Still Chasing the Next Trick: Senad "SLAY" Never Outgrew the Tiny Board

Long before fingerboarding became what it is today, Senad "SLAY" was just another kid with a Tech Deck in his hands.

He still remembers that first setup, a World Industries graphic that, at the time, was simply another toy. Years later, that little board has become something much bigger than he ever expected.

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Now 33 and based in Austria, SLAY still approaches fingerboarding with the same curiosity that got him hooked in the first place. Surprisingly, he doesn't see himself as an expert. "I'd say I'm still a beginner," he admits. "Especially when I see what other people can do."

It's not false modesty. For him, watching others push the limits is part of what keeps the scene exciting.

Like many fingerboarders of his generation, Tech Deck was the gateway. Later, Berlinwood and Blackriver expanded his view of what fingerboarding could become. 

Those brands helped shape both his style and his appreciation for the culture surrounding the hobby.

Outside the community, people still dismiss fingerboarding as child's play. SLAY sees it differently. Every trick demands patience. Every clean landing comes after countless failed attempts. Just like skateboarding, progress isn't something you buy, it's something you earn.

And maybe that's the beauty of it. A desk. A bench. A kitchen table. Almost anywhere can turn into a spot.

Living in Austria, SLAY admits the local scene is still relatively small, especially compared to neighboring Germany, where fingerboarding has built a much stronger community. Even so, he believes things are slowly moving in the right direction.

His biggest dream hasn't changed much since childhood: one day riding for Tech Deck, the company that first introduced him to fingerboarding and inspired the collection he proudly owns today.

Until then, the goal is simple. More sessions. More events. More contests. And one more trick worth chasing. (Flikmagazine)