Bill Foote 11-28

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Board Name: 11-28
Manufacturer: Bill Foote
Length: 11′  Width: 28″ Volume: ? Weight: ?
Weight Range: <200 lbs.  Skill: Novice to Expert

From the website: Want to cruise downwind? Want to push your limits in overhead surf? This is your board. Can it noseride? Did we say it was a Foote?

Evaluators said:
“Too advanced for me–I think I’d like it when I’m intermediate”  (Beginner Male 175 lbs.)
“Stable with good glide” (Intermediate Male 160 lbs.)
“Nice shape; stable in surf; I’m just too heavy for the board”  (Beginner Male 250 lbs.)
“Easy to catch waves; very maneuverable”  (Intermediate Female 150 lbs.)
“Good in the waves; maneuverable, but tippy at my weight”  (Advanced Male 270 lbs.)
“Smooth and strong”  (Advanced Male 170 lbs.)
“Solid; good dynamic stability; slow to start but holds speed; solid down the line; catches waves well”  (Intermediate Male 170 lbs.)
“Catches waves easily; turns quickly but paddles a little slow at my weight”  (Intermediate Male 220 lbs.)
“Stable, no slash”  (Intermediate Female 115 lbs.)

Summary: One evaluator called it “a board built for Maui”. Intermediate riders rated it higher than beginners. Rated high overall in surfing, good in paddling and cruising.