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.

col303 said...

Any one in WA got a 9' Fusion & what do you reckon. Hi Stuey do you own the board or just demoed it, we are similar weight Im 84 kg. I heard there are a few in WA, it would be good to here others opinions.

West oz kite have them call Jason on 0411 510 514

Hey Stuey,

Firstly welcome to the breeze.

Thanks for posting great to hear a review on one of the new boards

Once you get it fully dailled would be great to get an update

Phill

Weight wise i think the glass version would be similar to that of PSH and Naish, on the water definitely didn't feel heavy, on the wave it was just fast. But they have the pure series coming to which are a wood veneer which will be on par with the lighter boards on the market. And Col for your weight (similar to mine) the fusions are great they felt really loose (with the thruster set up I used) and had plenty of float and really nice volume distribution.

Yeh I personally don't own one yet, but soon probably get one on the next shipment into SHQ, as the fusion on demo is the only one that came in.

Keen to get back out and try the board with a few different fins combos, I will be getting a set of the GL Future fins, and then can try it as a retro twin style set up as well.

Thanks Hilly, I saw one at Jasons on the weekend looks good, I'd love to have given it a go but I just was there to pick up the Coreban 11'6" woody I ordered a little while ago. Classic looking board but I put it to work the last few days and I'm very happy with its performance nailed some good head high down the line wave rides. Carves well for a big board, once I found the back foot pad weaves rail to rail. Picks up waves earlier I can now compete with the Mals!

nice reviews fellas !

Any comments on the Fusion as compared to the Icon?
Thanks

Hey guys i had a look at the Fusion vs the Icon, they are a very similar outline and shape, selection between the two would be weight and experience based. Personally haven't ridden the Icon but it looks very similar to the fusion a board which I was very impressed with just a foot longer.

As to the performer i can't comment haven't had the opportunity to ride that board.

drum said...

Has anyone ridden the 9' in overhead conditions? I'm 90kg would the rail still dig in on a bottom turn or would we be waiting to slow down before leaning over?

If we ever get some overhead waves at my local - I'll get back to you - but hard to compare SA Mid coast waves with any where in WA but maybe metro Perth - small reef breaks where a 4foot wave is rare and live on a staple 1-3 foot wave diet

I don't chase it these days just paddle locally when I am allowed off the chain for a few hours each week so it may take a few months to report back..

Russh I'm the same and the extra width and volume of the 9' fusion would be nice in the uncrowded onshore perth rubbish I end up surfing but once in a while on an offshore reef some confidence holding a rail at speed would be good.

kingdom thankyou for the photos of mouth watering conditions. Greg is certainly turning at speed from the tail. Although he doesn't appear to be leaning out on the rail very far. I will try I and contact Jason for a test drive. Cheers.