Fark, how could you NOT. A coupla carfuls of beautiful boards, three swells back to back, and nothing to do but put ‘em all together, day after day for a week. This year’s Test showcased one of the widest ranges of craft in many years, and for once it had nothing to do with materials – and everything to do with plain ol’ surfboard design. What’s working in Australian waters this summer? Read and find out….

THANKS TO

Ocean and Earth, Creatures of Leisure, Mrs Palmers, OAM, FCS, Futures, Powerbase, Shapers Co, Da Kine, Cream, Far King, Tyler and Kirby’s mum Fiona, Jansen’s mum Michelle, and everyone else who helped us with gear, encouragement, lunch, dinner, transport and psyche.

Also to the surfers who patiently shared the water with us at various spots while we frothed over the Test boards. Thanks! (To most of yas anyway).

Well go on, what are you waiting for? Click on one of the boards above to see their full detais.