2014
NAISH STARSHIP 100L 2014 TEST REVIEW
NAISH STARSHIP 100L 2014 TEST REVIEW THE LOW-DOWN Naish term the Starship (replacement to the Koncept) as a ’bump ‘n jump/onshore wave’ board. It’s part of a (…)
QUATRO FREESTYLE WAVE 105L 2014 TEST REVIEW
QUATRO FREESTYLE WAVE 105L 2014 TEST REVIEW THE LOW-DOWN Unchanged for 2014 the Quatro FSW is the largest of a 4-size range starting at 75 litres. Amongst the (…)
SIMMER FREEWAVE 105L 2014 TEST REVIEW
SIMMER FREEWAVE 105L 2014 TEST REVIEW THE LOW-DOWN This 105 is the largest of a 4-size range that are delivered with 5 finboxes and four fins making (…)
STARBOARD KODE FSW 103L CARBON 2014 TEST REVIEW
STARBOARD KODE FSW 103L CARBON 2014 TEST REVIEW THE LOW-DOWN The Kode freestyle-waves consist of 3 singlefin sizes (86/94/103) that sit ‘on top’ of the ‘Kode wave’ (…)
TABOU 3S 106L LIMITED 2014 TEST REVIEW
TABOU 3S 106L LIMITED 2014 TEST REVIEW THE LOW-DOWN The new 3S 106 has a lot going on in the tail, with a lot of features crammed (…)
FANATIC FREEWAVE 106L TEAM EDITION 2014 TEST REVIEW
FANATIC FREEWAVE 106L TEAM EDITION 2014 TEST REVIEW THE LOW-DOWN Last year Fanatic took the plunge in the freestyle wave shakeup that saw a number of brands (…)
GAASTRA MANIC 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW
GAASTRA MANIC 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR All shape and sizes and board types, but a genuine hard-core sail that might attract a few heavyweights usually (…)
GOYA BANZAI 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW
GOYA BANZAI 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Although a lot of the behaviour sounds better oriented to lightweights, heavier sailors and/or those looking to drive larger (…)
HOT SAILS MAUI QU4D 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW
HOT SAILS MAUI QU4D 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR It’s not right to pigeonhole this as a lightweight’s sail, but if you like heaps of ever-present (…)
NEILPRYDE COMBAT 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW
NEILPRYDE COMBAT 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Any type of modern waveboard, especially multifin models. RECOMMENDATION A good wide tuning band but, unlike many in this (…)
NORTH HERO 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW
NORTH HERO 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR We wouldn’t pigeonhole this as a specifically onshore use sail, but the tight-axis turning and early planing ability make (…)
POINT-7 SALT 4.8M 2014 TEST REVIEW
POINT-7 SALT 4.8M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Heavyweights and those with a more skilled, powerful surfing style – especially in onshore conditions. A strong option for (…)
RRD MOVE MKII 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW
RRD MOVE MKII 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Jumping freaks, locations where the ramps are close to launch and acceleration is imperative. Ignore the bump and (…)
SEVERNE S-1 4.8M 2014 TEST REVIEW
SEVERNE S-1 4.8M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR Dedicated wave riders and manoeuvre freaks in genuine, sideshore wave-riding conditions. RECOMMENDATION Always use a minimal level of outhaul (…)
NAISH FORCE R1 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW
NAISH FORCE R1 4.7M 2014 TEST REVIEW BEST FOR It’s not really a rider-weight-specific sail, but is a strong option for those looking to power larger boards (…)