Mojo is a custom board builder, but the shape can be ordered exactly as tested. On request, the board can be customised – for example, in terms of strap spacing, fin boxes, design and, last but not least, construction. We rode the board in the “Rock SG” construction – which features high-quality S-glass and strategic carbon reinforcements in the standing and mast track area.
On land
Weighing in at 6.05 kilos, the Turn Pro 91 (228x59cm) is pretty light. The nose tapers to a point, resulting in a fairly rounded outline. The straps are secured with double fastenings and threaded screws – making it virtually impossible for them to come loose. The pads are firmly attached; in the areas where heels take the brunt of hard landings, cylindrical holes are milled into the foam core during the production process – after the core has been milled – extending from the deck to the underside. Hard foam is inserted into these, which is bonded to the sandwich construction at both the top and bottom. This is designed to prevent the core in the standing area from giving way and the board from becoming soft – known internally as ‘X-Core’. The base price for the Rock SG construction mentioned is 2,090 euros. Fins, special design requests and other customisations are then charged separately according to a modular system. Speaking of fins: we tested the board with a recommended fin set from Maui Ultra Fins (16.5/9 cm).
On the water
We were able to test the board for several days in a variety of conditions in Hanstholm (Denmark) and on the Baltic Sea. Much like the The Freewave Tidal Max board, which has already been tested The Turn Pro also picks up speed reasonably well, although the acceleration is more moderate than rapid. When powered up, however, the board cuts through the chop very controllably – with good damping, a flat glide and no fuss. The board really shows its strengths when it’s well powered up on the water: it stays lightly underfoot during jumps and rotations and tracks smoothly and predictably. On the wave, the Mojo Turn Pro model turns variably on the rail, with the board favouring tight turns over the back foot in particular. Even when carved well over the rail, the board offers plenty of versatility, although the grip isn’t rail-like and the board requires a bit more finesse to stabilise on choppy waves. Radical snaps work best when driven from the back foot; when driven from the front foot, the versatility is average. The Turn Pro offers quite a lot of grip when turning on the tail – which supports clean, rail-carved turns more than loose slides and Taka rotations.
Mojo Turn Pro 91 – the verdict
With the Turn Pro, Mojo proves that well-balanced waveboards are developed not only on Maui but also on Lake Balaton. The board isn’t the most lively or extremely radical, but it is easy to ride and boasts a wide range of use, covering good sideshore conditions as well as knee-high Baltic Sea breakers or even bump & jump.
Scope of application, control, features
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Mojo Turn Pro – specifications
- Test model: Turn Pro 91 (Rock SG)
- Weight: 6.05 kg (Rock SG, excluding fins and straps)
- Sizes: 76/86/91/96 litres
- Lengths: 224/227/228/228 cm
- Widths: 56/57.5/59/60.5 cm
- Price: from 2090 euros (Rock SG construction)
- Special features: Customisations as possible; various constructions available
- Information: mojoboards.hu
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
