I know heaps on here will have surfed the SMIK Hipster twin..but if you have ..has anyone surfed the Widespeed too? Be interested to hear how they compare. Thanks.

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Slab said..
I know heaps on here will have surfed the SMIK Hipster twin..but if you have ..has anyone surfed the Widespeed too? Be interested to hear how they compare. Thanks.

I thought the wide speed was an odd board. Even at low volume it sat somewhat high up in the water and felt a bit corky. The rails are very sharply tapered (if that's the term) which, together with the fin placement, made the tail slide out easier than I would have liked. I thought the Smik was easier to use, certainly easier to swing around, and generally more enjoyable than the Infinity.

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Slab said..
I know heaps on here will have surfed the SMIK Hipster twin..but if you have ..has anyone surfed the Widespeed too? Be interested to hear how they compare. Thanks.

I thought the wide speed was an odd board. Even at low volume it sat somewhat high up in the water and felt a bit corky. The rails are very sharply tapered (if that's the term) which, together with the fin placement, made the tail slide out easier than I would have liked. I thought the Smik was easier to use, certainly easier to swing around, and generally more enjoyable than the Infinity.

Not easy to find reviews on the Widespeed!

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Slab said..

SoCalYokel said..

Slab said..
I know heaps on here will have surfed the SMIK Hipster twin..but if you have ..has anyone surfed the Widespeed too? Be interested to hear how they compare. Thanks.

I thought the wide speed was an odd board. Even at low volume it sat somewhat high up in the water and felt a bit corky. The rails are very sharply tapered (if that's the term) which, together with the fin placement, made the tail slide out easier than I would have liked. I thought the Smik was easier to use, certainly easier to swing around, and generally more enjoyable than the Infinity.

Not easy to find reviews on the Widespeed!

Not sure if this is helpful but when I was trying to decide between Widespeed and RNB I chatted with Dave Boehne of Infinity and to summarize he said:
Both boards are stable while paddling. the Wide Speed reacts quicker rail to rail and can be even a little too squirrely for some people. So if you are already doing bottom turns and cut backs you don't need the extra help the WS provides with that. I think the RNB is the board for you. Stable, fast down the line, and carves nice. WS if you think you need some help engaging your turns more. can't go wrong with either just depends on what feel you are after...