Sunova Style 9`6 over finned

The Style 9`6 x 27 @ 112 really is a great size board for advanced intermediate + riders if that makes sense as is at 27" wide is a potential challenge to many, however with its lower volume and slightly domed deck the rail shape is spot on as is the scaled tail rocker to a nice pin tail. Up front the nose is skinny with a shallow concave and the rigth amount of nose rocker, if there was any more in it the nose would stall the board under pressure ie hang 5 and 10`s. Turn the board upside down and you can see a really choice and progressive rocker from nose to tail.

You kinda have to feel the force with pearling as the rounded edges ( a bit like on the speed ) uncannily pop themselves out but aid the rider to slide the nose when up front with a twist of the foot which is pure grin factor. To be honest when i first rode the Style i thought what a donkey as it seemed to stick to the water and just didnt feel agile at all but then I had been riding the speed 8`5 alot so I gave it the benefit of the doubt.

The Style`s standard 2+1 set up properly kills the board / totally over finned. I have junked the side fins and run only the thruster which I have an 8" Joel Tudor as a bit more upright and perfect for days when you need a bit more speed + sharper more pivatal turns and a beaut of a hatchet 9" Miss Lucy for a properly locked in ride with juicy carves

The board is transfornmed and really comes alive even with the standard thruster, try it and you will see what I mean

Re sizes the my personal feeling is that a 9`2 x 26 3/8 with 105 Ltr + / - Ltr would be killer as is basically 3 steps to the nose which just allows you to chill / slide you way up front apres bottom turn and allows that proper Stoner type ride if you know what i mean :o))

9`0 = 3 step
9`6 = 4 step
10`0 = 5 step

For sure longer board = better glide + hides a bit of volume but if your in the average rider weight 70 - 80 kg then + 15 - 20 L of your wet weight is advanced + 30 is Intermediate advanced + 40 = intermediate etc

Fin set up once you get to grips with it does make a massive difference to all your boards but thats another chapter - will blog that one at some point

Anyway hope that gives you another perspective

:o))

Julius

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I've got the 10' and that's way over finned too. The centre fin is really swept back. Put a more upright centre fin and small side bites and it goes much better for classical, pivot-turn long boarding.

uk,i guess you are talking about riding as a single fin? i agree that is the way to go for this board..all day long..and yes i think our single fins are too tippy...get the hacksaw out! :)

I have found that on smaller as in chest hi an 8" a more upright fin works v well / head to head and a half a 9" hatchet or 9 to 10 classic style fin works a treat. if its skipping out a Knubster helps alot without detracting from its origins.

Running the Flows thurster will be make the bard v twicthy up front so a no go really, watch what single fins your local loggers are using and that is always a great way to go as will suit that wave :o)

Hope that works , does for me