Board Riders Review met up with shaper Steve Walden of Walden Surfboards at the Sacred Craft Show in San Diego. Steve, the Father of the Modern longboard, talks about his most popular surfboard, the Magic Model. He tells how it is designed to be versatile for the majority of surf conditions. Steve is also well known for being the World Record holder for the longest noseride.
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Walden Magic Model 9'0"
Conditions: 2-3 ft.
Rider Info: Average skill, 185 lbs. 5'9", 46 yr old male
About the Ride: It was a fun board to ride. It suited my style. I had to work harder than the 9'6" and up to catch waves. Once I caught one, it responded really well. It turned really good. Lots of fun! I was able to pump it from my stand up position. It was better suited for my riding style. But on a really small day, you're gonna want a bigger board. It floated okay. Pushed a little water but still felt good and paddled well.
Ratings: For bigger and faster conditions, I'd give it 4-1/2 shakas out of 5. For smaller, slower conditions, it is still fun but the bigger boards are gonna beat you every time.
Rider Info: Average skill, 185 lbs. 5'9", 46 yr old male
About the Ride: It was a fun board to ride. It suited my style. I had to work harder than the 9'6" and up to catch waves. Once I caught one, it responded really well. It turned really good. Lots of fun! I was able to pump it from my stand up position. It was better suited for my riding style. But on a really small day, you're gonna want a bigger board. It floated okay. Pushed a little water but still felt good and paddled well.
Ratings: For bigger and faster conditions, I'd give it 4-1/2 shakas out of 5. For smaller, slower conditions, it is still fun but the bigger boards are gonna beat you every time.
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