BOEMIX wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:06 pm
fluidity wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:15 am
The inflateables pack huge volume. Gong, Indianna, F-One, Naish, Fanatic etc...
Did you have any experiece with Iboards?
They seem to be a more begginer oriented options, as reviews state a lower performance than hardboards.
On the other hand, I appreciate the small package, and a good option for days where you don't have your big van available.
No, I haven't seen anything of lboards. There's also jp-australia, Manta and I'm sure there are others too.
All the thicker level dropstitch ones pack that volume in a relatively small space.
Key feature that the better manufacturers are working into their designs are flexible rails that can fold with the fabric deflated, but disrupt the coanda effect to interrupt water following rounded edges. Fanatic have made a very beginner attempt. Starboard might have one? I designed and 3D printed TPU disruptor strips for my F-One board, they helped in getting on plane and making it less sticky leaving the water and in touch downs.
Edit: The jp-australia ones have a decent under rail area. Still don't know of any manufacturers who are puting rails or as I call them, coanda disruptors, on the back vertical bends. it's usually under water water when you are trying to take off so all those edges can be made better than just rounded.