Zodiac Baracuda Bumper Fin, W69526

This is the genuine Zodiac Baracuda bumper fin, part number W69526, a plastic part that fits around the cleaner body.

What it does

The fin is the cleaner contact surface. It takes the knocks against walls, steps and corners so the body itself never touches them, and it helps the cleaner deflect away and carry on rather than sitting in one place grinding at the finish. Fins go brittle with age and chemical exposure, then crack or break off entirely.

Check the fitment

The sources here do not agree on the model. One lists W69526 against the Baracuda G3, another against the Baracuda Alpha and Beta cleaners. Both readings are given rather than picking one, so compare the part to the fin on your own cleaner before you order.