Hovie SUP Kernan Comet Review

The Comet

The first time I picked up the board, weighing in at only 19 pounds, I knew it was going to fly in the water. I took it to the nearby inter coastal waterway to give it a try on flat water. At first, it was hard to find the correct foot placement because to be able to get a fast glide you need to sink half of the nose in the water. Like most race boards, it can be tippy until you get the feel of the board underneath you. Balance is mostly concentration on the water and making sure you keep the paddle in the water as much as possible. The Comet is surprisingly easy to turn, some wax on the tail is all you need for your turning stance to properly get the nose out of the water. My first race on the Comet blew me away by how much faster I was. When I finally got the board dialed in, I ended up placing first in the Womens Elite Division at the AutoNation Sup Challenge on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The Comet has changed my style of racing by being able to feel the glide of the board. All other race boards that I've tried seem to plow through the water like barges, the Comet has a fast glide and cuts through the water. You wont understand until you try it, find me at the next race to jump on the Comet for a test drive!