DEFLOW CREAM 9" | SINGLE FIN FOR LONGBOARD CHERRY

Deflow's most versatile single fin in the definitive size for classic longboarding and in the most focused color of the collection

The Deflow Cream 9" has been the benchmark single fin for modern longboarding across the Basque brand's entire catalog for years. Inspired by the designs of George Greenough—the pioneer who proved that a fin could be both flexible and high-performing—the Cream offers what quality longboarders have always sought: more turn and more maneuverability than classic pivot fins, without losing a shred of feel on the noseride. In Cherry, the focused and energetic red from Deflow’s Color Collection that stands out on any board and speaks to the same attitude that defines good longboarding: with decision, with style, without half measures.

WHY THIS FIN MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

The Cream 9" isn't the largest fin in the Cream catalog, but it is the one most surfers have chosen as their go-to single fin. The balance between noseride and turn offered by the 9" size makes it the perfect choice for the longboarder who doesn't want to choose between the two pleasures of longboard surfing:

• A-outline design: the geometry that makes it possible — The Cream's A-shaped outline creates the key balance between a wide base for drive during noserides and a tip with enough area for the fin to work through turns. A geometry that Greenough developed and Deflow has refined for modern longboarding.
• Stiff in the body, flex at the tip — The flex distribution is the secret to the Cream. The stiff body provides the hold and stability you need for trimming and noseriding; the flex tip absorbs the pressure of turns and allows the fin to release naturally without the tail sliding out. Stiff in the body, flex at the top.
• Raked-back profile: speed and control — The sweep of the Cream’s profile positions the fin's area to generate traction during moments of maximum speed and allows for smooth transitions between trim and turn without the interruptions caused by more vertical pivot fins.
• Fiberglass: the construction that gives it character — Fiberglass is the construction material that contributes most to the character of a longboard fin. It transmits feedback from the board directly, has the right weight for noseriding, and offers that lively feel that quality longboarders associate with high-end fins.
• Perfect for squaretail and pintail — The Cream's geometry works especially well on the two most common tail shapes in classic and modern longboarding. No board shape restrictions for the surfer who has more than one longboard in their quiver.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Model — Cream 9"
• Type — Single fin
• Size — 9"
• Base — 188.8 mm (7.45")
• Height — 228.6 mm (9")
• Area — 37.78 in²
• Flex — Low (stiff in body, flex at tip)
• Construction — Fiberglass
• Profile — Raked-back, A-outline
• Recommended waves — Small to medium
• Recommended boards — Squaretail or pintail longboard, mid-length
• Color — Cherry (Color Collection)

ADVICE FROM OUR EXPERTS

The 9" size of the Cream is the one most surfers choose as their first reference fin for their longboard, and also the one many keep as their primary fin for years. The reason is the balance: at 9", the Cream has enough base for a comfortable and solid noseride, and a tip with the necessary area for fluid turns without forcing it. If your longboard is between 9' and 9'6" and you are looking for balance between noseriding and maneuvering, this is your size. Plus, Cherry is one of the best-looking fin colors in the water: that focused, non-garish red stands out perfectly in the lineup.
— Core Surfing Team

DEFLOW GUARANTEE — “OUR LOVE FOR THE SEA BROUGHT US HERE”

Deflow was born on the beach of Zarautz, driven by a group of surf enthusiasts with a clear obsession: to create efficient, beautiful, and honest fins and accessories. What started as a community of riders in the Basque Country has become a reference brand in the European market, recognized for the technical rigor of its fin designs and for an aesthetic that connects surfing with color and design culture.

The Cream is Deflow's best-selling fin and the one that best summarizes the brand's philosophy applied to longboarding: not a compromise tool between noseriding and turning, but a fin designed specifically so the surfer doesn't have to choose between both. Inspired by George Greenough and refined through years of feedback from riders around the world.

The Cherry Collection from Deflow is the focused energy of the Color Collection: not the red that screams, but the red that concentrates. On a longboard fin, that message is especially coherent: the surfer who chooses Cherry for their Cream knows exactly what they want in the water.

USE AND CARE

• Installation — The Cream 9" uses a standard single fin box system. Make sure your board’s box accepts 9" fins before purchasing. Adjust the fin's position in the box according to your style: further forward for more maneuverability, further back for more stability during noserides.
• Positioning — As a general reference, start with the fin centered in the box and adjust based on your experience. For 9' to 9'6" longboards, the centered or slightly back position usually works well with the Cream 9".
• Fiberglass care — Regularly inspect the fin for delamination, cracks, or edge damage. Fiberglass fins are durable but can be damaged by hard impacts. A ding on the fin’s edge can affect performance.
• Storage — Store the fin away from direct heat and without lateral pressure. Avoid resting heavy objects on the fin when stored so as not to compromise the flex.

SIZE GUIDE

This sheet corresponds to the 9" size of the Cream. The Cream family is available in eight sizes to adapt to any type of single fin board. The following table shows the dimensions of the entire family so you can choose the correct size if you need another:

READY FOR THE SINGLE FIN THAT HAS BEEN THE BENCHMARK FOR MODERN LONGBOARDING FOR YEARS?

The Deflow Cream 9" Cherry is available now at Core Surfing Shop with free shipping on orders over €50 and 24-48 hour delivery throughout the Peninsula. Buy with total confidence: official brand warranty and hassle-free returns. Buy it today and put it to the test in your next longboard session!