Wainman Hawaii Passport 6’0” 2013
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At A Glance
Legendary Maui shaper Sean Ordonez has shaped the surfboard line up for 2013 from Wainman Hawaii. The Passport is based around a classic surfboard shape, but with a modern twist and is aimed at handling just about anything you can throw at it. That said it definitely has a nod towards bigger more powerful waves and side shore conditions. The finish on the board is worthy of note, it is absolutely stunning and like all Wainman Hawaii boards it comes with a bag as well as fins, pads and straps should you need them. Available in 4 sizes, 5’7”, 5’10”, 6’0” (on test) and a 6’2”.
On The Water
The Passport feels natural underfoot; it’s easy to ride and fairly forgiving too, so shouldn’t be too hard to handle for any level of rider. The thruster set up gives the board a locked in powerful feel on the wave and the rocker line allows it to maintain its speed on the wave as well. Strapless freestyle was fun on the Passport, although technically what it is made for, this year's boards are heavily reinforced with carbon and bamboo so they can take the abuse. In onshore waves the boards speed helps to keep it fun and it can certainly handle a variety of conditions. If the wind drops the 6’0” paddles quite nicely too!
Overall
Beautifully made and stunning to look at the board works as well as it looks on the water. Big waves with side shore winds suit it the best, but it can hold it’s own in onshore euro trash too. The package with the board bag makes it a great deal financially!
This review was in Issue 37 of IKSURFMAG.
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By Rou Chater
Rou Chater has been kitesurfing for over twenty years and has spent much of that time travelling the world in search of wind, waves, and stories. The founder and publishing editor of IKSURFMAG and Tonic Magazine, he has been involved in watersports media since the early days of kitesurfing and launched IKSURFMAG in 2006. A passionate waterman, he spends as much time as possible wingfoiling, prone foiling, kitesurfing in big waves, and exploring new ways to get on the water. When he’s not behind a keyboard, hosting The Kite Pod and The Foil Pod, or testing the latest equipment, you’ll usually find him chasing wind and swell somewhere around the coast or further afield. He’s also known as the hardest-working journo in the industry!
