I haaate being the guy that suggests other boards than the one the OP asks about but I've got to this time. First of all, welcome to WW Nick. I would say the Kruz Bio is the most common board among our crew, and everyone who rides it speaks highly of it. I've taken probably 10 sets on one and find that it locks down on edge easily, carries a ton of speed and pops pretty consistently every single time. I thought it was a solid board but lacked the playfulness that I personally enjoy.
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Originally Posted by tarek
The BP has been great, its definitely a little heavy but is a very fun board to ride. Check out some of the riders and you will see quite a few guys on that board. My next board will be Trever Maurs Vegabond. I like the shape and design, haven't ridden it, but foresee that as a super fun freeride shape suitable for any type of rider.
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That said, I rode the BP all 2015 and had a ton of fun on it but wanted to go away from a hybrid continuous behind the boat without losing the playful shape, so I jumped on the Vagabond last season and it's been my favorite board since. The shape is great, it edges real smooth and predictably up the wake but still gets some three stage pop. It's a little wide which I'm cool with. I'd say I'm taking full speed cuts or raley cuts into the wake more often than not and taking things to the flats and even with knee and hip injuries I don't feel that the landings are hard. I'm 5'11, 160 riding the 138 and it's a perfect size for me.
@Tarek try that BP with the fins off for a set or two and see how you like it. They're pretty mellow fins to begin with, it was pretty fun riding without them!