Description
The full carbon BOSS features an ultra dynamic rocker for a smooth and energetic pop, and the base of the board house Quattro channels with keel shaped sides to produce incredible grip in all conditions. He as an incredibly smooth and fun to ride board. It planes early thanks to the larger mid section, and the channels really grip the water offering excellent drive.
The BOSS likes to ride fast and speed is gained easily, considering the prominent rocker line this was a pleasant surprise. We thought, looking at it on the beach, it would be power hungry to gain speed, but that isn’t the case! Upwind is fine, simply point and go, likewise flattening off to come down wind is easy, and again thanks to the grippy channels and fins you wont skip out which can sometimes happen on a downwind run.
Carving around is a real joy with the BOSS; narrow tips allow you to really sink the tail for some aggressive slashes, and rail to rail transfers are simple with no real worry of tripping an edge. Riding into the chop produced such minimal amount of bounce and spray we had to check where we were! The flexible nature and narrow tips absorbed all but the biggest lumps, and not once did we encounter any water to eyeball.
Jumping is where the re vote comes into its own, with an excellent load and release, and one of the softest landings we have come across! The heavier rocker and small tips push the water away from your board allowing you to sink back onto that rail and cruise away with ease.
Overall
Do not be put off by the slightly less conventional shape of the BOSS. It is a stunningly smooth board to ride which cuts through chop, and absorbs landings like you wouldn’t believe.
