Jared Mell Rides and Reviews the Varuna Chilli Mid Strength

Jared Mell is a world renowned surfer (check @bangbangboogie on insta) who rides everything and shapes boards as well. When we were in J bay Jared couldn't stop riding the Varuna Mid Strength designed by James Cheal of Chilli Surfboards.
After 2 weeks of riding the Varuna Mid Strength here is Jared's Ride and Review.
About the Mid Strength
What sets the Mid Strength apart is its cleverly designed curvy outline and rocker combination, which prevents it from feeling overly long and straight, a common characteristic of many mid-length boards. Instead, it surfs like a significantly shorter board, making it more versatile and user-friendly, all in the spirit of sustainable performance surfing. Riding it is an experience that will undoubtedly transform your surfing outings.
James (Chilli) conceived this surfboard during the summer of 2018/19, a time when he was dealing with a nagging knee injury that limited his ability to perform at his best on a standard shortboard. His goal was simple: create a board that excelled in easy paddling, wave-catching, and effortless surfing, all while championing sustainable performance surfing. Thus, the Mid Strength was born.
If your physical fitness isn’t at its peak, or perhaps your time in the surf has become more limited, there comes a point where you might appreciate a surfboard that can make the experience more accessible. The Mid Strength board is purpose-built to ease your paddling and wave-catching efforts, especially in the higher wave range, all while maintaining a commitment to sustainable performance surfing.
Dimensions available:
• 6' 6 x 21 1/4 x 2 5/8. (39.5 Litres) $1,695.00
• 6' 8 x 21 3/8 x 2 5/8. (41 Litres) $1,695.00
• 6' 10 x 21 1/2 x 2 3/4. (44.3 Litres) $1,695.00
• 7' 0 x 21 3/4 x 2 3/4. (45.6 Litres) $1,795.00
• 7' 2 x 22 x 2 15/16. (50 Litres) $1,795.00
• 7' 6 x 22 1/4 x 3. (55 Litres) $1,795.00
Rail Colours available:
Cream
Black
www.varuna.surf/chilli-mid-st...

[@user-nm3zf2fl8w]

Clearly doing it for the pay check and not the love

[@danimal818]

ever talked in front of a camera before?

[@xwhite2020]

The footage doesn't lie.

[@johnmartin2079]

That board causes slomotion effect, crazy amount of rocker

[@mtrhny]

Compelling. Let’s get this guy an agent. Where’s the PayPal button?

[@Joe-pc1ju]

chilli beans 🍲

[@petep5003]

too much rocker

[@petep5003]

i can picture a kooky pale white guy on this in mex

[@paulsmith5167]

Really bad review and footage, you can tell he doesn’t like it and his surfing was terrible like an intermediate surfer. Sorry I’m not sold.