On land: At 227 centimetres, the Trailer Wave is comparatively short for a board of this size and the deck is quite domed (curved). In the underwater hull, the slight mono-concave of the bow area gradually turns into a double concave towards the rear and then into a double concave V in front of the fins. An eight-centimetre short centre fin and two escorting 16 mm side fins sit in three US boxes - multifin sceptics also have the option of riding the board with a single, large centre fin.
On the water: The Trailer Wave appears smaller than it actually is, with all its advantages and disadvantages: The dome-shaped board is quite tippy when bobbing and crossing waves, and the short nose can quickly be sent into a dive in the event of load errors. For wave beginners and surfers who can only spend a few days a year in the waves, there are certainly boards that are easier to ride. On the other hand, those who have some experience in the waves and expect radical wave riding from an 85-litre board will like the characteristics of the Patrik: the board planes relatively early for a multifin board and runs quite freely and sportily when powered up. This means that you can also quickly reach jumpable speed between the short wave intervals on the North and Baltic Seas. On the wave, the Trailer Wave is convincing in all respects: In small onshore waves, it can be turned surprisingly radically, even in tight radii, and you always have the feeling that you can go exactly where the wave requires. Even in sideshore conditions and larger waves (>1.5 metres), the Trailer Wave pulls through long bottom turns with plenty of grip. Like all multifin boards, this board also requires a slightly higher level of riding ability in order to take the speed from the bottom turn up to the wave lip. However, experienced waver will be rewarded with radical cutbacks that make you forget that you have an 85-litre board under your feet.
Price: 1799 Euro (without fins).
surf measurement: Length:227 cmWidth: 58 cmWeight: 6.6 kg
Info: www.patrikdiethelm.com
