Board Name: Boardworks 9′ Bat Wing Swallow
Manufacturer: C4
Length: 9′ Width: 26.75″ Volume: 100L Weight: 20.5 lbs.
Weight Range: Beg. 75-125 lbs., Int. to 150 lbs., Adv. to 190 lbs. Skill: Beginner to Advanced

From the C4 website: A winged bat tail with high performance rocker and compact size. This Dave Parmenter shaped 9″ foot rips in the surf. Comes with a 2+1 fin set up. This smaller and more manageable SUP was designed for lighter surfers like kids and girls.

Evaluators said:
“Turns great” (Advanced Male, 120 lbs.)
“Good turn; easy to catch waves” (Advanced Male, 100 lbs.)
“Very loose and responsive in a wave, fairly stable for a nine-footer.”
“Too much work for an old guy, but it surfs nice”
“Fun in the waves; fast and spicy, but I had to be on my game–it was submerged” (Intermediate Male, 170 lbs.)
“Carves hard, fun edge-to-edge”
“turns lightly and quickly, but it won’t stay straight” (Intermediate Female, 115 lbs.)
“Waves weren’t big enough for an honest evaluation, but I think I’d like this board. I wouldn’t put a beginner on it though” (Advanced Male, 170 lbs.)

Summary: A challenging, powerful surfer that turns quickly and catches waves well. Could be a beginner board for very lightweight people, but it’s basically an intermediate/expert board for serious surfers.

Mike couldn’t wait to check this one out. 

Mark Raaphorst found this easy to carry (especially if you look like him)