This is available with a volume of 155 litres, distributed over 265 x 75 centimetres. This results in a relatively elongated outline with parallel edges, which is visibly different from the shape of many modern freeride boards.
In addition to two sportier positions, beginners to planing surfing also have the option of mounting the straps very far inwards and at the front. The large pad offers good stability across the entire deck area, but also contributes to the slightly higher weight of the board at 11.04 kilos (surf measurement).
For light winds, a centre fin can be used in a power box, which provides good upwind support. This means that the board also tracks well in light winds - it is noticeably better than other freeride boards in the 150-litre class for practising turns and jibes. The transition to planing is harmonious, as the Fun Ride hardly reacts to load errors - the 265 mm length helps enormously here and the high-quality 48 mm fin made of robust G10 material also supports this. For planing conditions, you should of course remove the centre fin and close the fin box with the plastic cover supplied.
The glide itself is then rather cosy, gusts are converted into speed with a slight delay. The glide is more "controlled and damped" than lively and sporty, and of course the long nose has a negative effect on the full glide because it is always noticeable in the chop. Nevertheless, the Fun Ride can be ridden quickly and you can gain more than just your first gliding experience.
And when manoeuvring? When turning, the long bow offers a lot of safety for repositioning the feet, gliding jibes then only succeed with a wide radius as expected.
surf conclusion: The Fun Ride is ideal for surfers who want to combine light wind manoeuvres and relaxed planing surfing with one board. As a pure planing board for heating and powerful jibes, the shape is a little sluggish and noticeably less lively than the JP Freerider Magic Ride, for example.
Tobias Frauen
Editor
