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The 2018 Tracks Ride Guide

17 boards from the finest craftsmen in Oz

This year the Tracks Ride Guide team journeyed to Resort Latitude Zero in the Telos Islands to undertake a rigorous, but fun-filled testing process for 17 boards.

Jacko Baker in full flight. Photo: Simon Williams

Capitalising on the region’s vast array of quality breaks, our test-riders Sheldon Simkus, Chris Friend and Jackson Baker rode the craft in everything from grinding reefs to dreamy, beach-break barrels. While the majority of boards tested were high performance thruster/quads, there’s also a few contemporary twinnys in the mix for those seeking a different sensation.

Sheldon Simkus in test-ride mode in the Telo Islands

Our user-friendly micro-site features enticing footage, photos and voice-over descriptions for every board – plus the written assessments of the shapers and the surfers. Click here to get lost in a very tropical boardroom and search for your new ride.

Chris Friend toying with a dreamy barrel. Photo: Simon Williams
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