2021 AK Phazer Board Review (6'0 x 28.5' 110L)
Test Conditions
Butter flat to small waves, with a variety of wind strengths
Three Word Summary
Versatile High Performance
First Impressions:
My first impression of the Phazer had to be the weight - its a big voluminous board at 6 feet in length, 28.5 inches in width and 110L of volume, yet to pick up it feels insanely light thanks to its high tech reflex carbon construction. AK report the weight as being 6.35 Kg which boggles my mind for such a large board.
The board has slightly concave deck, big rounded tucked rails, a rounded v in the nose progressing to a concave running down the rest of the board, and a kick tail to promote easy pivoting from the rear. It also comes with a standard US foil box and a small carrying handle.
The topside features a very large, comfy padded deck pad and multiple insert options for a 2 or 3 strap setup in the larger sizes.
On The Water:
The Phazer feels very stable on the water, and with 110L allows it to be used without worry in next to no wind. The ample volume also makes it a great board to learn on for anyone less than 90Kg or so. The efficient surf-style shape ensures it pierces the water well when pre-foiling and gives confidence that you can capitalise on the gusts to get up and foiling quickly. The Phazer pumps really well, progressively eeking your speed up in super marginal conditions and releases from the water with ease to get airborne.
Once flying the deck gives a large platform to control the foil and the convex deck is a great little touch to aid usability. The 6'0 feels lithe and nimble when out of the water airborne to its lightweight construction and solid foil connection via the load plate which bridges the foil box to the top deck. The nose, tail and rail shape ensure a hassle free ride with little chance of catching the water.
The generous width of the 6'0 gives plenty of room to place your feet on the deck even with a 3 strap setup allowing choice between strapped or strapless riding depending on your intentions.
I find the Phazer a fun board to jump, even in the big daddy size, its dimensions and super light weight cause little hindrance and it can be driven airborne with little effort. Should the board land in the water nose first, its nose scoop causes it to recover well, and if it enters the water steeply simply pierces the water surface and recovers well with no dramas.
The Phazer is a versatile piece of kit - with an efficient shape for surf foiling - prone or with a paddle; it makes an ideal option for use with a wing, and in the smaller sizes can be used with a kite too.
In Summary:
AK bring their 25 year experience to bear with an awesome multidiscipline board with the Phazer - super lightweight construction and a shape which excels in whichever discipline you choose to throw it at!
For more info get all the details at AK
Butter flat to small waves, with a variety of wind strengths
Three Word Summary
Versatile High Performance
First Impressions:
My first impression of the Phazer had to be the weight - its a big voluminous board at 6 feet in length, 28.5 inches in width and 110L of volume, yet to pick up it feels insanely light thanks to its high tech reflex carbon construction. AK report the weight as being 6.35 Kg which boggles my mind for such a large board.
The board has slightly concave deck, big rounded tucked rails, a rounded v in the nose progressing to a concave running down the rest of the board, and a kick tail to promote easy pivoting from the rear. It also comes with a standard US foil box and a small carrying handle.
The topside features a very large, comfy padded deck pad and multiple insert options for a 2 or 3 strap setup in the larger sizes.
On The Water:
The Phazer feels very stable on the water, and with 110L allows it to be used without worry in next to no wind. The ample volume also makes it a great board to learn on for anyone less than 90Kg or so. The efficient surf-style shape ensures it pierces the water well when pre-foiling and gives confidence that you can capitalise on the gusts to get up and foiling quickly. The Phazer pumps really well, progressively eeking your speed up in super marginal conditions and releases from the water with ease to get airborne.
Once flying the deck gives a large platform to control the foil and the convex deck is a great little touch to aid usability. The 6'0 feels lithe and nimble when out of the water airborne to its lightweight construction and solid foil connection via the load plate which bridges the foil box to the top deck. The nose, tail and rail shape ensure a hassle free ride with little chance of catching the water.
The generous width of the 6'0 gives plenty of room to place your feet on the deck even with a 3 strap setup allowing choice between strapped or strapless riding depending on your intentions.
I find the Phazer a fun board to jump, even in the big daddy size, its dimensions and super light weight cause little hindrance and it can be driven airborne with little effort. Should the board land in the water nose first, its nose scoop causes it to recover well, and if it enters the water steeply simply pierces the water surface and recovers well with no dramas.
The Phazer is a versatile piece of kit - with an efficient shape for surf foiling - prone or with a paddle; it makes an ideal option for use with a wing, and in the smaller sizes can be used with a kite too.
In Summary:
AK bring their 25 year experience to bear with an awesome multidiscipline board with the Phazer - super lightweight construction and a shape which excels in whichever discipline you choose to throw it at!
For more info get all the details at AK
