K R from CA, US says:

First off, let me state that I'm about as picky as it gets when it comes to surfboards - always comparing them to the few "magic boards" I've had in the past. That said, a friend of mine was riding a WMD on a waist-shoulder high day at Pleasure Point and offered to trade for a few waves. I thought "sure, I'll mess around on a fish for a lil bit.." On my first little knee-high insider, I knew it was a good fish. After a few set waves, I loved it as a shortboard. That's because the WMD combines the best aspects of a fish with your favorite shortboard. As a fish: the wide nose allows you to carry speed all over the face and shoulder (and of course, paddle power to weasel your friends,) and the compact size (I was riding the 5'9'') allows you to fit turns real tight in the pocket. As a shortboard: The tail is amazingly responsive. It has that "extension of your feet" feel where it will turn as hard as you push AND hold a rail throughout. It allows you to also free the tail at will with excellent recovery. I definitely consider the WMD a must have for your quiver, but don't be surprised if it ends up as your number 1!

Jason from ca, USA says:

This board is flat and fast like a hockey puck. The rocker resembles a fish but has a slight more v and flip out of the tail to allow a quick verticle snap if the oppertunity arises. I've watched the developement of this board over the last two/three years and I've seen guys absolutly shread waves from small and mushy to steep and punchy. Guys like this kind of board in Santa Cruz because you can get in and up before the guy next to you and still knock the top off on it once you caught it. I've also seen guys punt huge airs and get barrelled on it. The wider nose and flatter entry rocker really help catch waves I would probably otherwise miss. I can catch waves way earlier on the WMD than on my thinner, skinnier shortboard making for an easier set up on the wave without all the extra volume a normal fish has.. Up and plaining early means I'm not playing catch up the first few seconds. Relaxed and ahead of the game I can set up the wave however I want. The WMD is ready, willing and able to handle crap surf with the best of them and perform top notch when the surf gets good. Your quiver might get jealouse of this one without pissing off your wallet.