In the Size 109 In tests, the Bolt has already demonstrated its distinct character as a particularly responsive freeride board. The well-behaved freerider Goya Volar This Bolt 129 is another board with a very sporty look. The two board ranges for the key freeride and freerace sizes above 100 litres are thus clearly distinct from one another, which should make the decision easier for Goya customers. As if the cut-outs at the stern weren’t sporty enough, they’ve been painted even larger with a touch of black paint.
Even without any optical illusions, the Bolt already has plenty of sport-oriented features to offer: a sleek carbon fin with a very sharp trailing edge is fitted in the foil box (from 129 litres upwards). The footstraps can be mounted in a moderate position or, in race mode, very far outwards. The bow is significantly thinned out and the mast track has been lowered by a few millimetres. As a result, the volume is concentrated around the front footstraps. The continuous, rounded and very pronounced V-shape in the hull is supported by double concaves, which are particularly pronounced (approx. six millimetres) in the area in front of the mast track and then taper off more subtly towards the fin. The 85-centimetre-long gliding surface ends at the narrow stern with a small tail kick of around 1.5 millimetres. Not in terms of volume, but in terms of width, the Bolt is the smallest board in the group, and width is the decisive factor.
Super-light and full of life
As a result, the board feels a little more wobbly when bobbing about, but is at least as agile when planing at full speed. This is where its very low weight really makes a difference, as the board feels incredibly light on your feet and feels lively and responsive even in a light gliding breeze. Much like the White Tiger The Bolt delights advanced freeriders with a particularly free, crisp riding feel, even in medium wind conditions. The board responds well to active manoeuvres, and you can play around with the pressure distribution; the board reacts much more sensitively to rider input than a Super Sport or F-Race. In strong winds, the same applies here as in the case of Future Fly If a fin swap is considered a little earlier, it’s possible to get significantly more performance out of it.
When fully powered, the Bolt is unnecessarily restricted by the 44 fin. The Bolt is slightly more sensitive to the right amount of pressure, but remains nicely responsive on the edge and turns readily, even when jibing. On this blue rocket, you can not only tackle the tightest turns but also pull off the sharpest carving jibes. When practising power jibes, the automatic glide function sometimes falters, but if you steer through the turn with finesse, you’ll come out with good speed and can then accelerate straight away.
surf’s verdict on the Goya Bolt 129
Anyone looking for a really sporty board is sure to be happy with the Bolt. The shape, alongside the White Tiger and Tabou Rocket+ The fastest, most direct freerace feel. With top performance in moderate winds and – with a smaller fin – plenty of potential even in stronger conditions.
Carving jibes, freerace feel, tight jibes
very loose glide
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Technical Specifications: Goya Bolt 4 Carbon 129
- Weight: 7.5 kg*
- Price: 2,190 euros
- For more information, see goyawindsurfing.com
*surf measurement, excluding fin and footstraps
Goya Bolt 4: Available sizes and specifications
| Volume | Width | Length | Weight** | Finne*** |
| 99 | 62 | 232 | 6.2 | 34 |
| 109 | 68 | 233 | 6.5 | 38 |
| 119 | 71 | 234 | 6.7 | 42 |
| 129 | 74 | 235 | 7.3 | 44 |
| 139 | 79 | 238 | 7.8 | 46 |
**Manufacturer’s specification, ***Deep Tuttlebox suitable for foil use in sizes 129 and 139**