The Barracuda deck is designed for young surfing groms up to max height 135cm. It is a super responsive, tight turning, take anywhere surf carving machine. But don’t let its size fool you. It’s one serious surf training tool designed for younger kids wanting to progress and refine their technique, especially when the waves decide to go on holiday!

The Barracuda’s wheelbase is the smallest of all the complete SmoothStar adult models. It is the entry point of all the Thruster board series. The Barracuda is specifically designed for young surfers. It’s a super responsive, take it anywhere, mini board. The Barracuda is one of the most compact boards of the SmoothStar range, making it easy to carry and transport. If you have another SmoothStar Thruster, you can fit it easily to this deck.

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Is this SmoothStar right for me?

Johanne’s board is suitable for groms over 155cm and adults under 181cm. This model is ideal for the surfer who is of average height who really wants to perform all the carving manoeuvres such as: Round House Turns, Drawn out Carves and Grab Rail turns.
The 32.5” is the most popular model amongst male and female SmoothStar Teamriders, as they can push hard through their turns due to the extra concave in the deck. The tail is the widest of all SmoothStar models, which encapsulates the back foot so that your toes don’t hang off the edge.

Who is Johanne Defay?
Johanne is a 25 year old female pro surfer ranked top five in the world. She is best known for her powerful backhand surfing and has beaten many World Champions on left hand point break waves. Johanne is one of the fittest surfers in the world with a tough and rigorous training routine in her home country, Reunion Island.

Johanne Defay Achievements

* Johanne is a consistent top five ranked female competitor on the WSL tour
* She is the 2018 Uluwatu CT Women’s Pro champion
* She is the 2016 Fiji Women’s Pro champion
* She is the 2015 of Us Open of Surfing
* 2014 Rookie of the Year

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Is this SmoothStar right for me?
The 35.5″ Manta Ray is suited to surfers that are 6ft or taller (183cm – 193cm). This model has excellent drive and holding through deep drawn out bottom turns. Surfers with weight over 80kg will feel the board hold without sliding out. The deck has the same concave as the 32.5″, 34″ models. There is extra width on the back tail to capture the bigger size feet.

German Surf Champion Marc Piwko riding his SmoothStar Manta Ray

The front foot area is also wider in order to push hard for carving driveways or small skate bowls. The Manta Ray has white SmoothStar Starfish wheels which are 2mm wider and 4 mm thicker than SmoothStar Stingray wheels. More rubber connected to the asphalt means the bigger guys have more hold through the turns without sliding out.

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