I find different boards, even ones with similar outlines, are very different in terms of spray. Used to have a 2009 Nobile T5, liked the board a lot, except for the spray (choppy condition+loading up=fire hose of saltwater to the face). Recently got a Xenon La Luz, and its sooooo much better. At a loss to say why, maybe the extreme flexiness of the tips on the Xenon?
Yeah, I'm riding an SS Darko, so it's pretty flat and pretty wide. Keen to try the Xenon board, does it have more rocker than the T5? Going to try placing the pads in various places to see if there is any change.
that hasnt solved your issue at all its bad technique that causes spray... move your pads back to where they were then work on your technique to stop that spray problem.