Picked up a newbie today for some feedback.
Wow, how sweet is the AST version ?
Differs from the 12' Glide in that the rails and deck are a polished finish and not the standard matte outer coat - very impressed.
I'm sure it'll be a buzz outside with some ocean breeze behind it - talk about chunky rails ! 
The 14' AST Glide is definitely a nice looking stick and a great price. Anyone know the weight difference to the white version?
I have a mate who had the standard version (the expensive one) and he feels the AST is the better of the two......that and the cost are two major reasons I went the AST.....was pleasantly surprised when I unwrapped and felt polished rails too !
After 3 days trying, finally got the 14' out on the water this morning.
Just a 5km still water paddle up to Swallow Rock and back to tune in and it felt mighty fine.
Thought I'd share some pic's;
Try it with a smaller fin like the fin on the Starboard K-15. Mo bettah. Probably can even go smaller.
thanks,first chance i get i'll head to the south coast and just keep ,keeping on
