Model: Twin Fin EPS/CARBON
Size: 7'4 (width 21 1/2 x thickness 3 1/4)
rider
Age: 43
Height: 168cm
Weight: 61-64 kg
*People who are recommended the Twin Fin model, keywords, etc.
- I want to enjoy all wave types and sizes safely and easily.
- You want length and buoyancy, but you don't want a heavy board.
- Mid-length for easy turns even for shortboarders
- I've been surfing for years but I'm not getting better, or I'm just starting out
- Fewer waves, shorter time spent riding the waves
- Are you worried about your declining physical strength? Haven't been enjoying surfing lately?
The Fish Simmons to Big Fish boom, represented by the Mid-Length Boom and Skip Fly, have some overlapping and different parts. On the other hand, when it comes to Australian fish, it's DVS, but what about the huge "Twin Fin" that he has released? His ideas are unique and not influenced by other shapers at all, so you can't really tell how it feels until you actually ride it.
DVS's originality is not limited to shapes, but they are also at the forefront of the world in the selection and processing of surfboard materials. Laminating belt-shaped carbon cloth in various positions on the board to enhance the flex performance of EPS foam is no longer a new thing. However, boards that have carbon laminated only to the bottom surface of the board and artistic coloring on top of that have not been seen so far except by DVS. Even before the release of the full carbon production surfboard Aviso, DVS was selling its own full carbon boards laminated to EPS foam. I have owned several of them, but the strong repulsion of carbon can sometimes be a negative, as the rails are easily bounced off the shoulder. Isn't the current bottom carbon a specification that combines that balance?
As for the impression of the board, first of all, the nose is quite pointed. This does not give the impression of a fish. If I had to say, it is closer to the rocket fish shape that DVS used to make. However, it is closest to the image of a twin fin needle nose from the 70s. The deck has a deck concave over almost the entire surface, and the rails are quite thick to compensate for the reduced buoyancy. The rocker is also stronger than you would expect for a mid-length board of this type. The fins are also just twin fins, which look awfully small compared to the overall volume of the board. Combined with the artistic coloring of the bottom carbon, it seemed almost impossible to imagine the riding feel of this board in advance.
Going to and from the ocean with the board is light. After all, it weighs only 4.2kg without fins. Ease of handling is important in strong winds or for people with small builds. When I attached the leash, floated the board and started paddling, I was surprised at how light it was!
A SUP?!
It's so light and fast that you'll want to say, "Wow!" This board has a single concave from the nose, and the water flowing under the board instantly lifts it up. Combined with the lightness of the EPS foam, the board moves steadily out to sea with little effort. Of course, I've ridden longboards many times in the past, but this paddle feeling is so light that it can't be compared to them at all.
I went to the peak where the timing of the break was bad and where shortboarders could not ride, and waited for the right timing for the wave to come. The nose felt thin and reacted quite sensitively to weight shifts, so there was no need to move the position of the upper body when paddling and taking off. And from the first run, even though the size of the board was completely different from the one I usually ride, I was able to ride without any discomfort. Even on waves with fast breaks, if I paddled sideways with the nose down, the board would start sliding immediately. The board is light, so it accelerates well and I can move into maneuvers right away. With a PU board, there is a waiting time until the board stabilizes, but with this EPS specification, there is no such time loss.
Surprisingly, the turning performance feels lighter than the Hydro Hull. I assume this is due to a combination of various factors such as the strength of the board's rocker, aspect ratio, and fin shape. It was a surprise that I could not have expected to be able to successfully rip from the first day on a board of this size. The strong rocker prevents the board from flying off even with a late takeoff. I could see why this model works so well in the hollow waves of the Gold Coast.
It's easy to imagine that the bottom carbon contributes to the speed of take-off and subsequent acceleration. What's particularly noteworthy is that even if you lose your balance and your posture is disturbed while riding this board, the board doesn't sink. Even if your center of gravity becomes too disrupted and other boards would wipe out or sink in parts, this board holds up and continues to accelerate. It's a feeling you rarely get with a PU board, and I felt that this is where the carbon's resilience is being utilized to the fullest.
Overall, with such an excellent board, beginners don't need to choose a longboard or sponge board to improve their skills. It has good response and maneuverability that even shortboarders can be satisfied with. The size of the board you choose, from shortboard to longboard, is largely a matter of personal preference. But what is a surfboard for real fun? This board may be one answer to such questions.