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Due to its width, the unchanged Magic Wave fits perfectly into this test group despite only having a volume of 82 litres. Ultra-comfortable and double-bolted straps ensure plenty of riding comfort and with five fin boxes installed, all options from single fin to quad set-up are open. The Magic Wave fizzes effortlessly with the first sheet in, the board immediately feels free, sporty and lively, but still provides the necessary damping in the chop to head for the first ramp with a good feeling.
The Magic Wave also works its magic immediately on the wave, because it masters all sub-disciplines really well: the board carves through the bottom turn with full edge grip and takes the speed effortlessly up to the wave lip - which you can then turn into a fan of spray with a cracking cutback. In typical Euro conditions with a diagonal onshore wind, the radii are particularly variable and light-footed; only on fat days with fast ocean waves and side-offshore winds are the turns a little more moderate.
surf conclusion: The Magic Wave is one of the best all-rounders and combines planing power, control and convincing turning characteristics. A board that is just as much fun in the Baltic Sea chop as it is on fat days on the North Sea.