Greetings all,
Has anyone out there ridden the Radical 5 and Radical 6 back-to-back? If so, were there any noticeable differences? Also, I'm looking to purchase a Radical 5 but dont want something too stiff. Can anyone comment on the degree of flex vs. stiffness of this board. Thx all.
Flysurfer Radical 5 flex & comparison
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Re: Flysurfer Radical 5 flex & comparison
I like outline on Radical 5 better. Radical 6 outline looks like “everyone else’s twintip board” unfortunately.
I think eliminating one size was a good idea though.
I think eliminating one size was a good idea though.
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Re: Flysurfer Radical 5 flex & comparison
Hello lindseym.
The Radical 6 feels smoother. It has the new Double Concave and nice flex. It is optimized for normal riders to be as comfortable as possible with best gliding.
Size the different generations of Radical, the 6 has the biggest step we made again.
Maybe someone can give more feedback about it.
Cheers, Armin from Flysurfer.
The Radical 6 feels smoother. It has the new Double Concave and nice flex. It is optimized for normal riders to be as comfortable as possible with best gliding.
Size the different generations of Radical, the 6 has the biggest step we made again.
Maybe someone can give more feedback about it.
Cheers, Armin from Flysurfer.
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Re: Flysurfer Radical 5 flex & comparison
Much appreciated. Yes, it definitely sounds interesting. The board purchase is not for me but for a friend of mine who is just getting into the sport and is a bit older so he wants something that will not beat up his knees or back.Armin Harich wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:41 pmHello lindseym.
The Radical 6 feels smoother. It has the new Double Concave and nice flex. It is optimized for normal riders to be as comfortable as possible with best gliding.
Size the different generations of Radical, the 6 has the biggest step we made again.
Maybe someone can give more feedback about it.
Cheers, Armin from Flysurfer.
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