The best-selling Placebo model, TABLET II, has evolved significantly.
The dimensions (length, width, thickness) of all six sizes are the same as the previous model.
The outline and rocker are the same design,
I will explain three points that show the great evolution.
The "three" are as follows:
1. Grab rail
2. Babel Edge
3. New elevator wing
1. Grab rail
The only weak point of the Tablet was the ability to dolphin through, but now it's much easier and more convenient. The two grab rails on both rails, located from the nose to the bottom of the deck, make it easier for people with small hands or weak grip strength to grip the rails, make it easier to sink the board, and prevent both hands from slipping, making dolphin throughs much easier. Installed on the FISHQUEST II and RNF-EVOLUTION models last year, the functionality of these rails makes a big difference with or without them, and they're a guaranteed winner.
2. Babel Edge
This is the line that is carved out along the rail about 8 cm inside the center of the bottom surface.
The rails in the center of the board are thick, so it feels like you're riding on a board with thin rails.
The design also makes it easier to tilt the rails, making board control lighter and easier. This Babeld Edge design was also implemented in the FISHQUEST II model last year, and was praised for its "light and easy board movement!" This design is the result of an excellent Mayhem idea.
Left: TABLET II Right: TABLET
3. New elevator wing
The step is much deeper and longer than the previous model, making the elevator wing even more effective. With the back stance on the tail, it's easy to control the tail by accelerating with your toes and heels, making it easier to initiate a turn. Even when kicking into a top turn, the step angle makes it easy to pivot on the tail for quick turns.
In a word, it's easier to ride.
To put it a little longer,
"It's easier to dolphin through and control the board."
It will be.
If you're a user of the previous TABLET model,
you'll clearly feel the difference - it's a major evolution.
Please take a look at the video I took with my iPhone when we were shooting in the studio the other day.
[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/60447602[/vimeo]
Placebo "TABLET II" FLEXLITE-TURBO is
This is a Japan-exclusive model that was researched, designed and developed by Matt Biolos, known as the world-famous MAYHEM, to suit the wave conditions in Japan so that senior surfers over 35 can surf comfortably!
・The No. 1 recommended model for weekend surfers over 35, those switching from longboarding, and those returning to surfing!
- The super buoyancy makes paddling easier and take-off faster, providing safe and secure functionality.
To fully enjoy this board's capabilities, we recommend overfloat.
This is because it is designed so that it does not become sluggish even when overfloated.
*The new elevator wing and beveled edge provide high buoyancy but make tail control easy.
The previous concept of appropriate buoyancy no longer applies.
While there are many imitations on the market that merely copy the aesthetic design, Mayhem's masterpiece can't match the time-consuming and painstakingly researched, high-performance design. The Placebo TABLET II FLEXLITE-TURBO is a magic board available exclusively in Japan, with three major improvements making it even easier to ride, offering fast paddle and takeoff, yet agile movement.
http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/models/placebo/tablet-ii
