this board makes a…
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guest-paddler
on 5/29/2016
this board makes a intermediate paddler into a racer. this board is fast light and tracks true witg a true glide. the board/will run flat without catching or difggin a rail. its a bit pricey but as the saying goes you get what you pay and this board you get more than what you pay for. the board is a real looker too1 fast lines with a racer demeaner that has attitude when even carrying to water. this board is so noticeable both in and out of water. on a fast hi tide bush into a bay from the ocean this board will catch and ride the slightest of swell and lift above the water line and glide beautifully. this is one board that actually makes you a better paddler than you are
Pros
fast easy paddling beautiful in and out of water
Cons
the cost
Usage
everything from bay to ocean its comfortable anywhere.
Stable, well built, good…
Stable, well built, good glide, easy to ride SUP for larger riders.May not be quite as fast as a full out race board.
Pros
Stable, easy to ride for a large (6' 2" 195 lb. older 72) paddler. Stiff with very high quality construction for a light weight carbon board. Excellent glide, easy to foot steer. Rails work well in side chop and wind, but this is on flat water lakes, not open bodies of water.
Cons
The stability appears to come at the expense of speed re. boards with less volume in the bow and narrower width than this one at 27.5" but this may be an "operator" issue. While not a very experienced SUP paddler, the effect is the same as in the surf skis I paddled for years where the boats with more volume towards the bow felt like they had more drag on flat water. Hard to find a case which fits properly as the wide point is well forward. Finally bought a 14' by 26" GT case and had it modified to fit.
Usage
Touring and exercise, but I like going fast and wanted an SUP with low weight board for ease in loading on the car with the cover on.
