Got to test this a the Roar demo day , first impressions looks fast. Really good stability good speed in flat water but drags a touch due to the width.The knife nose is great for paddling out through the chop and waves , just slices through but you pay the price coming back in on the runners with the nose wanting to track you have to get back to pull it out to steer and it can pull you off the run , but overall a nice an easy board to paddle.
I went to the Roar day as well. Paddled everything 12'6 and over. The Fanatic was definately the most stable board in that range and I loved the way the nose slices thru chop.
Every board was different each had there advantages. It was really good to be able to paddle them all together like that so thanks to Jacko & Angie for putting the day on.
Jamie Mitchell was also there and my kids got a lkick out of talking with him.