Thanks for the awesome video. I'm looking at buying a Magma, but I'm not sure between the 2017 model and the new 2019 model. I prefer the graphics of the 2017 model a lot, and I like that it comes with the action camera mount, which seems to be missing from the new model. But I don't know if there are new materials or construction techniques used in the newer model which would make it a better purchase. Have you seen the newer model? What do you think?
Hi Nick, I haven't personally tested the new model 2019 and I have the original Magma. Which did not have the action camera mount. I used a GoPro surf mount and its been great. So I don't think that should be too much of a negative against the new model. I'm not sure why they dropped the action camera mount? I can't find my AM spec sheet at the moment but from what I can remember the board has become a little wider. Old is 30 inches wide and the new one is 31 inches. Possibly slightly more stable. Only a little 😜. But the new shape is really the big improvement. The old one had a square tail and the new one has a rounded tail. Making it more versatile and better at surfing. In theory. 🤔. With out having one to test I can't say for certain if the materials have changed. As the max pressure has remained the same, I think it's not a drastic increase in performance if that have changed \ improved the materials and construction. I still love the original magma. It's such a great little SUP. I'm sure the new one is going to be better.
I am about to move to the Mexican Pacific Coast. Which Allround Board would you recommend for waves. I weigh 95 kg and my height is 1.92. I am deciding between the Aqua Marina Thrive or Magma
The 2018 Magma is a fantastic board to surf. Every time I take it into the waves I'm genuinely surprised how good it is. I haven't been on a Thrive but being a little shorter it has the potential to be slightly more stiffer / ridged and would be more movable. But you will sacrifice stability going for the shorter board. The Magma would be a better allrounder for your size and weight. I'm about 80KG and 1.85M, I thought I was tall! LOL? If you can handle the shorter Thrive it would be better for surfing but the Magma would be just as good. The 2018 models had a square tale the new 2019 have a more pintail if this helps with your decision. I'd go for the Magma!
@@jackhill3252 Thank you for your feedback! I went for the Magma 2019. The 2018 was sold out. What effect does the square tale and pintail have on the performance of the board. Which paddle would you recommend? The board comes with an aluminium paddle. Do they float? On the long run I guess a carbon paddle would be better. But I saw that there are blades with carbon fibreglass mixture wich seems to flex as well. Should a paddle be 100% stiff or can it be flex as well for surfing? Thanks for your feedback!
The tail on the new 2019 Magma is going to be better. Its not quite a pintail its a rounded tail something in-between a pintail and square tail. which means you get the best of both shapes. Its the ideal tail for sup surfing. Have a little google on tail shapes and you'll be pleased with your choice. I now wish I had the new Magma. The Aluminium paddle can float if they have some foam in the middle but they usually sink. I have the full carbon paddles and they are super stiff with minimal flex. All paddles will have some flex in the shaft but shouldn't flex in the blade. I would avoid the plastic bladed ones try and get a carbon blade or a reinforced plastic one. @@exus98
I am 177 cm tall and 83 kg, do you think this is board is good for me as a beginnner? There is and old model of this vintage for sale right now. Thank you!
Hi there, I'm about the same size and weight as you. I learnt on a slightly larger board called the Monster. The Monster is longer and slightly wider which will make it more of a stable platform to learn on. I would say go for the biggest board you can afford when learning and it will make the process quicker and more enjoyable. Once you have gained your confidence sell the old board as they hold their value well and then you can choose a more advance board suited to what you want to do. i.e.... Touring, racing surfing or just a better general allrounder. The learning process can be frustrating when your constantly falling in and struggling to balance. The Magma is a very nice board once you have gained a little confidence, but it will be difficult for the larger rider to learn on but not impossible. If you are buying from the Uk use www.marineandoutdoor.co.uk and mention me for the best price in the UK.
Hi Matthew, Aqua Marina added a built in camera mount in 2018 but then removed it for the newer boards. I use a gopro sticky mount plus a tether mount as a backup. They have never come off yet.
@@jackhill3252 Thanks for your reply! That's what I thought, every video I've seen it looked hard mounted, but it looks exactly like a stick-on-mount. I found the 2018 model still for sale with the kit on roadbikeoutlet, ordered it up here to Canada, and it just showed up yesterday. It is the 2016/2017 model though, not the one they showed on their website when I was purchasing it. So now I have a 4 year old board, without the camera mount on, that I paid close to what I could get a new 2019 board for. locally in Canada Fingers crossed they take it back and cover my duty fees. :/ Thanks for your help!
Thanks for the awesome video. I'm looking at buying a Magma, but I'm not sure between the 2017 model and the new 2019 model. I prefer the graphics of the 2017 model a lot, and I like that it comes with the action camera mount, which seems to be missing from the new model. But I don't know if there are new materials or construction techniques used in the newer model which would make it a better purchase. Have you seen the newer model? What do you think?
