Designed by Skip Frye in the mid 1970s, this classic True Ames Skip Frye Single Fin reflects the clean lines and smooth curves tied to his Eggs and Gliders, offering a minimal, fluid feel built for trim, speed, and low drag. Made from solid fiberglass with a flat matte Volan finish, it features slight rake and medium flex tuned through the body for smooth projection, working equally well as a single fin or in a 2 + 1 setup on mid lengths, thinner planing boards, and shapes that rely on long rail lines and pinched rails.
Product Info
Cleanline Staff Michael Says:
"I love the True Ames Skip Frye single fin for the simplicity it adds to my surfing. This fin holds to keep my board on track but has enough slip to take my board back to the pocket. It really adds a classic feel to any mid-length or glider. As a single fin, I feel obligated to slow down everything and surf as smoothly as possible, and it just works. When I want to rip, I pair it with some side bites, which takes me anywhere I want on the wave. Really, this fin takes my surfing back long drawn-out lines and early kickouts."
Cleanline Staff
Designed by Skip Frye in the mid 1970s, this classic True Ames Skip Frye Single Fin reflects the clean lines and smooth curves tied to his Eggs and Gliders, offering a minimal, fluid feel built for trim, speed, and low drag. Made from solid fiberglass with a flat matte Volan finish, it features slight rake and medium flex tuned through the body for smooth projection, working equally well as a single fin or in a 2 + 1 setup on mid lengths, thinner planing boards, and shapes that rely on long rail lines and pinched rails.
Product Details
- Fin Type: Single Fin
- Small Sizes: 6.0", 7.0"
- Large Sizes: 8.5", 9.25"
- Fins in Set: One
- Fin Configuration: Single
- Fin Tech: Volan
Product Features
- Slight / minimal rake and medium flex
- Can be used as a single fin or also works great in a 2+1
- Pairs well with mid-lengths, thinner planing-type boards, or shapes that rely on pinched rails or long rail lines to do the heavy lifting
- Solid fiberglass construction, flat matte finish
- *Please note the 9.25" template has the tab / screw + plate in front
Additional Info
A single fin designed by one of the greatest surfboard craftsman of all time… Need True Ames say more? Straight forward, clean lines, and classic curves are the name of the game here.
An iconic figure in San Diego surf culture, Skip Frye is an accomplished surfer well known for his silky smooth style as well as his innovative and unique designs. Devised in the mid ‘70s, Skip’s single fin was developed to perform and excel in a supporting role for some of the boards he’s best known for such as his Eggs and Gliders. Minimalistic and pure, this fin lends itself to fluid and graceful surfing.
If you want to follow in Skip’s footsteps and search for that ultimate trim, minimize drag, increase speed, and let the board do the talking…Then this is the fin for you.
Volan
The True Ames Volan fins are fine-tuned with a precision foils as well as proper flex. Crafted with a labor of love at their factory in Santa Barbara, CA, these fins undergo the strictest quality control. The True Ames Volan panels are meticulously hand-laid and templated ensuring optimal weave orientation and superior strength, with flex coming more from the body rather than just the tip. This enhances speed and projection off the bottom and through turns, making their Volan fins a pinnacle of the highest performance flex characteristic
Warranty
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Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase you may return it for a refund, or exchange within 30 days of receiving your order.
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