I actually demoed the Sunova Speeed 9'5 on the flat water on Saturday afternoon . The temptation was too much. Despite Creeks advice that this girl would be too much for a beginner like me, I had to trial her out. In the flesh was even more sleek and beautiful - even with her stubby nose. I was overwhelmed and felt unworthy - as I was. I am not ready for this sexy women but I had to try her out.
She was expecting that I was asking for full service - but all I wanted was a flat water paddle - hugs and kisses - I am a humble man.

It was fairy messy out there but she:

A. Paddled straight
B. felt a but tippy but strangely I never felt like I would fall in.
C. Was fairly slow but the nose handled the chop superbly - just took it out of the equation . I always felt safe

I returned her after a couple hours. Grateful just to have touched her . She is beautiful but as Creek warned - I am not ready for her full capabilities

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The speed is a superb craft.I have owned Mana, Allwave,Prowave, Hokua,widepoint and more and to this point the Sunova Speed is my fave.Have to admit i dont do flat water but geez its awesome in the waves.I have the 8.10.Im 85 kgs 180 cm and of average ability.JUST DO IT.

Yes the 8.10 Sunova Speed is working in all size waves for me but i do have the 9.6 Atlantas Runaway for a nose rider when the urge takes me.Problem is the speed has the magic that makes it hard to pass on so i use it pretty much all the time

The Speeeds are more stable than you think they are. I have a 8'5" Speeed and 8'3" Soul. Both are around the same volume but the Soul is over an inch wider. It is harder to balance on than the Speeed. This must relate to the parallel rails and minimal nose taper. Both boards are completely different but both are excellent to ride. I had a 7'11 Speeed and this was the best board I have ever ridden but I struggled a bit with balance at times. On reflection I should have waited for the next size down from the 8'5". I am 6' and 80 kgs to give some perspective.

My point is really to choose the volume you require and don't worry about the width as it is misleading.

65 kg and can hardly surf.

Good to hear, got a 8'10" speed in a single fin and the alternative deck pad coming, counting the days

Gboots said...
Some stills from my date












She's bewdiful Gboots. Like the Margot Robbie of boards. I'm in lust too.