slipstream 5.11 rpt number one in delivery, fantastic on time , packaging very protective on board. The ride, I have surfed the board about 5 times ,, from 2ft weak conditions to 3-4ft clean conditions ,, started with 3 fins reactor fins ,, board felt loose @light underfoot,, swap to four fins in better clean surf ,, the board preformed great very fast ,, very smooth ,,very happy after 37 years of surfing @shaping boards. the construction,, eps foam . carbon vector looks great, holding up , no dents on deck ,, so very impressed,, hoping you can bring out more models for the experience surfer ,, thanks ross

Gnaraloo Soft Surfboard I purchased the 5'6 softboard from Global Surf Industries for my 9yr old son. The board is very well designed, comes with safe flexible fins for kids which can be swapped out later for regular FCS performance fins. The handle is also good for younger kids who are not able to carry a board due to it's width. The ordering on line as well as shipment went smoothly and I have already recommended this to other friends who are looking for a similar product.

buyer beware I bought a modern surfboard and the first time I stood up on it my knee went through the top. I thought it was a freak accident so continued surfing and every time I put pressure on the top it caved in. I contacted GSI about it and they said they would get back to me. Months went by with no follow up. I checked back in with them and they said that it was deemed "normal wear and tear" and that they would not be doing anything for me. I've decided to try to fix it myself. As I cut away the damage I can see that the epoxy is extremely thin... not surprised that it couldn't withstand my weight. I weight 170 lbs and this board is supposedly rated for over 240lbs. It's obviously cheaply made, which I'm sure they know and are not interested in taking responsibility for it. Buyer beware.

Bought 2 love child's 6'4 Bought 2 love child's 6'4, amazing performance and fun, however considering the dimensions of the board, thickness, solid stronger etc, you would think these boards would last. Both I managed to snap within 6 months, haven't snapped any of my short high performance boards, buckled one but that's it in the last 8 or so years. Maybe unlucky, but I doubt it, these are mass produced in China! I would stay clear, spend your money elsewhere..

Disappointing I surfed the modern love child for the first time last week. The board surfed great and a caught about a dozen waves. When I came back in I noticed the board had compression in the top deck. I know this tends to happen to all boards as the age...but on the first surf! The day was mid sized mushy waves. I had no collisions or bad wipe outs. The compression is from popping up to my feet?! I'm guessing it is a manufacturing defect. I contacted the place where i bought the board and the company claims this is a wear and tear issue. I followed up with the couple board repair shops on the coast they say this type of problem all the time with Global Surf Industry boards. They figure it is inexperienced workers over sanding the epoxy coat as they mass produce boards. Anyway...its all pretty disappointing. Lesson learned. I won't be buying from GSI again!