Wow, about 2 weeks ago I had the privilege to be the first person in Australia to ride this board (Cheers to Rod Hinson of Jimmy Lewis Boards Australia).To say I'm impressed is an understatement. What a board. Surf was 2-3 foot and a little choppy. I was surfing Toowoon Point so I was on my back hand. I'm 92 kgs and was a little worried about the 10 litre drop from my 8'6" Super Frank but it wasn't an issue as this board is surprisingly stable for 120L. It ticks all the boxes. Paddles on well, steep take offs, turns on a dime, speed down the line, big round house cutties, it's got it all. I have since purchased my pre ordered custom coloured (light blue with dark blue stripes) board, it looks awesome. I decided to swap out Jimmy's 7' Hawaiian conditions centre fin for a 5.5' and slightly bigger side bites. Took it out at North SHelly Point to catch some left handers. Surf was 2-3 foot and clean as. It just got better, this board is so responsive and is gunna take my surfing to another level. People, believe me this board is a must have for any quiver. Jimmy you've done it again, this guy seriously knows how to shape boards.

Gaz,thanks for the review,it sounds unreal.and all that us Jimmy fans were hoping for,the rocker shot says it all,IMO..probably going to go unreal with quobbas,the custom colours sounds like a great option.

I would have definitely considered this 9' when I purchased my 9'2 Kalama. Glad to see Jimmy listen to our many requests for a thinned out Destroyer. Is the rocker or general outline any different from the Destroyer MP?

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I would have definitely considered this 9' when I purchased my 9'2 Kalama. Glad to see Jimmy listen to our many requests for a thinned out Destroyer. Is the rocker or general outline any different from the Destroyer MP?

Nshore,I asked the same question a while back, and the answer was no,there will be some very minor changes as ,I think Jimmy hand shapes his new plugs,the main change is model name change,from MP ,originally Mike Perry ,to MP.multi purpose ,and the new HP high performance.However looking at the photos posted ,the HP's nose looks slightly more pulled in,I'm currently back on the MP 10 ft after a 2 year whoops,the one that I sold ,just to try something new will not be happening again,but I am saving for the 9.0 HP in time, the Kalama's are a good board but to back foot for me ,my style lends more to pintails as i can surf more forward on them plus they are smoother to ride,but just as radical to surf ,IMO ,hope you are getting waves over there