The width and fin configuration allow you plane earlier and point higher than traditional style light-wind wave boards while providing unparalleled looseness in small mushy surf. Loose rail to rail and slashy in smaller waves and at slower speeds. The outline and tail provide plenty of power for early planing and pointing. Loose both front side and back side.
Short length makes it snappy in any situation.
Its short length makes it snappy, and its width has the planing power. More top end, however, would help for true freestyle enthusiasts. Designed more for wave sailing than ripping back and forth. Advanced sailors can keep this board in their quiver for the not so perfect wave days but might try a Starboard Carve series for drag racing and bump and jump sailing. The width in the mid-section and tail increase stability and make learning to get in straps fairly easy.