Dane’s Review: 2008 Mistral Pacifico Wave
Board Tested: 2008 Mistral Pacifico Wave 11’1″
Paddle Used: Werner Spanker
Date: April 2, 2008
Location: The Event Site – Hood River, Oregon
Conditions: Flatwater paddling, 0-5 mph
Rider: Dane
Gender: Male
Height: 5’5″”
Weight: 135 lbs
Skill Level: Beginner paddler, Advanced kiteboarder
Along with the Naish SUP 11’6″ that I reviewed, yesterday I also had a chance to paddle the 2008 Mistral Pacifico Wave. This was my first stand up paddling session, and while the 11’1″ Pacifico Wave is fairly short for a stand up board, it has plenty of width (29 inches, in fact) for a ton of stability. I’m a small guy and I immediately fell in love with this board! Thanks to its short length and incredible light weight, the Pacifico Wave hardly takes any effort to get up and going, and it has an amazing glide to it.
The 3/4 length EVA pad is comfy, and the entire board is done up in a beautiful wood grain pattern, making it one of the most attractive boards on the market. If your a smaller guy or gal and you want a great board for all conditions, or if you’re a larger guy looking for a high-end board for the surf that will also work well for your spouse, the Pacifico Wave might be the ticket. The board definitely has some high-performance characteristics to it, but since I’ve only just begun paddling I’ll leave those thoughts to our expert reviewers!
