I think the Glide is a GREAT board! Of course you will always hear me rant and rave about my Underground Magic Carpet 158 but the Glide is no doubt one of the best light wind boards on the water. I think there are both negatives and positives to large fins, small fins and no fins. I have always ridden with 4 larger fins because I like the support they give me. BUT, smaller fins and especially NO fins allows you to switch to toeside more easily, is better in several transitions, etc.
Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks!