Anyone ridden both? Ill prob be getting a Rocket from the last 5 or so years rather than the latest due to budget.

I have used both briefly a long while back. From memory the Tabou (blue and orange graphics) was looser and better in swell and small waves but a bit bouncier in chop. The Carve was more free ride orientedand had a bigger sail range. I found the tabou rocket 95 wasn't comfortable below 5.8m. I did use the Tabou pro ed so it may have been a bit slappier in chop as a result.

Waiting4wind said...

I have used both briefly a long while back. From memory the Tabou (blue and orange graphics) was looser and better in swell and small waves but a bit bouncier in chop. The Carve was more free ride orientedand had a bigger sail range. I found the tabou rocket 95 wasn't comfortable below 5.8m. I did use the Tabou pro ed so it may have been a bit slappier in chop as a result.

Wasn't comfortable below 5.8m..? If so that'll be a problem for me then as Ill be using it with 5m down..What do you mean by not comfortable? How much do you weigh? ( sailboarding must be one of the only areas where you can ask someone their weight and not get thumped.....)

Flipper11 said...

FlickySpinny said...

Go the Tabou.

I've never liked Carves.

What????

well any way i am real fat and i like carves i find them the best boards on the market

Sorry, I obviously failed to explain this clearly.

I do not like Starboard Carves.

You do.

You are welcome to your opinion.

I was expressing mine.