Comparing the 2 boards, is the 2010 model 78 litre, with "double concave v bottom from mid section of the board to nose....swallows up chop and lets board glide over it... extra grip in turns" (JP website) worth an extra $600 over the 2009 model, or is it just a very minor difference that is all about marketing?
Everything has a trade off. What advantage does the 2009 model with a lesser amount of double concave have?
Can get a new 2009 77litre model for $1899 whereas the 2010 is about $2500.
Any thoughts appreciated. (or if anyone wants to sell one????)
That double concave is massive, having seen one. I think it would run very smoothly on bay chop (i.e. smoother than the 2009). I've not sailed one though, but would be interested to try it out. Can you get one to demo?
am planning on having a demo but am hoping to understand the trade off of having such a massive concave??? Like to have some understanding of the theory.
are there any pics of the bottom??
The starboard carve 90 lt from about 2004/5 also had a massive double concave. The biggest I've ever seen on a freeride type board. (it was borrowed from the starboard hypersonic theory)
There may be some seabreezers who rode that board who can give feedback.
Found it but no pics of the underside.
"For 2004, we introduce 2 new models; the radical Carve 90 which not only is short but has relatively deep concaves, and the brand new Carve 161, a large freeride sensation which even went beyond the expectations of our development crew."
"Carve 90
The all new 2004 Carve 90 is totally futuristic in its design and abilities. This revolutionary "HyperCarve" concept redefines "carving", taking freeriding performance to even more "powerful" levels. Outstanding grip, exceptional range and the smoothest ride combined with dominant turning power create the reference for a new generation of compact "power" freeride boards. Efficient speed with inspirational handling in a radical new package from Starboard - The ideal choice for freeride blasting or boosting jumps while remaining in total control."
