Banana Fish is treating me well - I'd say it feels like a fishier Flare. The one thing I needed to adjust is my expectations around its ability to be a total gutless wave mushbuster - because rocker isn't as flat as a 'typical' fish - I probably still need a proper groveler to fill that range. I'm running TP1 larges and 80/20 medium quad rears. Medium quad rears are the way to go, even with me being close to 190 lbs. I think awhile back @JDJ suggested asking Tim to move the fin placement up to make it turn slightly looser, and I'd agree - it's got great forward drive and projection while feeling in control. Tail shape works great as a shallow-ish fishy swallow.How’s the banana fish treating you? Would you do anything different? Tail shape, fins etc?
When I ordered, Tim suggested going thicker than my typical 2.56 boards up to 2.63, and I'm glad I did. It's foiled out really well.
Just put in an order for a 6'2 Flare Up, so I guess I'm a full-on Stumps guy now. Will always have a Pyzalien2 in the quiver though.