Naish have added a spec sheet to their web site and I was hoping it would clarify the difference between a Maliko 14x28 carbon elite and a Maliko 14x28 carbon.... both specs are identical? The pictures are the same, weights the same, what is the difference??? Why is one elite and one not? Has anybody had one long enough to be able to give us the rundown on them? Have they gotten less fragile?
Same boards.. same weight.. same construction.. and same price.. I think it's a typo on their site..
My 28" wide Maliko Jav is light but not super light.. but it's strong and stiff.. and not fragile at all..
I think it's the perfect blend of light weight and good strength..
DJ, how much does your board weight? The "Carbon" construction only has a carbon stringer, the "Carbon Elite" has both a top and bottom layer carbon. A bit of marketing voodoo that many brands do. The typo appears to be the weight on the "Carbon" version.
I'd rather hear the words "full PVC sandwich" and "vacuum-bagged" rather than "full carbon".
But I guess it's easier to sell the word "carbon" rather than require the buyer to know a bit about how boards are made.
What's the difference in price between the two different spec Malikos? It would be very interesting to take identical boards in the different constructions and compare the performances carefully. It would be nice to know what the extra money actually buys you.
Well A10, apparently you get the top half+rails (see B) of what you are wishing for in the 2017 Maliko 14' x 28" "Carbon" construction.
The only carbon is just that black bit of stringer (see C).
The 2017 Maliko "Carbon Elite" construction.
Which is actually full carbon.
Vacuum-bagged? The new Surftech Ghost Carbon brings you vacuum-bagging. Or you could get a Jimmy Lewis FULL PVC sandwich plus full carbon which in the UK is $857 AUD cheaper than a Naish Maliko Elite carbon. And the Maliko comes with the disclaimer from the retailer:
"Engineered for peak performance, this lightweight carbon construction is susceptible to breakage from excessive pressure or repetitive blows to the structure. Use caution when transporting and riding as such damage is considered normal wear and tear and is not covered under warranty".
$857 more expensive for a cheaper construction board? Sheesh...
