Xero Gravity

It was love from the first wave. After 80 sessions on it I love this board even more. XG is the best daily driver I've had.

Pros:

– paddles well

– holds the rails

– releases tail and makes a ride fun

Cons:

– not enough hold for me to predictably ride it in overhead (at my level)

– creased in not really big conditions (about shoulder high waves)

Summary:

If I snap it, I'll buy it again (probably with a swallow tail for extra hold).

Can’t say I’ve surfed a lot of boards, but this one is the best of all stuff I’ve tried so far. First time I’ve popped up on it, it felt like I surfed it for years. Super responsive, super predictable.

The rocker is closer to medium rather than low, so it isn’t an effortless paddle, but surprisingly it catches waves with ease. Also you gotta do some rail work to gain speed as the amount of rocker is enough to slow it down while going flat, but it still works pretty good in small surf while the waves are still more or less punchy. But XG really shows itself when the swell goes overhead.

I loved the board so much that when a heavy overhead almost slashed it in two pieces the next day I bought it (which might mean that hifi is not a strongest construction ever), and I newer hesitated to get a new one right away.

Mate, let me tell you about the wild times I have had with the Xero Gravity surfboard in good old Tassie! This board is like my trusty sidekick, ready to take on the quirky waves and unpredictable weather down here. It has become my go-to board for a good reason. Its versatility is outstanding. No matter what type of wave I encounter, whether it's small and average or pumping, and powerful, the Xero Gravity performs exceptionally well. Its medium rocker provides a balance of speed and maneuverability, while the well-designed rails offer stability and forgiveness. It allows me to enjoy my surfing sessions to the fullest. Thanks, once again JS.