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WITCHCRAFT SHAMAN 88L 2014 TEST REVIEW
WITCHCRAFT SHAMAN 88L 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR OK, we only tried in onshore conditions – and that’s what it’s designed for – but we’d be interested (…)
GOYA GURU G4 4.2M 2014 TEST REVIEW
GOYA GURU G4 4.2M 2014 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT A soft and relaxed-feeling sail with good acceleration and an easy-to-control behaviour in stronger wind situations. BEST FOR (…)
NORTH HERO 4.2M 2014 TEST REVIEW
NORTH HERO 4.2M 2014 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT Good wind range and a notably early-planer with a relaxed and secure-feeling that requires little effort to achieve a (…)
TUSHINGHAM ROCK 5.2M 2014 TEST REVIEW
TUSHINGHAM ROCK 5.2M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Lighter and/or shorter riders and narrower board shapes. RECOMMENDATION Use a pulley block, set with a fairly minimal level of (…)
GAASTRA POISON 5.4M 2014 TEST REVIEW
GAASTRA POISON 5.4M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Although we’d agree the Poison’s an attractive choice for big boys and onshore conditions, but actually it’s got a (…)
GOYA ECLIPSE 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW
GOYA ECLIPSE 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR In riding terms, in the onshore surf conditions we had on test we found it paired best with drivier (…)
HOT SAILS MAUI FIRELIGHT 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW
HOT SAILS MAUI FIRELIGHT 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Purist riders who want a versatile and light rig primarily for wave riding use. Although it can (…)
NAISH VIBE 5.5M 2014 TEST REVIEW
NAISH VIBE 5.5M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Those who prefer a more traditional style of turning and ample power with a slight amount of spring. RECOMMENDATION (…)
NEILPRYDE ATLAS 5.4M 2014 TEST REVIEW
NEILPRYDE ATLAS 5.4M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR A good pairing for fast-rockered wave boards and FSWs RECOMMENDATION Set the downhaul with the leech still fairly tight (…)
NORTH IDOL 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW
NORTH IDOL 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Those wanting to get up-to-speed rapidly or in gusty locations. Could be a useful sail for float and ride (…)
POINT-7 SADO 4G 5.4M 2014 TEST REVIEW
POINT-7 SADO 4G 5.4M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Heavyweights, flatter-rockered boards and high wind bump and jump crossover use – you could even race it … (…)
RRD MOVE 5.2M 2014 TEST REVIEW
RRD MOVE 5.2M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Locations with strong sideshore drift, ramps that are hard to reach early at speed and a modern-feeling turning sensation (…)
SEVERNE BLADE 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW
SEVERNE BLADE 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR More solid, sideshore conditions and those who like to engage a lot of rail when turning. RECOMMENDATION Find the (…)
SIMMER HALO 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW
SIMMER HALO 5.3M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Mainly lighter riders sailing in more genuine sideshore conditions. RECOMMENDATION Heavier riders will prefer added downhaul and a flatter (…)
FANATIC TRI WAVE 95L TEAM EDITION 2014 TEST REVIEW
FANATIC TRI WAVE 95L TEAM EDITION 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Those looking for a slightly more challenging board to use in coastal conditions but with all (…)