just thought I'd ask .as there are some great close out sales on carbon boards 2015`16
Is it worth getting a carbon 8,8 x32 or stick with the GT.
just wonder how they are for dings ,as my raptor just bruises and doesn't crack .
to early to tell as its new,and I haven't started to abuse it yet.
i defiantly like the weight reduction,
do have a GX Javelin .it just has depresions ....do you know of any reasons to stay clear of carbon wave board s ?

Thanks rossall...I may have a rethink ,as I am a bit rough and have had a good run out of my GT's

I have (had) an 8.8 LE X32 which I creased after a fairly inoccuous bail-out in a 2-3ft shore break. They say you can break any board but I was pretty surprised to see it cracked right across the deck. Also, given the LE construction I was then told they are very difficult to fix and so wrote it off.

I really enjoyed the board and if I had my time over would definitely go for the GT construction. The GT is light enough already. If anything, the LE is a little too light if that is possible, which makes it a tad "bobby" given its volume at 140 ltrs.

I have actually recently picked up a Sunova Flow as a replacement. Similar style of board, seems very hardy and probably similar weight to the GT X32.

Ouch.... carbon just took a hit ..thanks for the come backs everyone ......GT 's looking real good ..
always did like full gloss ....it's a bummer about the bad experience s ....there is a lot of weight in water ,( waves)

i though I'd be upgrading to a stronger board ...maybe not ....sounds like the wood under carbon is the go .

where would we be without trees.