
Slingshot 7" Fiberglass Single Surfboard Fin – Hold & Maneuverability
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Slingshot 7" Fiberglass Single Surfboard Fin – Hold & Maneuverability
Overview
Smooth turns. Confident hold. Classic single-fin style.
Fine-tune your surfboard setup with the Slingshot 7" Fiberglass Single Fin, designed for compatible mid-length surfboards and longboards. Its swept-back outline is designed to provide additional hold during harder turns, while the relatively small base helps maintain maneuverability and a responsive feel.
Constructed from fiberglass, this fin combines a classic single-fin design with a balance of directional control and turning freedom. It is an option for surfers who enjoy smooth trimming along the wave face while retaining the ability to redirect their board when conditions call for a turn.
Whether you're cruising through everyday surf or refining your turns on a mid-length, the Slingshot 7" offers a versatile fin option for boards designed to use a compatible single-fin setup.
Key Features & Benefits
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7-Inch Fin Height: A compact single-fin option for compatible mid-lengths and longboards.
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Fiberglass Construction: Provides a sturdy fin structure for regular surf sessions.
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Swept-Back Profile: Designed to offer additional hold through harder turns.
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Relatively Small Base: Helps preserve maneuverability and allows the board to redirect more easily.
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Balanced Performance: Combines directional control with smooth turning capability.
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Classic Single-Fin Setup: Suited to boards designed for a compatible center-fin configuration.
Hold Through Turns
The swept-back outline is designed to provide additional hold when pressure is applied through a turn, helping support a controlled feel on the wave.
Maneuverability and Flow
The smaller base balances the added sweep, helping the board remain responsive rather than feeling overly locked into a straight line.
Versatile Mid-Length and Longboard Use
The 7-inch size offers an option for surfers seeking a blend of smooth trimming, directional stability, and the ability to redirect their board during a session.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Product name | Slingshot Single Fin |
| Fin height | 7 inches |
| Product type | Single surfboard fin |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Outline | Swept-back |
| Base design | Relatively small base |
| Performance focus | Hold, control, and maneuverability |
| Intended boards | Compatible mid-lengths and longboards |
| Fin-box compatibility | Confirm with supplier |
| Base width | Confirm with supplier |
| Mounting hardware | Confirm with supplier |
Choosing the Right Fin Size
The supplier's general guideline is approximately one inch of fin height per foot of board length. Under this rule of thumb, a 7-inch fin may be a starting point for a board around 7 feet long.
This is only a general guide. The ideal fin depends on your board's design, fin box, tail shape, and preferred surfing style. Check the board manufacturer's fin recommendations before purchasing.
Compatibility & Installation
Before ordering, confirm that the fin's base matches your surfboard's fin box. Fin systems are not universally interchangeable.
Install the fin using compatible hardware and follow the surfboard manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the fin is securely fitted before entering the water.
Find Your Flow
The Slingshot 7" Fiberglass Single Fin combines a swept-back profile with a relatively small base for surfers seeking a balance of hold and maneuverability on compatible mid-lengths and longboards.
