True, a lot of the challenge comes from its general HPSB-ness. But I do think that by current standards it's pretty heavy on the rocker. At least, every time I've laid it belly down on my kitchen floor next to another board, both nose and tail of the Fever come out at least .5" to 1" higher. CI bills the rocker as being "chopped", but compared to what?
Anyway, it was a difficult board for me to learn to surf. I had a hard time adjusting to how hard I had to paddle it to catch waves, and how precisely I need to place my feet. I sold my first one very quickly. Now I ride a custom XTR Fever at 5'10 X 18 5/8" X 2 3/8" @ 27 L, and I love it as long as the waves aren't mushy. YMMV.
