C4 10′ BK Pro

Board Name: Boardworks 10′ BK Pro
Manufacturer: C4
Length: 10′  Width: 27″  Volume: 109L  Weight: 24 lbs.
Weight Range: Beg. 75-145 lbs., Int up to 180 lbs., Adv up to 215 lbs. Skill: Beginner to Advanced

From the website: The Brian Kealuana Model is the end result of a design evolution that commenced with the very first SUP short board back in 2003. This board combines a constant-curve Hawaii rocker which is calibrated to accelerate at nose and tail in sync with the pulled-in outline. The thickness distribution tapers toward the tail to allow harder turns at higher speeds, and the wing-swallow reduces tail area under the back foot, and grants greater adhesion and torque in carving turns. If you are keen on progressive, full-tilt SUP surfing and really want to push the edge of the performance envelope, this is the board for you. 5-fin cluster. Adaptable to any fin combination, i.e. single, twin, tri, quad, or 2 X 1

Evaluators said:
“Love the nose shape and tail width, responsive but stable”  (Advanced Male 170 lbs.)
“Great at catching waves and turning”  (Advanced Male 100 lbs.)
“Good surfing board; would like to try in bigger waves”  (Intermediate Male 190 lbs.)
“Quick turns; stable for it’s size, but the sweet spot is small”
“Manuverable; easy to carry for women, would be super fun if I was a smaller person”  (Intermediate Female 150 lbs.)
“Easy to carry; not for beginners, but I loved it in the waves”  (Beginner Female 180 lbs.)
“Despite its low volume it’s stable, easy and FUN!”  (Advanced Male 170 lbs.)
“My favorite of the eight boards I’ve tested so far” (Advanced Male 170 lbs.)
“No mast track!! what a shame!”  (Advanced Male 170 lbs.)
“Good glide, easy to catch waves”  (Intermediate Male 140 lbs.)

Summary: This board was a favorite among our intermediate/expert evaluators, though the advanced beginners (low intermediate?) evaluators liked it too. It got high marks in paddling and cruising, and very high marks in surfing. Most common comment was “FUN!”