ive had a few training sessions and a couple of lower wind dw ers on the 24 now

for me the 26" was rock solid. stand back behind the handle and enjoy the surfing style dw.


20 dw runs and not a single fall

ran the board with stock fin pushed right forward.


the 24" is less stable then the 26 there is no doubt.

what has worked for me is a eric terrien fin 20 back from the front and ocean stuff another twenty mm back again.

I marked the box for the 2 positions.

some testing in the ck mouth I found the best feet position was feet jammed against the recess rails. sort of lines you up over the chimes

I was thinking the 24 could be a bit tricky out side but it has proved to be well behave and predicable. it certainly picks up the bumps and it feel like your sliding along.

in less then 15 knts south I average 5.13 and today in just over 10 knts averaged 5.38 in a ese swell. that sort of side on at the gold coast

the relevance of these numbers are that im 20 seconds plus pace faster in similar conditions on any other board ive owned or paddled and im still coming back from an operation.

these times are averages from the whole run. not a few hand picked besties. always a big difference there

sure this board isn't for everyone but its easier then a lot of wider boards ive been on and including the ace.

the board is like a dog that's been locked up all day and then let out. it loves to run which might be why it has surprised me with the handling today I was expected the side swell to make the board real tricky but it just never happened

another factor is the paddlers weight. this type of board I believe you dw from the back- usualyl about a foot from the handle for me and I guess if your too heavy for the board the volume , which isn't high, wouldnt be able to support you.

its not the type of board where you stand in the middle and stay there and steer the board with your hips. if you do that you will find both boards stiff.
get back and it surfing all good

the 26" is a better fit for the heavier paddler but don't be bummed- its a excellent board in its own right

so the 24" is a lighter paddlers board imo.


I so dig these maliko designs