As the widest board, the Cross lies in the water like a pontoon. Climbers can effortlessly transition to planing even with the thruster set fins - and even the subsequent planing ride has a calming effect like valerian. At a good top speed, the board glides super stable and is not fazed by load errors. So much good-naturedness needs to be persuaded to wedel or for tight turns, but then even that is possible with control and grip.
In medium and wide jibes, on the other hand, the shape is already laid down with medium foot pressure - still not light-footed. But it accepts the steering commands willingly and then glides unimpressed and unbraked even through several choppy waves, so that the power jibe turns from a stroke of luck into a safe bank. Even if you make a mistake after jibing, the board does not turn back immediately. If you spontaneously want to do a 360 from a jibe, you have to expect resistance. For very tight turns, you should be able to throw a lot of weight into the race, and this also applies when riding out into the wave.
The shape provides control, reacts predictably and glides smoothly - and, with a bit of pressure, is also easy to turn and very grippy. Beginners can make their first attempts very well. The 36 mm single fin is only recommended for heavy surfers and for sails over six square metres.
surf ratingExocet Cross 114
Tipping stability, gliding, power jibes
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Technical data Exocet Cross 114
- Weight: 7.62 kg
- Length: 232.5 cm
- Width: 67.5 cm
- Fin: 1×36 + 1x25 power box + 2×10 slot box
- Price: 2379 Euro
- Info under exocet-original.com
