Board Tests

2013 Directional Surfboard Test Reviews...
May 24, 2013
2013 Directional Surfboard Test Reviews Head-to-Head word by Shane Thompson Test Team: Matt Aiken, John Bryja, Martin Milne, Shane Thompson, Dave Marshall and...

Airush Cypher Review
May 24, 2013
STYLE: Directional Surf Thruster SIZE: 5’8” x 20” The new Cypher surf shape completes the 2013 three-model Airush surfboard...

Cabrinha Skillit Review
May 24, 2013
STYLE: Directional Surf Thruster SIZE: 5’10” x 18.8” The Skillit is designed for the new above-the-lip surfing in mind with the...

F-One Signature 5’10”
May 24, 2013
STYLE: Directional Surf Quad SIZE: 5’10” x 18” or 46 cm The 5’10” Signature is all about comfort and control at high speeds. Its surf...

Liquid Force Kitefish
May 24, 2013
STYLE: Crossover Directional Fish SIZE: 5’3” The Kitefish is a directional board that uses a durable capped construction, which keeps the price low....

Liquid Force CJ LTD
May 24, 2013
STYLE: Directional Surf Quad SIZE: 5’9” x 17 15/16” Liquid Force has revamped its surf line this year, and the CJ LTD is its full wave-slashing fun...

Naish Skater Fish 5’9”
May 24, 2013
STYLE: Directional Surf Thruster SIZE: 5’9” x 18.8” The Skater is designed for riding strapless in the surf, and has an easy...

Slingshot Celeritas
May 24, 2013
STYLE: Directional Surf Thruster SIZE: 5’8” x 18.5” The Celeritas is a do-it-all shape that can travel with you to any reputable...

Wainman Hawaii Magnum
May 24, 2013
STYLE: Directional Surf Thruster SIZE: 5’7” x 17 15/16” The Magnum is a classic surfboard shape that excels in mid-size to large surf. It has a...

2012 Naish Alaia
Sep 15, 2011
You can put the Naish Alaia in the must-have board category. All the rage amongst core surfers, the traditional surfboard design has found a niche with kitbeoarders....

Late Arrivals
Jul 20, 2011
Others to consider: Three late arrivals for the board tests—they arrived on the second last day of testing—are worthy of consideration. (Maybe the...

High-Performance Twin Tip Boards go Head-to-Head
Jul 19, 2011
Choosing your new twin-tip board can be a daunting task given the many choices available today. It’s a challenge because many of the boards, at first glance, seem...