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I'm in the process buying a new board. Have been using my old allrounder (10'6) now for 2 years almost everyday during the summer months (it's cold where I live...) but now need something with better speed. I'm using it for fitness and occasional races in the choppy water that I normally get. I also get a fair amount of up and downwind activities so it should hold well there too.
Currently looking at the 2015 Javelin 14’ x28” GX or 2016 Glide 14’ x29” GTW.
What are the pros and cons you think?
Will the Jav hold well against cross winds?
I know both of these boards well.. Both are great boards and you could almost toss a coin to decide.. 
Both do well in side/cross winds with the Glide being my preference in headwinds..
The Jav is slightly faster and noticeably lighter but the Glide is more at home in choppy water and although it's heavier.. it's more durable and stiffer.. So unless racing and max speed is your main priority I'd steer you towards the Glide.. The Jav also requires quicker footwork to keep the board in correct trim in downwind conditions and the Glide is more relaxed in the same conditions.
DJ would you say that the Maliko dosnt pull up as well as the 29" Glide when the nose starts pearling?
While we are wishing for new boards, how about a 26" wide version of the Glide 14x29, in a fairly-light-but-affordable construction?
I appreciate that it would compete with the Jav for people, and they want the Glide range to be for casual users, really. But that shape is so good it would be a shame not to capitalise on it, and not have an affordable board for lighter riders, as well as taking care of the big units.
The 50 Knots vid is great DJ...hop on the wave and go! You did make me judder a bit when at 3.35 secs I saw your Velcro hanging down like all the stick had gone...and on a 50 knot DW lol!
