Spade Slick

With every new boat we design, Spade try to find the missing link in our lineup. We’re very excited to see where the Slick will fit in, as it’s already the fifth half-slice Spade is releasing. For those wondering how it differs from the others, here are some facts and thoughts:

Despite its length of 275 cm, the Slick is probably our most agile boat yet. With a width of 69 cm, it’s only slightly narrower than the Full House, but with lowered edges to give it an even more stable platform. Combined with its high bow rocker and optimized rocker break, it’s extremely playful and handles all obstacles with ease.

Although it may seem similar to the Joker, the two boats couldn’t be more different. The Joker is fast and holds a straight line like no other boat. The Slick, on the other hand, with its wide bow, rides high and pivots left and right like a champ. The Slick is definitely one of the most entertaining ways to paddle both technical creeks and big water.

The sleek stern is inspired by the Barracuda, but with around 300 liters of volume, the Slick is clearly well-suited for harder whitewater too.

The core idea was to combine elements of the Barracuda and the Full House and create the perfect kayak from both.

Side note: We’re often asked what the ideal paddler weight is for our different models. For the Slick, the answer is once again: “Don’t look at the numbers—just try it for yourself.” Spade had paddlers from 65 to 120 kg test the prototype. All had different experiences; all had a great time. Best to try the Slick yourself—you might be surprised.