Side view of fin
Close-up of hand installing a black center fin into a slide-in style fin box on a SUP.
Side view of fin
Close-up of hand installing a black center fin into a slide-in style fin box on a SUP.

Overall rating: 4.9323306 / 5 from 133 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The 3" Aero Shorty Center Fin is praised for its low profile and suitability for shallow rivers and waters. Customers appreciate its quality and ease of installation. While opinions on control vary, shipping is noted for being quick and transparent.

Summary topics

  • Shallow River Suitability: 7%
  • Product Quality: 10%
  • Low Profile Fin: 44%
  • Shipping Speed: 7%

Review topics: [fit, quality, material, works, shipping, control, customer service, fin, stability, water, river, board, tracks, paddle, adventures, cost, tool, alternative, addition, tide, difference, trips, rep, maneuverability, rocks, accessory, boat, kayak, option].

Review highlights

  • "Great construction, quality materials, solid durability!"Matthew S.
  • "Great fins for shallow rivers!"Nicholas C.
  • "These fins are perfect for shallow water river paddling!"Randall S.

Reviews

Shorty Fin for the Salt River

"Got these for all 3 of our boards to use on the Salt River here in AZ. They work perfect!"

Michael K. (5/5)

Shorty fin

"I bought this because I prefer to escape the tide waters and head to the small rivers. I enjoy the maneuverability this allows while constantly cutting back and forth to avoid rocks and boulders. This is a perfect tool to have in the bag when needed."

Cameron S. (5/5)

perfect for the river.

"I paddle the Salt River in Phoenix. because of the shallow spots and rapids, a longer fin would get caught on rocks and the bottom. The shorty fin is perfect. *PSA never wear a leash in fast moving water"

don s. (5/5)

"The Shorty center fin is working well as the water drops in the August drought and downed trees cause all kinds of trouble in the rivers and lakes here in St Louis. The fin is a perfect fit and great tool for this time of year."

Joe (5/5)

Great product, high shipping costs

"Fin is great, shipping was super high for such a small purchase."

Chrissy T. (5/5)

Wrong Fin

"This 3" Center Fin was purchased for my hard sided paddle board but unfortunately it is for the inflatable paddle boards. Appears to be good quality just like the rest of the Bote products I have purchased, but it will be sent back."

Patrick M. (5/5)

I bought the shorty fin

"I bought the shorty fin for shallow waters and it works beautifully. Love it."

Jennifer T. (5/5)

Works great

"Works great"

Jesse R. (5/5)

Great leash can’t wait to

"Great leash can’t wait to find out where my Finn’s are"

Bonnie S. (5/5)

Kwasny - 3 inch Aero shorty fin

"Small profile makes for easy handling of the boat on sand, but large enough to help keep the kayak going in the desired direction."

William K. (4/5)

Q&A

3″ Aero Shorty Center Fin

Regular price
$25.00
Sale price
$25.00
Regular price
$25.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Details

The Removable 3″ Aero Midtown Center Fin is an extremely low profile option to replace the 10″ Aero Center Fin that comes included with BOTE inflatable paddle boards and inflatable kayaks.

*Not sure which fin box you have? Two fin box styles, one quick look.

Side view of fin
Close-up of hand installing a black center fin into a slide-in style fin box on a SUP.
Side view of fin
Close-up of hand installing a black center fin into a slide-in style fin box on a SUP.