Drops the 9'2''is the small noserider Drops in the catalog for 2010. We tested the board in a period of about three weeks with waves ranging from 50 cm to over 2 m. (Click on the Flag for the Inglese version)
Introduction
The shaper says that the strengths of the Volt 9'2''can be summarized in noseriding without significant characteristics that they should be at the expense of traditional gifts of surfata.Come therefore act that table during the test? Let's first look at its features: Shape
The bow is rounded and thick, about the most we've ever seen on massive plates of comparable size. In comparison, the stern, of a Square Tail, is much smaller but it is also quite large in absolute, with the obvious objective of providing greater stability to the table.
As we expected, given what should be the characteristics of the table, scoop rocker line is characterized by a continuous curve. Do not expect, therefore, nose rocker and exaggerated tail kick in the face.
The edges are rather defined in the aft section, more rounded around the mid-length, neutral towards the bow.
As for the hull of the Volt, its most prominent feature is the exaggerated monoconcavo present beneath the bow section
Construction and characteristics
A construction level, the Volt has a very good quality. The table is available in tri fin configuration with The U.S. central fin and two side Box mini tuttle. The fins themselves are made of compressed fiberglass, also of good quality.
Unfortunately, the Volt is not equipped with a recessed handle, but this is for the SUP TT Scassa Sailing. The 3 mm EVA foam pad is pretty good, lightweight and able to ensure a good seal. In water
Surf the Volt 9'2''showed excellent with only one small problem in takeoff. In so steep that table tends slightly all'ingavonamento. However, it is sufficient to adapt the takeoff weight by moving a bit 'more aft exerting more pressure with the back foot to prevent nose diving. Said the only slightly negative note of the table, which also was mentioned for completeness, we come to the many positive features of the face itself, starting with its excellent stability. The Volt is so stable, in fact, that shines even and especially in choppy conditions, so that is one of the best restaurants can be adapted to European conditions so far tested. Below is a short video shot during the test session prrima the Volt.
His strength is obviously in noseriding, which make you happy from the Super longboarding. However, even the riding skills are good, especially for heavy paddler. Regardless of the weight of the paddler, however, the Volt always perceived as very manageable in the arches, under a great seal without appreciable loss of speed. The switch rail to rail is good, especially for paddlers weighing over 85 kg. Excellent is the atitudine instead of the table to make waves. The effect Row, as widely expected, is moderate. Conclusions and
verdict
In conclusion, the Volt Drops 9'2''is a table that offers excellent performance in exceptional conditions that are typical of European spot. This is a UAS board is intended primarily to heavy paddler and experts for its remarkable qualities of good performance in noseriding and carving. Beginner Paddler intermediate and light to medium weight in the Volt will find a fantastic allround with stability at the time not yet found in any SUB belonging to its range.
Defining Drops Volt 9'2''as the perfect board for those who love noseriding is an understatement. In fact the board is intended to SUP Surfing more versatile so far tested. As such it is highly recommended for successful completion of all levels and categories of weight, especially the heavier paddler experts.
Unparalleled in its stability range, exceptional qualities of noseriding, carving (especially for heavy paddler), adaptability to a wide range of conditions
all'ingavonamento slight tendency in the presence of so much ripide, assenza di una maniglia incavata atta a facilitare il trasporto della tavola
ENGLISH VERSION
The Drops Volt 9’2’’ is the short noserider in the Drops 2010 range. We tested the board over more than three weeks. Waves were ranging from knee high to solid overheads.
Introduction
The shaper claims that the major selling points of the Drops Volt 9’2’’ can be summarized in great noseriding abilities coupled with a still good potential for tail maneuvers. How did the Volt perform in the real world? Let’s have a look at its features first.
Shape
Speaking of the Volt’s outline, the nose is rounded and actually huge, about the widest we’ve seen so far in a board in this range. By contrast, the square tail appears, streamlined even though it is actually large and meant to provide plenty of stability to the board.
As expected, given the board’s program, the scoop rocker line is characterized by a continuous curve, so you won’t find plenty of nose rocker and tail kick in this SUB.
The rails are quite hard in the tail section, rounded around the center of the board and neutral through the nose.
The main feature of the Volt’s bottom is apparently the huge monoconcave under the nose section.
Construction and features
The build quality of the board is very good. The Volt 9’2’’ features a thruster setup with a US Box central fin and two mini tuttles. The fins, made of compressed glass fiber, are on pair with the quality of the board. Unfortunately this SUB is not equipped with a built in handle but it does feature a TT box for SUP Sailing. The pad is quite good, light and grippy.
On the water
In the surf the Volt 9’2’’ showed a quite good behavior with just one glitch: in very steep waves it is prone to nose diving. However, it just takes a few takeoffs to get used to that, as it is sufficient to shift the body weight further towards the tail and push harder with the back foot to overcome this slight problem. Being the Volt an extremely stable board for light to heavy paddlers, it really shines in choppy conditions. In fact, it is one of the best boards suited to Euro conditions tested so far. Here's a video filmed during the very first Volt Test session.
Its noseriding capabilities are by far the best in its class but the Volt still performs well in the tail maneuvers. The Volt always feels grippy in the turns, holding speed throughout the carve. The rail to rail passage is good, particularly for the heavyweights. Not to mention, the Volt’s wave catching ability is excellent. The row effect, as expected, is in the moderate range.
Testing the Drops Volt
Conclusions and verdict
The Volt 9’2’’ is a very serious performer capable to deliver some of the best performance to date in euro conditions. It is a board targeted to the heavier, expert paddlers for its great noseriding abilities and good carving characteristics. Beginners to intermediate paddlers in the light to medium weight range will find the Volt a great all-rounder with unmatched stability in its class.
The Drops Volt 9'2'' is not just a great board for noseriders. In fact it is the most versatile SUP Surfing dedicated board tested to date. As such it comes highly recommended to paddlers of all level and weight, particularly to expert and heavier SUPers.
Unparalleled stability in its range, awesome noseriding abilities, carving (especially for heavy paddlers), suitability to a wide range of conditions
Slight tendency to nose diving in very steep waves, absence of a built in handle
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SOURCE
http://www.standuppaddling.it/
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