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Gear Talk / 2017 SIC Bullet 14V3 Hollow
« on: March 30, 2017, 03:30:22 PM »
Well, I though I'd take a stroll through Big Winds after walking the dogs today, you know, see if they have any board shorts on sale or something. Shoot the bull with TJ and Mark for a while and TJ mentions the Bullet 14V3. What? I guess I've been out of the loop this winter with the seemingly endless powder skiing.
Anyway, longtime 14V2 rider here, and I have to say this hollow V3 looks pretty interesting. 22-23lbs, an inch narrower, flush deck, a little more v in the tail and maybe a touch less rocker. Hmmm... I wasn't looking to buy another board as I've been very happy with the V2, of which I'm on my second one (warranty replacement), but I did just get divorced, so I have all the excuse I need to indulge myself. One of my complaints about the V2 was it was just a touch too wide for me (5'11" 170lbs). I really like the idea of a board with a drain plug as well. The V3 has an always open vent tube in the deck and a plug like a kayak, so it should be just about fool proof. It's also got a beautiful red paint job with an exposed carbon stripe up the snout and metallic lettering. It looks like a Ferrari.
Has anyone paddled this new V3? I love the way the Bullets handle as I like a board that is surfy and they are. This looks like maybe just a little faster and lighter version of the V2. I'll give it a paddle before I pull the trigger, but I think I can justify it from the weight saving alone as it won't trash my bad shoulder as much getting up on the rack in my garage, so it'd save me money in the long run, right? It's not like I'm going out and buying a Mini Cooper or anything
JP
Anyway, longtime 14V2 rider here, and I have to say this hollow V3 looks pretty interesting. 22-23lbs, an inch narrower, flush deck, a little more v in the tail and maybe a touch less rocker. Hmmm... I wasn't looking to buy another board as I've been very happy with the V2, of which I'm on my second one (warranty replacement), but I did just get divorced, so I have all the excuse I need to indulge myself. One of my complaints about the V2 was it was just a touch too wide for me (5'11" 170lbs). I really like the idea of a board with a drain plug as well. The V3 has an always open vent tube in the deck and a plug like a kayak, so it should be just about fool proof. It's also got a beautiful red paint job with an exposed carbon stripe up the snout and metallic lettering. It looks like a Ferrari.
Has anyone paddled this new V3? I love the way the Bullets handle as I like a board that is surfy and they are. This looks like maybe just a little faster and lighter version of the V2. I'll give it a paddle before I pull the trigger, but I think I can justify it from the weight saving alone as it won't trash my bad shoulder as much getting up on the rack in my garage, so it'd save me money in the long run, right? It's not like I'm going out and buying a Mini Cooper or anything
JP
