Rad Ripper

Harrison · Age: 23 · Height: 181 cm · Weight: 70 kg · Skill: Experienced · 22 June 2021

I bought this board as a step down board from 38 litres and noticed my surfing progress amazingly quick, the cut in shape at the tail really helps with throwing your turns in and getting a better angle, these rails are by far my favourite and surfing from rail to rail was easy and have plenty of hold, plenty of foam underneath the chest to help with that paddle in power, the overall quality of the glass work is amazing and strong, getting very few pressure dings and have taken some hard wipeouts with it without a scratch, would defiantly buy again

Warren · Age: 48 · Height: 168 cm · Weight: 80 kg · Skill: Advanced · 19 May 2021

I purchased the 5'10 because my normal shortboard is 6'0 and I drive off my rail heaps so usually shorter boards are not drivey enough for my liking but due to the wider tail it keeps a straighter rail line which I enjoyed. It had 31.5 litres which is 3 litres more, if I had my time again I would have bought one with my usual volume then it would have surfed way better. It was a fun experiment trying this board as I've been shaping and riding my own boards for 15years it was just too floaty for me.

Kiri · Age: 42 · Height: 165 cm · Weight: 70 kg · Skill: Experienced · 31 Mar 2021

Initially I really struggled getting the feel of this board- digging rails and bogging down the tail in smaller surf. A friend recommended I change the fins up a bit and I finally started to get the hang of it. I think the board definitely suits M fins and cleaner conditions. It has lots of speed down the line and stable on the takeoffs. A work in progress although I think it has a lot of potential

Ryan · Age: 31 · Height: 189 cm · Weight: 80 kg · Skill: Competent · 17 Jan 2021

Awesome board in fatter less punchy conditions, I like this board as a quad set up with large fins and medium quad rears, it is so easy to paddle which makes it easier as a novice to get the wave count up! No point commenting about turns and all that because I’m not bloody good at them but has great drive and speed down the line! Awesome summer board that’s for sure!

Billy · Age: 13 · Height: 158 cm · Weight: 50 kg · Skill: Competent · 5 Oct 2020

Hi, I bought this board a few weeks ago and loved the design. It took a lot to get used to the board at first but now I love it and I’ve got the hang of it. Overall I would definitely recommend this board for teens and young adults.

Keith · Age: 55 · Height: 189 cm · Weight: 96 kg · Skill: Advanced · 5 Oct 2020

Tryed Rad ripper with large Fanning fins firstly as a thruster and all it wanted to do was go in a straight line. Changed to mediums and it went unreal. Also used it as a quad and also needed to use medium sized fins. Because it gets windy at times in Vicco i found that the rad ripper had a certain glide to it when paddling in on wind swept days.It went great in down the line waves like Winkipop also. Not a bad shortboard for guys who are getting older and need a little volume under the chest.

Liam · Age: 49 · Height: 181 cm · Weight: 94 kg · Skill: Experienced · 5 Aug 2020

Hi, I first bought this board a few months back and gave a seething review on it. I was having all sorts of problem with rail dig. I had some Large FCS 2 Super Fins which I started with both quad and thruster(L).I could not get it to go so I bought a set of Bilos more upright fins tried in good conditions both quad and thruster)L) and still could not work this thing out. I was about to send it back and just say keep it, I don't want it. I held off my hasty irrational thought and next time in the water, good beachies again, I chucked in my old Gorilla FCS 2 fins (m) Guess what - The Ripper went off. I surfed until my arms dropped off and could not wipe the smile off my face. Sorry Mayhem for my initial review, it just goes to show that fin choice can really make that much difference. I am stoked to have a friend in the shed that I look at through different eyes now. Regards Liam Sidney

Liam · Age: 49 · Height: 184 cm · Weight: 93 kg · Skill: Advanced · 21 May 2020

The Rad Ripper is a great little board. I would probably have gone with the 6.0 if I had my time over. I underestimated the buoyancy with the extra width of this board and would recommend this board be purchased at or a little below your ideal volume for experienced surfers. It is fast and responsive and handles not so perfect conditions well. The only negative I have is I am catching a rail now and then on backhand bottom turns. It maybe a covid thing though as I have been drinking a lot more beer and it maybe affecting my timing. A few fin changes have been crucial also, I find it way prefers a more upright fin like the Reactor. The more swept fin seems to just want to drive down the line looking for the end.

Timothy · Age: 30 · Height: 173 cm · Weight: 70 kg · Skill: Experienced · 20 May 2020

Amazing ripper board. Makes me feel like Mason Ho out there. Fun in all conditions i generally surf.