The Phoenix EPS is the latest performance surfboard design from Mick Fanning and Darren Handley. Mick has been riding this small wave surfboard in a 5'6" all summer when the waves are up to 4ft and under. Low entry rocker for instant speed but enough lift in the tail that you can confidently rip. The Mick Fanning Phoenix is lightning fast and as high performance as a small wave board can get. If you want to rip and shoot down the line on even the smallest of the days then this is the board for you.
Christopher · Age: 42 · Height: 178 cm · Weight: 92 kg · Skill: Advanced · 16 Jan 2021
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This board is incredible!
I bought this one after some online research looking for a good groveller but also high performance.
First wave on the board was spot on. The board just flys over the flats but also turns on a dime due to less area in the tail. The extra width up front enables you to generate a tonne of speed and then once you want to lay it on rail it really takes off and holds in. It seem a like there’s quite a straight rail line for a small board which makes it ride like a small fish but you can draw out your turns on rail.
The eps gives it a super lively feel and extra float which I like for the east coast beachies. I feel like it will go real well also on the points up to around 4ft and really excell in 2-3ft beach break rip bowls.
Best board I’ve had in a long time, DHD has really dialed in this board for fun and performance. Good work
