Churchill Fins Makapuu 3.0 - Malaysian Rubber - Blue // Gold

Churchill Makapuu 3.0 Flippers - The Original Swimfin's. Made in Malaysia.

The Churchill® Makapuu® Floating Fins are the ORIGINAL swimfins trusted since 1936, first invented by Owen Churchill for the U.S. Navy and still the #1 choice for bodyboarders worldwide nearly 90 years later, redesigned for 2026 with a new comfort-focused mold featuring rounded heel strap edges, a smoothed drainage hole underside, and a softer natural foot pocket to eliminate irritation and chafing, while the patented Dolphin Tail split-blade design channels water more efficiently for more thrust per kick, faster wave entry, stronger hold, and reduced leg fatigue; manufactured in Malaysia using 100% premium natural rubber for the perfect balance of stiffness for power and flex for comfort, the 2026 Makapuu® also features size-proportional blade lengths for balanced flex and control across every size, an updated reduced-diameter drainage hole engineered to flush sand and debris while preventing toe snag in heavy surf, and is available in five sizes (S / M / ML / L / XL), with sizing up recommended for those between sizes for the most comfortable fit.

Features

• THE ORIGINAL SWIM FIN – TRUSTED SINCE 1936

  Invented by Owen Churchill for the U.S. Navy in 1936, the Churchill® Makapuu® remains the #1 choice for bodyboarders worldwide nearly 90 years later. These aren’t generic flippers — they’re the fin that started it all.

• REDESIGNED FOR 2026 – MORE COMFORTABLE THAN EVER

  Features a new comfort-focused mold with rounded heel strap edges to eliminate irritation, a smoothed drainage hole underside to reduce friction against feet, and a softer foot pocket that wraps naturally without chafing.

• PATENTED DOLPHIN TAIL – MORE SPEED, LESS EFFORT

  The iconic split-tail design channels water more efficiently than standard blade fins, generating more thrust per kick for faster wave entry, stronger hold, and reduced leg fatigue during long sessions.

• 100% PREMIUM MALAYSIAN RUBBER – BUILT TO LAST

  Manufactured in Malaysia using premium-grade natural rubber engineered for the ideal balance of stiffness for power and flex for comfort. Designed to maintain performance and durability season after season.

• SIZE-PROPORTIONAL BLADE LENGTHS – BALANCED FLEX IN EVERY SIZE

  Unlike fins with one fixed blade length across all sizes, the 2026 Makapuu® uses proportional blade lengths so every size delivers the same balanced flex, responsiveness, and control.

• UPDATED DRAINAGE HOLE – NO MORE TOE CATCH

  Redesigned reduced-diameter drainage hole efficiently flushes sand and debris while helping prevent toe snag in heavy surf. Smoothed underside edges further reduce friction and irritation.

• AVAILABLE IN 5 SIZES (S / M / ML / L / XL)

  Proper fit is critical for maximum comfort and performance. Churchill® fins run slightly snug — if you are between sizes, we recommend sizing up for the most comfortable fit.