Alex Crews / ACSOD "Blue Lotus" Initial Thoughts Review - The Surfboard Guide

Welcome to our Initial Thoughts of the ACSOD Blue Lotus - This has been a super fun 80's inspired performance shape from Alex Crews that I've really been enjoying surfing!
We'll have the full review out in the coming weeks so you can learn more about the shape, and where is does/doesn't work, and who it is for!
From acsodsurfboards.com/products/...
Modelling as a semi-step-up/all-rounder in the new "Lotus Series".
The Blue Lotus came about via a repeat customer wanting to transfer the magic of his original Lotus into a longer, stretched-out version. The idea was to use the board during the bigger days on our G.C / Northern NSW point breaks, where there's a lot of water moving, and paddle power is crucial for getting in the spot to catch that gem.
Keeping most of the original Lotus's characteristics as a base, I increased the length and added a nice rounded pintail for hold. Also, creating a longer outline curve. The entry and exit rocker have been lifted to fit into a steeper, suckier wave face, and the chimed rails are slightly lowered for engagement in quality surf.
After a lot of testing, we have made an effortless board to surf with heaps of paddle power. Maintain the same lively performance as the original Lotus, with a more drawn-out approach and hold in larger surf. Perfect as your next travel board or for your daily surfing endeavours.
If there are fins you want to see, and questions you have - hit us up here and we can include response in the full review!
Thanks ACSOD for the opportunity to check out the Blue Lotus!
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[@sandrobreu]

How is it compared to the Lost / Retro Ripper?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

A lot more surfable and feels a lot better under foot - full review will be live next week ✌️

[@terenceingram7786]

Could try a 2 +1 like the T1 in low end small surf?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Full review will be out next week, but this ain’t a twin fin…

[@catinthehat8412]

the new mayhem future s fin mite work well 🤔

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Not sure they’re in Aus yet.. but we got some good fin setups, and full review next week 😮

[@paulsmith5167]

Great review, but just a heads up, I’m not sure if you’re aware, but every time you touch a board (top,bottom,rail) you wipe your hand like you have touched something disgusting, I don’t mean to offend you, but thought you’d know. Great review anyway

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Surfboards are disgusting - I wash in dettol after every review… 😂

[@paulsmith5167]

@@TheSurfboardGuide love the reviews though mate 👍