Goya Custom Thruster 81
| Wave Board | |
|---|---|
| Year | 18/19 |
| Volume | 81 L |
| Range | 3,5 - 5,3 |
| Width | 56,7 cm |
| Length | 222 cm |
| Weight | 5,9 kg |
| Finbox | US-Box / Mini Tuttle |
| Materials | Carbon & S-Glass |
Origin
I had been looking for a replacement for my AHD 253 for a while. A little more volume, a little wider, but just as much control. The Goya Thruster 81 was high on my list. I had already missed 2 times. This time I was on time.
Board doesn't feel very small. Control is pretty good, but the AHD 253 definitely has even more control. This board is wider and more volume, which helps when you're not fully in plane. Jibing is easier. Waveriding is easier, it can certainly turn much shorter on waves with the thrusters. Frontside is also easier than with the AHD. Only over more difficult chop does the AHD seem better, a more pin-tail with a slightly longer fin could make the difference.
Sailing
I mainly sail it with the 3.7 and sometimes with the 4.2, but the 4.2 also works very well on the Grip 93. I don't think I'll ever try 4.7, it should be possible, but the 4.7 just works too well on the One 95 and Grip 93.
Fins
After sailing with it a few times now, I think I have now found a good set: K4 Scorcher 20/10cm thrusters set. MFC Thruster set also works well, but the Scorchers seem to give a little more control when it is really full throttle with the 3.7. Where de MFC might be slightly nicer for waveriding.
I had been looking for a replacement for my AHD 253 for a while. A little more volume, a little wider, but just as much control. The Goya Thruster 81 was high on my list. I had already missed 2 times. This time I was on time.
Board doesn't feel very small. Control is pretty good, but the AHD 253 definitely has even more control. This board is wider and more volume, which helps when you're not fully in plane. Jibing is easier. Waveriding is easier, it can certainly turn much shorter on waves with the thrusters. Frontside is also easier than with the AHD. Only over more difficult chop does the AHD seem better, a more pin-tail with a slightly longer fin could make the difference.
Sailing
I mainly sail it with the 3.7 and sometimes with the 4.2, but the 4.2 also works very well on the Grip 93. I don't think I'll ever try 4.7, it should be possible, but the 4.7 just works too well on the One 95 and Grip 93.
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Fins
After sailing with it a few times now, I think I have now found a good set: K4 Scorcher 20/10cm thrusters set. MFC Thruster set also works well, but the Scorchers seem to give a little more control when it is really full throttle with the 3.7. Where de MFC might be slightly nicer for waveriding.
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