The Melissa is one of, if not the, best womens board ever made imho. It has a great rocker line, perfect flex pattern, the edges are rolled in between the feet for forgiveness (but not as much as my Watson) and they are sharp near the tip and tail (also sharper than my Watson). The double/quad concave hull (spine) makes landings so awesome. I have ridden her board many times and it is really great. The Melissa bindings are supportive but very plush and soft. The footbed is one of the softest I have ever felt.
The Melissa is a MUCH much more evolved version of the Trip or the Angel.
My girl is now in entering year 4 of riding and is now stomping 3-5 w2w's per outing, and one wake half cabs, working on 1w 180s. Now if only someone would make more long girls boardshorts.... Try the '08 Ten80 Kensington.
(Message edited by wakemikey on April 22, 2009)