The Slick
Created in collaboration with phenomenal longboarder and master shaper Chris Schlickenmeyer, the Slick integrates the elements of a classic pivot fin together with some distinctive design changes for a more progressive performance.
The Fin
Created in collaboration with phenomenal longboarder and master shaper Chris Schlickenmeyer, the Slick integrates the elements of a classic pivot fin together with some distinctive design changes for a more progressive performance. This fin showcases a narrower base, an extended and narrow tip, and slightly less area overall.
Akin to a pivot-style fin, the Slick provides a solid noseriding feel, but it also won’t feel as much like an anchor. Thanks to its nuanced characteristics, you’ll be doing long, smooth, flowing arcs on the regular. And don’t be afraid to ride this in some swell either – the Slick performs at the highest level in all kinds of conditions.
- Moderate area, moderate base, and relatively pronounced rake allow for both noserides and progressive carves
- Built for longboards of all shapes and sizes
- Solid fiberglass construction, gloss finish
Specifications
It integrates the elements of a classic pivot fin together with distinctive design changes for more progressive performance.
Run the Slick on a noserider or all-around longboard when you want nose time plus the ability to actually turn the board through long, flowing arcs — it noserides like a classic pivot fin but feels less like an anchor. If your only goal is planted nose time, the Smith / Parrish Full Base anchors harder; for a looser, trim-first glide feel, look at the Skip Frye single.
The Slick is a solid fiberglass longboard single fin built by True Ames with longboarder and shaper Chris Schlickenmeyer. The template reworks a classic pivot fin with a narrower base, an extended narrow tip, slightly less overall area, and relatively pronounced rake. It comes in three sizes: 9.0", 9.5", and 10.0".
Mentioned in the review — Smith / Parrish Full Base · Skip Frye — not something we carry.