The 2014 Next LW features a fairly wide and rounded template which testers found lively and fun for a great balance between freestyle, freeride and light wind ability.

The 2014 Nugget received high marks as light wind fun board that screamed up wind with tons of potential for strapless airs in flat water and ripping the surf.

The 2014 Wing came in the full carbon fiber layup and features pronounce parabolic side-cut which is unique for its narrower center and wider width at the tips.

The 2014 CrazyFly Cruiser LW features a lightweight all-wood core and testers gave high praise for its excellent early planing and easy upwind ability.

The 2014 Axis Patrol has been redesigned with a new mold specifically designed to excel in light winds.

Testers praised the Airush Apex for its excellent upwind performance and good flex pattern for building impressive pop.

Testers praised the Axis Nuskool for being lively with tons of pop, its forgiving landings and handling chop well.

Testers found the 2014 AXIS Vanguard rips upwind with ease, handles chop extremely well and is fun and easy to ride.

With overall light weight, testers found the Armada handled chop very well remaining fun and lively with decent pop, forgiving in the landings with reported average upwind ability.

The Cabrinha XO Siren is, in all aspects, specifically designed for smaller riders and earned high praise from our female testers.

Testers gave high praise for the comfort of the Cabrinha H1 pads and straps as well as the Tronic's user friendly tracking through aggressive chop.

Testers liked the Raptor Pro's fast and easy edging ability and lively rail to rail carving.

Testers were impressed with the F-One Trax’s ability to cut through chop with user friendly edging in La Ventana’s rough water.

Testers praised the Liquid Force Focus for its ability to track upwind well and its solid pop for boosting big airs.

Testers praised the 2014 Jaime for its solid pop in big airs and its ability to blaze upwind and handle chop extremely well.