update - took it out today as conditions were small to mid size closeouts with occasional shoulders. Actually it was ideal for testing the board out as it was mixed bag of conditions a lot of mushy sections that reformed to a solid closeout. On the bigger set waves it was steep 5ft closeout so that was ideal to try out my drop ins.
Here's my take on the board.
Ease Of Paddle / wave catch-ability = 10/10 (every wave i wanted i got - i can see this board may make unpopular with the locals on crowded summery days
Duckdiveability = 7/10 (compared to my shortboards but otherwise no problems there at all)
Maneuverability = 8/10 (surprisingly agile. I mean it wont compete with a potato chip shortboard but it still turns super easily)
Speed = 8.5/10 (this one shocked me the most i think as the board is pretty damn quick not comparable to my epoxy quad but nonetheless i was really pleased with that.
Mushy wave factor = 10/10 (my board of choice for mushier/softer waves - in fact i would really like to try this board out in sizable mushy waves say 6ft+ and see how it reacts)
Steep take off factor = 6.5/10 (i made all of my late takeoffs on the closeout sections including a few mad drops but to be honest the board is not designed for that. Its totally makable but i can see it being a touch sketchy on bigger and even hollower waves)
size factor = perfect for small to medium sized surf 10/10 for that. Not likely to be taking it on a big day now am I
All in all im stoked with the performance and so glad i have such a board in my quiver i can see this being one of my favourite boards as its ideal for times when a shortboard just is not practical or should i say just makes hard work of it. I recommend such a board design for any one
