Early 2008, it’s time for new board Tests ! We just tested a VS and a Science board. We’ll start with the SCIENCE 7 here. We tested a SCIENCE 7, Dow core + stringer, crescent tail, size 41.5 in 12 to 14°C waters. (about 53 to 57°F). Read more about the board in this test.

Dimensions (approx.) : 41.5 x 11.75 x 21 x 17.5

The board is a classic board from Science, and basically you can’t go wrong with it. It was actually smaller than 41.5 it was like 41.25 with a classic template, that works good for prone and is OK for a little bit of drop knee riding but not great if you want to drop knee a lot. It’s too small and narrow for good drop knee riding. For prone, the board was fast and easy to ride, the nose felt larger than it looked and you had to push a little harder on your elbow during bottom turns, at least this is what we felt while testing it. In smaller waves it was really good and easy to drive it and do turns. The template felt quite easy as well for 360’s and manoeuvres. It’s a good all around board and we liked riding in smaller waves. For bigger waves we reckon a narrower and smaller template with a narrower nose could be better.

We tested the board in 2 to 5 feet surf, both crappy and hollow conditions, only beachbreaks. The Dow core felt great in cold water because the board had the perfect amount of flex to control it and still go fast. In really warm water it’s probably better to go for a Polypro core, unless waves are massive and super hollow. Dow core boards tend to be very flexy in warm waters or if it’s really hot outside. They also last a little less longer than Polypro boards.

The SCIENCE 7 is made in indo by Mez and his team, with the same materials and quality as NMD, VS, PRIDE etc. Definitely good stuff and solid materials.