Hey folks first post so be gentle.

I had a ride of the 9' Coreban Fusion on Saturday down at Gunna, here is my little overview.

My profile: Coming from the 9'6" Naish as my point of comparison, 85-90kg rider trying to look good in the surf.

Personally on first viewing the Coreban shape didn't look to be that radical, thickish tail pretty chunky. The board looked good but nothing awesome. Yesterday got the Coreban 9' out in the surf probably about 4ft a bit messy at times but all round good fun size.

First few waves I had to get my bearing riding the new board how it took off, rode etc. but first surprise I was paddling around on a 9' board no sinking and plenty of stability which i thought was great. Well first proper wave took off, put the rail in and bloody hell the thing ripped around carrying a huge amount of speed straight into a big lip smack, compared to the Naish the Coreban carried a bit more speed and took a nice tight line, from this point on the session was all smiles. Few waves down the track had the board cutting back beautifully and was feeling like a pro, think the board was helping a bit.

So after a day on the Coreban I would have to say I am a convert, the board just carries a heap of speed, turns great AND carries my fat ass around. Also looking down at the nose on first glance was a bit tentative heading toward a serious bit of white water, doesn't look to kick up like the Naish or PSH boards i have ridden, but paddling over 4ft set wave just pops straight over the top no worries. The nose pops over anything and gives you heaps of confidence heading out through the white water and also on a steep drop.

All and all i found the Coreban 9' Fusion an really great ride, makes life easy while waiting out the back and then rips all the way home.

As mentioned SHQ has the board on demo (the one I rode) give it a go, plenty of float for a bigger guy without sacrificing performance.