dan, though both boards have 3-stage rockers, they're 2 different boards in that one is real slow while the other is much faster. the substance is really slow, with or without the center fins. the absolute, on the other hand, builds a really good speed at the wake. both boards will buck you and are more of wake-to-wake boards rather than taking you out in the flats. you can still go out in the flats on either board, but the boards are made to go straight up. the landings are very different as well. the absolute lands really soft, while the substance lands pretty hard. the substance is really grippy, even w/o the center fins. the substance is easy to break free and is really loose w/ the center fins out. if you want to demo the boards, contact wade at greenhouse ride shop in norco at 951-479-9640. let him know that i sent you. i'm in socal, too, about 15 minutes from you in ladera ranch. let's hook up and ride!
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