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Old     (thejean)      Join Date: Aug 2018       09-17-2018, 11:19 AM Reply   
Anyone ride it yet? How does it compare to an Ahi? Any other thoughts?

https://phase5boards.com/blogs/phase...ive-gear-guide
Old     (LKASurfing)      Join Date: Nov 2011       09-23-2018, 6:37 AM Reply   
I rode Parker's prototype when he was here this summer. I like it, very different that the Ahi (which is what I ride)

Board is super responsive edge to edge. A great board for sure
Old     (thejean)      Join Date: Aug 2018       09-23-2018, 9:51 AM Reply   
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I rode Parker's prototype when he was here this summer. I like it, very different that the Ahi (which is what I ride)



Board is super responsive edge to edge. A great board for sure


Cool, thanks for the reply! What would you say the main strengths/weaknesses are of the Phantom when compared to the Ahi? Really trying to make a decision quickly as I have a 2018 Ahi on hold that I need to release if I decide to get the Phantom instead.

They both seem like great boards. I really like my Hammerhead skim board and figure that the Phantom will be more like it than the Ahi (I.e., I expect the Phantom will be good for revert riding after an air). Whereas the Ahi seems like more of a carving style board that can also get air.
Old     (thejean)      Join Date: Aug 2018       03-10-2019, 5:44 PM Reply   
Any more thoughts from folks who have had some time on the Phantom?
Old     (nohlan_4)      Join Date: Feb 2016       04-12-2019, 10:44 AM Reply   
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Any more thoughts from folks who have had some time on the Phantom?
Have you looked at custom board brands? You will be much more impressed I think.
Old     (Chaos)      Join Date: Apr 2010       04-15-2019, 2:26 PM Reply   
Not all that similar to the Ahi, although not really as different as people might think. It is roughly a replacement for the wire, which was p5s version of my team pro.
The wider, blunter nose does not make it easier to ride revert, it mostly just allows for a shorter board with a larger weight range. The phatom is a narrower, more refined version of the wire, with more even weight distribution for rotational riding.

Nick
Old     (mofreestyle)      Join Date: Jan 2006       04-19-2019, 2:12 PM Reply   
I wonder how the Phantom will compare to the Swell. Anyone every ride the Swell?
Old     (thejean)      Join Date: Aug 2018       06-17-2019, 6:14 PM Reply   
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Not all that similar to the Ahi, although not really as different as people might think. It is roughly a replacement for the wire, which was p5s version of my team pro.
The wider, blunter nose does not make it easier to ride revert, it mostly just allows for a shorter board with a larger weight range. The phatom is a narrower, more refined version of the wire, with more even weight distribution for rotational riding.

Nick


Thank you sir!

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