Hobie 14' ?

[paddlejones]

Can any one give a ride review of the hobie 14' bamboo
the construction sounds really great, but how fast is it?

[TallDude]

I've raced it in a time trial, and I thought it was a great board. It felt fast and stable. It's really light too. I did a pivot turn during the race and was suprised at how stable is was doing a pivot. Probably because the tail is a little wider. There is definitely a sweet spot just a little forward of center. I'm considering getting one myself. Mark Johnson of Hobie was there and said the bamboo is very structural and runs the length of both top and bottom. He said bamboo has a direction strength that you don't get from carbon or glass.

[paddlejones]

thanks tall dude
and by the way i still dig those pics of your 18' UL hobie

[SEA]

Will be testing both the new 14 and the 12'6"  this weekend out at the North shore. will give a review after we do a 5 mile down wind run.

[Savage1]

How's that review coming along?
Regarding the 12'6'' Hobie,  are you using the Elite or the narrower Elite Race.
Thanks for any feedback. Cheers
Ps I've got the 12'6'' Elite Race, nice board, I like it.....

[SEA]

Posted a review here

http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=13164.0


Let me know if you have questions.

[paddlejones]

thanks Sea,
I'm picking up my 14' hobie sunday