It pops, slides, glides and doesn't stick to the water. Takes a bit getting used to as it is not a beginners board. However, it holds an edge nicely in flat and chop, but you need to have the straps loose so that you can shift (get it) your feet. I find I can really relax on this board by just riding with my weight balanced on my heals.
It's "Shiftyness" is the nicest bit though. You can pop, or just slide...and at pretty high speed. Fast landings are easier for me as the board skips better. And finally, the board is FN beautiful.
KAOS69 was so nices and made me a new fin because that flithy Kite Boy broke it.
Great all rounder, but treat it with love and respect.
Smiling Shifty with new fin.
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