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Such an awesome board took it over to Philippine’s and just loved it good job on board
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This board isn’t just for bigger waves. The thing goes nuts even in the smaller stuff. The board paddles great allowing you to get in early and set your rail. It is just as as responsive as my normal short board allowing me to still turn tightly in the pocket. I’d this board works perfect in anything from punchy 3-4ft to 6ft+.
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Absolute knife when the swell is overhead, great for punchy beaches and solid reef breaks. As a pretty light bloke have struggled with manoeuvrability with a lot of boards (probably buying them a bit thick and narrow for what I needed). The DX-1 was the first board I got that allowed me to really snap at sections on a chasey wave that didn’t allow for more drawn out carves. Does struggle a bit when the waves have a flatter face, but when the beaches im used to surfing amp up a bit, it’s my go to board. Really allowed me to stick to the face more when the waves got vertical. Downsides: it’s not nearly as forgiving as the boards I usually ride - although the tail rocker doesn’t seem huge, makes a big difference if you’re on a more lumpy wave with multiple swell directions - have to really control my reflex to shift my foot to the tail pad Too early before setting up a big turn. Your speed is hugely depend on your distribution of weight, and can ruin a perfect wave for ya if you’re not tuned into it. Upsides: incredible manouverability, sits in the steeper wave faces like where’s Wally at a hipster cafe, is durable as all hell and never skids out no matter how hard you spin the bastard. Verdict: incredibley versatile board when the waves start pumping, never been outgunned on this slick stick. If James Bond surfed (thank fuck he doesn’t, but anyways) this is the board he’d be taking out, the saucy minx. Nich
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This board performs VERY well in overhead surf. I took it out Cloudbreak on an 8 foot day and felt very comfortable once I was up. The sets were hard to paddle into(mostly due to my kookiness) but it held. Line very well and can be put on rail. In anything under head high it will lack speed and big turns so it definitely is a good wave board for me. I used AM2 FCS2 fins which worked well, but a more upright fin would have allowed me to cut tighter turns on it. It just tracks that well on a wave is all. It handles steep takeoffs very well and would recommend for. Step up board. If I had to surf Cloudbreak again at 8 foot I would have chosen the 6’2 or 6’3.
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I got this board because I live on the Sunshine Coast and thought an epoxy would get me up and going a lot quicker than a pu. It’s pretty much the same dimensions as my dhd dx1( which I love in good waves) with a hair more width and volume. The epoxy 3dv does exactly that for me, instant speed off the mark in any conditions! The only difference between the two besides that is that you have to keep moving on the 3dv- it just wants to turn non-stop. Definitely a performer. Would recommend it for those trying to rip waves to bits not style it down the line.
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Very happy with the size, shape, and quality of this board. It looks sharp & mean but has added volume through the guts that makes catching waves heaps easy. Seems to work best in head high and under but I found it difficult to turn when the waves are smaller and weaker. It's not a groveller. I used it as a daily small wave HP board. I stepped down from a 40L board to this one (35L)and found it heaps easier to catch waves and swing around. Quality is good with a stringer and PU, a few dents here and there, still bright white, and still feels solid and sprightly under the feet after a year. I've advanced heaps on this stick and I love having a DHD under my arm. I'd buy another.
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I use this board as step up from my 6ft DHD Skeleton Key. I’ve only surfed the sweet spot 4 times but changing between boards is seemless. The waves were quality, powerful, head high to 2ft+ overhead. The sweet spot performs exactly as described. It feels good through turns and holds its line perfectly in hollow sections. I’m more than confident it would go even better in bigger surf.
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Great board for most conditions. Excellent performance board for older surfers.
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This board is awesome.. Use this board for the bigger waves in south west oz. I added a little width for a bit more stability, don't know if I actually needed it but the board rides sick. First day out on this board the wave gods gave me a little over head high barrels. I got cover many times and made it out on all of them! How could I not love this board!
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Really easy to pick up waves, excellent stability on take off, great manouverabilty. This is an excellent board for 40 - 60+ surfer who wants to continue with a performance board. The volume and extra width make it easier to get into the wave without loss of performance. I snapped my board by landing on it from 6 ft up (not the boards fault), I ordered the same board as a replacement.