequently and to use a towel and pulling back (towards the tail). Cheers!

[Big H]

Grab the fin with one hand and smack your hand with the other hand a few times like a gentle hammering hitting towards the tail usually will break it out....wrap a towel around the fin first like SoCal said if it takes a little more force or if your fins are particularly sharp edged. Clean the box and the fin once it's out and putting it back in should be easier than before. That being said, different brands of fins fit differently sometimes....also different brands of finboxes can fit differently....OEM Futures box vs. an off brand. Lastly sometimes it's on the box installation, middle can be pinched a touch and cause every fin to be a pain in the butt.

[waikikikichan]

Does this only happen to me or Futures FIN sucks when it comes to inserting and removing from surfboard?

Like most things, it's probably USER error. Having work in the surf industry/retail for most of my life, most complaints of products comes down to consumer misuse or not taking proper care.
1) Could you explain which Futures Fins you have ? The Fiberglass, Honey comb or FRP plastic versions.
2) Has this been happening since you own the board or just recently.
3) How many times have you installed and remove the fins ?
4) Are they "actual" Futures fins boxes and fins ? ( there are some Bandit / Fakes out there )

[IB_Surfer]

Take the screws way out. Put the board on a bed so you don't ding it, grab the fin firmly and pull down instead of out. Try that.