After 6 years paddling the same board, I was a bit nervous about the change but I’m glad a got an R1. This board is as fast and comfortable to paddle as it gets. Once you jump on it, you can tell this was designed by other paddlers: how the weight is distributed makes the board much more stable than other competitors in the 75-80kg size, without compromising in speed; that means you can paddle more aggressive. It also seats on a wash like a dream! Truly loving the board sessions with this board
Its a good board👌:)
Lovely board but ... If you are competing in your first iron, and aspiring to finish in the middle of the pack, perhaps look at who raced your board board before you. Many Nippers and Masters excited to see Bevys board on the beach in FNQ, not so much this middle aged man :)