Hi Nick,
I haven't personally tested the new model 2019 and I have the original Magma. Which did not have the action camera mount. I used a GoPro surf mount and its been great.
So I don't think that should be too much of a negative against the new model. I'm not sure why they dropped the action camera mount? I can't find my AM spec sheet at the moment but from what I can remember the board has become a little wider. Old is 30 inches wide and the new one is 31 inches. Possibly slightly more stable. Only a little 😜. But the new shape is really the big improvement. The old one had a square tail and the new one has a rounded tail. Making it more versatile and better at surfing. In theory. 🤔. With out having one to test I can't say for certain if the materials have changed. As the max pressure has remained the same, I think it's not a drastic increase in performance if that have changed \ improved the materials and construction. I still love the original magma. It's such a great little SUP. I'm sure the new one is going to be better.
@@jackhill3252 Thanks for the reply! I've ordered the new one so I'll let you know how it works out.
I am about to move to the Mexican Pacific Coast. Which Allround Board would you recommend for waves. I weigh 95 kg and my height is 1.92. I am deciding between the Aqua Marina Thrive or Magma
The 2018 Magma is a fantastic board to surf. Every time I take it into the waves I'm genuinely surprised how good it is. I haven't been on a Thrive but being a little shorter it has the potential to be slightly more stiffer / ridged and would be more movable. But you will sacrifice stability going for the shorter board. The Magma would be a better allrounder for your size and weight. I'm about 80KG and 1.85M, I thought I was tall! LOL? If you can handle the shorter Thrive it would be better for surfing but the Magma would be just as good. The 2018 models had a square tale the new 2019 have a more pintail if this helps with your decision. I'd go for the Magma!
@@jackhill3252 Thank you for your feedback! I went for the Magma 2019. The 2018 was sold out. What effect does the square tale and pintail have on the performance of the board. Which paddle would you recommend? The board comes with an aluminium paddle. Do they float? On the long run I guess a carbon paddle would be better. But I saw that there are blades with carbon fibreglass mixture wich seems to flex as well. Should a paddle be 100% stiff or can it be flex as well for surfing? Thanks for your feedback!
The tail on the new 2019 Magma is going to be better. Its not quite a pintail its a rounded tail something in-between a pintail and square tail. which means you get the best of both shapes. Its the ideal tail for sup surfing. Have a little google on tail shapes and you'll be pleased with your choice. I now wish I had the new Magma. The Aluminium paddle can float if they have some foam in the middle but they usually sink. I have the full carbon paddles and they are super stiff with minimal flex. All paddles will have some flex in the shaft but shouldn't flex in the blade. I would avoid the plastic bladed ones try and get a carbon blade or a reinforced plastic one. @@exus98
I am 177 cm tall and 83 kg, do you think this is board is good for me as a beginnner? There is and old model of this vintage for sale right now. Thank you!
Hi there, I'm about the same size and weight as you. I learnt on a slightly larger board called the Monster. The Monster is longer and slightly wider which will make it more of a stable platform to learn on. I would say go for the biggest board you can afford when learning and it will make the process quicker and more enjoyable. Once you have gained your confidence sell the old board as they hold their value well and then you can choose a more advance board suited to what you want to do. i.e.... Touring, racing surfing or just a better general allrounder. The learning process can be frustrating when your constantly falling in and struggling to balance. The Magma is a very nice board once you have gained a little confidence, but it will be difficult for the larger rider to learn on but not impossible. If you are buying from the Uk use www.marineandoutdoor.co.uk and mention me for the best price in the UK.
@@jackhill3252 Appreciate your detailed response!
Did you get an action camera kit included with it? And if so, did you just stick it on or was it built into it already?
Hi Matthew, Aqua Marina added a built in camera mount in 2018 but then removed it for the newer boards. I use a gopro sticky mount plus a tether mount as a backup. They have never come off yet.
@@jackhill3252 Thanks for your reply! That's what I thought, every video I've seen it looked hard mounted, but it looks exactly like a stick-on-mount. I found the 2018 model still for sale with the kit on roadbikeoutlet, ordered it up here to Canada, and it just showed up yesterday. It is the 2016/2017 model though, not the one they showed on their website when I was purchasing it. So now I have a 4 year old board, without the camera mount on, that I paid close to what I could get a new 2019 board for. locally in Canada
Fingers crossed they take it back and cover my duty fees. :/
Thanks for your help!
Great video thanks for posting
Looks great
do you still own it? how it worked after a year if so?
Still one of the best boards I have. It's great at surfing and when the conditions are flat, it can be paddled for miles. Perfect all round board.
That is 30inch widest
William Collejo - Yes the Magma is 30 inches wide. It is 10 ft 10 inches long. Great all purpose board.
Jack Hill thanks bro i will get that