Mitch is correct. The concept of wider nose for revert is a myth predicated by people that do not understand shapes and fluid dynamics. Some may really like a wider nose for revert, and to them it might feel right, and so they may think it is 'better', but like Mitch said, a pointed nose digs in more and acts like a fin, providing more control, especially when learning revert control on sliding maneuvers like drifters, etc. You have to dig an edge or corner harder on a blunted nose board. A wide or blunted nose is more about straightening out the template and adding volume where you may want it. The trend for wider blunter tail blocks and noses in skim boards is a trend toward a higher airs, and rotations, not revert riding specifically.
This does not completely hold true to a surf style board. The basics are the same, but often the wider nose plays a number of different roles.
Nick
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