After having a demo of the jp slate and loving it. Am keen to get a little 7'6 for the quiver. Unfortunately the minister of war and finances dropped the big NO on the jp. Did get the ok on minion though. Anyone got thoughts on the lwci construction or should i go the stronger vacuum bag option. Love the idea of the lighter one as long as it holds up to my 85 kg stomping around on it

Matty, have you spoken to Simon? He would be your weight also

Hi
I have a 8.0 minion and its the lighter construction. I'm 6'2 and weight in at 103kgs. I haven't put depressions in it.
The board is great and the construction will hold you no problems.
Great board, supper fast and well built Australian made board. Simon is a great guy and will point you in the right direction. He is making me another board at the moment and they are at the right price. You will love it. Enjoy
Craig

I have a 7"8 Minion. Beautiful board...excellent construction and craftmanship..you wont be disappointed. Mine is the lighter version i think...very strong and robust..no problems at all. talk to Simon or Casso on here..they were a big help on making my decision on specs for my board.
Chur

I am 87 kg and went for teh standard construction, no problems at all, tough as any production board

Phil

I hope you actually surfed a Minion first before you purchased another brand?

Specifically what is it about the light weight Minion that makes it so much lighter than the regular Minion?

I've got a LWCI construction deep SUP. 8'11" and I weigh in at 87kg. I've had the board for just over two years now. There are a few heel indentations where I stand but that has happened on every board I've owned so not too unusual

I've been knocked about a fair bit on it and was smashed by an overhead wave into a sandbank.I was convinced the board would be in two pieces when I came up, but it didn't have a scratch on it. It was only my tibial plateau that snapped that particular day.

I'd say it's the strongest, lightest board I've owned and I've had quite a few. Hope this helps.

I think your looking at the new zealand price. I got quoted round 1700 and 1900 for the different builds