Ordered the board for our 8 yr old grandson and gave them the color scheme. The board arrived fast, well packed and is Beautiful! Grandson loved it and will have a blast with it this summer. Friends that are big into wakesurf who have a son same age highly recommended this brand for age and experience level.
I already have a 24' Phase 5 Ahi (56") for slashing, but getting this board (55") makes it much easier to try spins. It is definitely an Intermediate/Advanced board as it is sensitive to foot and any weight shifting. I wasn't a fan of the 2024 board colors, so bought the 2023 model in carbon/green - killer paint scheme and looks even better in person! For a skim board, this tracks well with the one inch fin and I can still slash the wave, just not as aggressive as the Ahi. I absolutely love this board and my crew is always taking this board for a rip now. This board is rated for up to 225 lbs, but I've had others in the 240 lbs range absolutely crush it on this board. If you're looking for a great skim style board, this is an absolute beast... just buy one!!!