has any one got any experience with this board. I am looking for a mutant that performs well in small waves, but also excels at boosting and freeriding. The specs on this board look good. 5'4, 17.75", tri fin set up

I am also keen to hear reviews. I normally ride a longboard without straps, and seeing this board, it looks like a strapped option I can use in shallow water. Anyone with experience of the mako king (especially if you are a big boy) let me know.

dammit, i read up on this board on the net and now I want one. who has one??can you tell us about it?? are the only aus distributers kitesurf direct?

Only rumours and glimpses on the net.

Generally everybody who has one loves it. As you would expect it's better than a TT but not as good as a surfboard but a pretty fine compromise allround.

It's not described as a super lightwind machine although apparently it goes upwind very well.

Just about everybody rides it in mutant configuration. Some guys ride it strapless with the optional deck pad. A few people have mounted rotating straps to get a better stance.

The only bad thing is that a few have delaminated. Most have been replaced and the owners are happy. One guy sounded pretty grumpy about it.

I have enquired about getting one and you have to buy one. There's no provision for demo or to return it if you hate it. That is a little puzzling. If they're so great I would think OR would be pushing them a bit harder. It's a touch too expensive for me to take a punt on when everything else I get to try out before I buy.