A few weeks ago I got a chance to ride the 2010 Faction 138.
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/1/721231.html?1249090364 The reason for attaching the Faction thread is because these two boards are the same shape. Both are from a new 2010 mold.
Last night I rode the 144 DB9. This board is everything the Faction is, but lighter. The DB9 is CWBs new exotic core, constructed from Bamboo. Very light, and very strong. Unlike the discontined Platinum boards, the bamboo core doesn't make the board stiff, in fact, it seems to have slightly more flex when it lands. The pop on the DB9 was the same as the Faction board for me. This time I rode the shape with the out-of-the-box fin set-up. The edge hold was just like the 2009 Transcend for me, but still faster, and a little smoother feeling. I rode the 144, but because of the light weight materials, the board felt much smaller under my feet. It was a blast.
Danny Weisenburg, Scott Ensminger, and myself have all set it down in the flats, and so far, it's taking the beating just fine.
Also attached are the 2010 Vapor boot. These are pre-pre-production, but very close to the final product. I've been riding these since the spring, 3-6 sets a week, no problems. They're a little discolored from the delta water, but that's it. The velcro, stitching, and general construction is still working perfectly. For those that think the hinge doesn't do much, check out how far this boot opens for your fat foot! Velcro Rules!