Great review. It's refreshing to hear (especially from someone who has as much experience as you) that all of those boats surfed excellent. I am lucky enough to consistently ride behind many different new models of boats, and the one thing I have noticed, is that it isn't about which ones surf great anymore. They all do. Some still require a little more "dialing in", and actually knowing what you are doing, but even that is getting easier.
One boat surfing better than another has become a subjective thing..... it's all about rider preference now. One persons example of a bad wave, is probably the next persons favorite wave.
Really loved those wake9 reviews. I’ve seen this video at lunch today and totally in the same state of mind.
These days every surf boats surf well, just a personal preference thing.
Great reviews. I can't believe the Moomba is half the price of all the other boats. don't like the idea of having to add additional weight, but it's great to see a "budget" boat amongst the others...
We have found that 6 boats is the sweet spot. Too many and it doesn't work well. We have invited Malibu and MC many times and MC has participated, but had some issues this year being able to do that. Malibu just doesn't like to play in our area, the dealer up here just doesn't want to be involved. I do get the feeling they would rather not have the scrutiny. I personally invited Tige and they didn't respond.
We have found that 6 boats is the sweet spot. Too many and it doesn't work well. We have invited Malibu and MC many times and MC has participated, but had some issues this year being able to do that. Malibu just doesn't like to play in our area, the dealer up here just doesn't want to be involved. I do get the feeling they would rather not have the scrutiny. I personally invited Tige and they didn't respond.
All you can do is ask, I would think they would want their product featured against others to shed light on their boats. But what do I know.
Yes. We have been doing this since 2009, and it takes some balls to bring a boat and let people have at it in this type of setting. My hat is always off to he manufacturers that are continually willing to do that, and I do my best to provide a level playing field and let the video do most of the talking. ;-)