Mark Richards Mega Twin 6'2 review: a modern take from a twin fin pioneer
Updated 2026-09-19
| Length | 6'2" |
|---|---|
| Width | 20 1/2 in |
| Thickness | 2 3/4 in |
| Volume | 38 L |
| Fin config | Twin Plus One |
| Top speed | 24.6 km/h |
| Wave range | 2 to 5 ft |
The Mark Richards Mega Twin is a 6'2 custom hybrid fish, a modern reinterpretation of the twin fin design Mark Richards rode to four world titles. It is heavier and harder to paddle than most of the rack, and it stays anyway.
What it is and why I bought it
I ordered the Mega Twin in May 2018, a PU board with a flat rocker and a single-to-double-vee bottom, running a narrower nose than a classic retro twin and three fin slots rather than two. That three-slot setup means it can be ridden with a trailer fin behind the twin, which pulls it slightly away from being a pure twin fin and closer to a hybrid.
How it surfed
Its best wave came at Freshy, at a top speed of 24.6 km/h (about 15.3 mph) over 125 metres, using a power twin fin setup. The log is candid about the trade-off: it is a good quality twin, but it is harder to paddle and heavier than most of the rack, and it needs the trailer fin to feel properly stable. What it gives back for that extra weight is genuine speed and a more performance-oriented nose than an old-style retro twin, aimed at a rider who wants more rocker under the front foot.
Who it suits and who it does not
This board suits someone who values the design heritage of a twin fin built by one of the shape's own pioneers, and who does not mind trading some paddle ease for that history and the added speed a narrower nose brings. It is not the board for someone who wants an easy-paddling, lightweight twin fin for everyday small surf; for that, a lighter modern twin elsewhere in the rack is the better call. The logged wave range is 2 to 5 ft, ideal at 3 ft.
What happened to it
It is still in the rack. It cost $1,250 and carries an asking price of $850, kept as much for what it represents as for how often it gets ridden.
Questions people ask
Is the Mega Twin a pure twin fin?
Not quite. It has three fin slots and is generally ridden as a twin with a trailer fin behind it, which changes the feel from a true two-fin twin setup.
What are the downsides of the Mega Twin?
The register notes it is heavier and harder to paddle than most of the rack, and needs the trailer fin to feel stable, trade-offs for its speed and more performance-oriented nose.
What conditions suit the Mega Twin?
The logged range is 2 to 5 ft with 3 ft as the ideal, and its best recorded session hit 24.6 km/h over a 125 metre wave at Freshy.
For the full spec sheet, see the current quiver. For the classic retro version of this design, see the Mark Richards Free Ride Twin Fin Replica. For more on twin fin history and types, see twin fin fins.