Neutron 2008 RV We have made a few revisions to the Neutron for the 2008 season based on a combination from the feedback over the last 2 years . Composite thigh braces now give extra trim control. The changes to the rear deck hump are primarily to increase comfort for those "Big Wave" chasers out there; this follows on from the same change made to the Reflex last year. The volume in the rear is very slightly increased and will offer slightly more floatation capacity. The rails carry on a bit further back of the deck and should improve the carving ability. The hull ….. Well you all know how good it was on the first Neutron so we have left it as it was! t as i |
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Reviews of the Neutron: I have been my Neutron for 3 months now and it's brilliant It could just be one of those boats that define a generation ( like the spud, Pyrahna 240, Riot Glide etc...) I came to it from paddling a Marauder and a Pro Designs Ski Both of which are awsome but were not without a pile of trepidation every time I hit the surf. It took me a couple of days to sort out the fittings to suit me - I also went for the "Italian seat" option which combined with Mega's new thigh brace's gives more point of contact with the boat than you could ever dream of.
If you do mess it up it deals with the pile like it was soft cotton wool. THIS BOAT HAS NO VICES you don't have to think "I want to try that move but it may hurt if I don't make it".
" Having been involved heavily with high-performance wave-ski's through the 80's and early 90's I have always felt there's been something lacking in the design of most surf kayaks available to date. The Neutron breaks that mould. Ski-like performance, Kayak-like comfort, gives everything a dude (and dudette) could wish for in surf-boat: Sensational speed, carving or slashing: This boat can do it all. Whether you want to pop 360 airs, or simply just cruise, the best seat in the house is in the Neutron... " Richard Sim.
" Finally got the boat out on the water on Sunday in conditions that can only be described as painful. The waves may not have been perfect but the boat was, what a craft that is. It just makes everything seem natural and easy letting me achieve things effortlessly at which I would normally struggle. Thanks, thanks and a bit more thanks.... Denzil
Neutron I don't always gel instantly to a new kayak and I have to confess the same was true with the Neutron. My first half hour I was finding it a little bit frustrating. “New boat, looks like an awesome design, why am I not tearing it up?” After reminding myself that I had been surfing a Prowler for almost 4 years and that it might not quite respond in the same way that the Prowler does I started to relax and let myself follow the natural flow of the boat. Speed. It likes to go fast. Made a couple of sections on a heavy Portballintrae left hander that I've never made in the Prowler and only seen a few very good boardies make and hold. Its flat hull design reduces the friction allowing that extra bit of zip which just might pull you out of a sticky situation! That also in turn allows for a slicker top turn with the short tail flashing around above the top of the wave. I have been particularly enjoying turning back of the pile in smaller waves as the whole boat flicks around and drives out of the pocket in an instant. I would describe my off the whitewater turns as very good but have always felt a little staggered. I love the feeling of power of the pocket turning and driving you away in what seems like an effortless movement. Bottom turns have become quite dependant on the fins in the Neutron due to the slicker hull. Why not? If you've got them then use them. Positioned slightly further back than in previous surf kayaks allows the nose to swing around more and be more vertical on exit from the bottom turn. My goal in surf kayaking is to be able to snap turn the way a good surf boarder can and I believe that this kayak is the one that will start to do that. I did manage to go aerial in my first session but only after a bit of practice. Part of the skill needed to pull of an aerial manoeuvre is your timing out of your bottom turn before heading up to the lip and hopefully skyward. I struggled initially due to the fact that I was coming out of the bottom turn too late not realising the speed I had and shooting up into the pile and missing the pitching lip I was after. Do I like it? After riding a wave where I pulled clear out of a big barrel before nailing a big air that had the one person who was watch seeing only my hull above the wave I would have to say I liked it! It's going to be fun! Enjoy. Jonny Bingham Jonny Bingham Irish 4ft. Neutron 18th-19th Feb 2006
Got my new neutron the other day, so far haven't had the best surf to try it out in but here are my thoughts. The coolest thing I noticed so far as soon as I surfed this boat is that on reading the wave and reacting to it I seemed to have more time usual as it was effortless to position the boat just where it needed to be. I'm very exited about the future with this boat, think it's gonna re-invent my whole surfing style. Haven't aired it yet but don't think it's gonna be all that long!
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