Same boards.. same weight.. same construction.. and same price.. I think it's a typo on their site..

My 28" wide Maliko Jav is light but not super light.. but it's strong and stiff.. and not fragile at all..

I think it's the perfect blend of light weight and good strength..

I'd rather hear the words "full PVC sandwich" and "vacuum-bagged" rather than "full carbon".

But I guess it's easier to sell the word "carbon" rather than require the buyer to know a bit about how boards are made.

What's the difference in price between the two different spec Malikos? It would be very interesting to take identical boards in the different constructions and compare the performances carefully. It would be nice to know what the extra money actually buys you.

Vacuum-bagged? The new Surftech Ghost Carbon brings you vacuum-bagging. Or you could get a Jimmy Lewis FULL PVC sandwich plus full carbon which in the UK is $857 AUD cheaper than a Naish Maliko Elite carbon. And the Maliko comes with the disclaimer from the retailer:

"Engineered for peak performance, this lightweight carbon construction is susceptible to breakage from excessive pressure or repetitive blows to the structure. Use caution when transporting and riding as such damage is considered normal wear and tear and is not covered under warranty".

$857 more expensive for a cheaper construction board? Sheesh...