We have been tweaking the Fusion ever so slightly to get it as balanced as
possible. The area being worked on is the volume throughout, with minor changes
to the forward and tail thickness and then the plan shape specifically the nose
and tail. Just pushing the area out up to 1/8" so that's only 1/16"
per side to add a touch more surface area and volume giving increased flat line
speed.
The feedback is good from the team, Shyama Buttonshaw says
he is able to surf the Fusion in similar fashion to the XFC but he has more
control doing aerials, a little more launching speed and good cushioning feel
on the landing, increasing attempt and complete percentages which is nice.
Personally I'm finding I love the extra speed and therefore looseness in waves
2 to 4 feet. I'm surfing Fusion 1" shorter than my normal 6'6 20 ¼
to 20 ½
wide XFC and 1/8" to 3/8" wider.
So shorter wider at 6'5 x 20 5/8 wide and 2 ¾
thick has given a slight fish-like performance boost. Also I'm using PC7 (4 ¾"
deep) or Simon upgrade S25 (4 11/16" deep) side fins combined with an PC3
(at 4 3/8" deep) smaller back fin in smaller 1 to 3 feet waves. This
bigger small fin combo provides a little more spark in the smaller range of
surf, optimizing performance.
I'm 100 plus kilos,
if you are smaller 88kg down to 65kg your combo for small waves would be PC5
side fins (4 9/16" deep) and back fin a PC2 (at 4 ¼" deep) for example, keep
in mind upgrade fins will give you better performance in most conditions and
when the waves are good go back to a uniform set of the same size fins.
Shyama
Buttonshaw not looking like he is going to land softly on the Fusion's slightly
wider nose and tail.
The Fusion is similar and replaces some old models like the
Interceptor and EQ. This is an important model because a lot of the surf we get
week in week out is suited to this style of board.
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