Anyone sailed one, have one? What do you think?

Hi mate
I've got a few 2011 tabou mantas 87 & 100. I believe the speedster has a very similar outline and performance to the manta. I find the boards fast, predictable and very enjoyable in open water using a 3 cam sail. The boards seem to be more suited for ocean and choppy water with a effortless glide over bumps and breaking whitewater.

I find gybing requires a slightly larger arch than other slalom boards but keeps speed well in and out off the turn.

I'm really happy with my tabou's and I'd recommend them

I think they look awesome !!!
Gotta love the comfy foot pads !

Badly wanted one but the dealer didn't demo them... couldn't let the $$$ go without at least trying it

It was a clear winner on the 2013 French mag test. (free race category)
the 69 STD retails here at around 1200$ but haven't seen any on the water so can't comment at all.

Useless post, sorry !!!

You can buy a new Tabou Speedster in New Calendonia for $1200? Is that in Australian dollars?

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Mobydisc said..

You can buy a new Tabou Speedster in New Calendonia for $1200? Is that in Australian dollars?

I'd buy one for the without trying it!! That's a 2nd hand price.

They do look awesome.

yep, depending on the currency rate of course (atm would be more 1300), lucky for us (and not for you) your dollar has come down a little
When they landed here the speedsters were at 1500$, 2014 is arriving quick so all 2013 stock has to go !

There is no "middle man" here, all the dealers receive directly from the factories and the market being big locally, competition is tough among the dealers.

Wow that is a really good price!! The best I ever paid for a new board was $1075 but it was a 2 year old model.

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seanhogan said..

yep, depending on the currency rate of course (atm would be more 1300), lucky for us (and not for you) your dollar has come down a little
When they landed here the speedsters were at 1500$, 2014 is arriving quick so all 2013 stock has to go !

There is no "middle man" here, all the dealers receive directly from the factories and the market being big locally, competition is tough among the dealers.

How much would shipping to Oz cost?

1000$ ????

sorry I have no clue !!! Better off doing like a few members already did, fly to new cal, buy the gear, use it, enjoy it, and bring it back with you !!