Hi All
I've been riding an Xcite ride 110 for the last 18 months and recently bought an Atomiq 120 AST to help improve my gybes, go from flare to planing etc. I've really enjoyed, as a butcher's pencil built bloke of 60kg, being able go out in any wind on the new board and uphaul my way home. Last weekend I went for a sail at Manly Qld and found that even though there was some wind, the board felt really hard to get on the plane. I've only used it in weak winds since I got it, but am really wondering if I've ended up with a board that is slower to plane in spite of its resemblance to SLW style boards. One of the crew said that he thought the Atomiqs are tough to get planing without a pump or two and bearing off, Pity, as my technique leaves a lot to be desired. Definitely left an Ah shucks moment.

When I took a photo of the two, it added to my theory, the Xcite looks like it is designed to lift up, the Atomiq sits flatter. Would be very interested to hear your thoughts., which one planes easier.

Whatever the outcome, I reckon the Atom will be a keeper, great for ToW and I reckon could come in for small weak waves like a windsup and an easy cruise out to the line up, and maybe plane when it's windy. Can I get this board to plane like the Xcite and if so, how?
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