Aloha Magic Mushroom (SLX) 2013 Surfboard

I bought this board as a groveller to compliment the rest of my quiver. In 100 kgs and 6'3'' and bought the 6'4 mushy as a board for a trip back to Ireland during summer. Im an intermediate surfer with average talent and i surf with a heavy back foot. I'm mostly surfing in western Australia in good solid waves. It's my first epoxy board and have noticed there is definitely more float than my other pu boards which admittingly I've grown to love, easily could have gotten the 6'2" I reckon and still had plenty. Anyway about the board. It's a beautiful plan shape with really well hidden volume tucked into theboard around the tail significantly and all over. I've been using it as a quad and find the board has loads of speed without having to work hard to get it or maintain it. I've surfed it upto head high and a half without thinking that I needed a different board which is always pleasant. The board is great for floaters and it's no lie when they say you'll be exploring above the lip, the extra width throughout the board gets you in nice and early and without much fuss. The boards performance isn't really compromised by this though as the slight hip in the business end provides enough of a line to provide a predictable pivot point ,maintain manouvrabililty and reponsiveness and allow you to cut whatever lines you choose. The only problem I've found with the board is the glassing on it baring in my mind this is the lightest board I've ever owned. Incredibly light for its volume. The board is strong withstanding waves and no real compression makes on a deck that has been well stomped on at this stage. It's just little ding here and there and it'll pretty much hole the glassing with ease I've found. Had the board a month surfed it almost every day and have already had to make two repairs to it from minor car park dings. However, I'd still buy one tomorrow hands down cos the thing just flys and overall although not perfect I'm in love. Have a local shaper already making me a step up version of this puppy. Verdict : get one, you'll be happy you did. Good glide. Regular short board performance made easier. Great for the big fellas and everyday surf,