The Prodigy is the perfect first board as it will get a rider tracking upwind with it easy to control handling. From there it'll grow with you as you quickly progress through the stages. The reason for its easy handling and smooth feel lies in the combination of its wood core, fast rocker line, and forgiving outline. The wood core is responsible for its flex and dampening through the choppy water. The fast rocker will get a rider up on a plane quickly yet allow him or her to control their speed through the Prodigy's superior edge control.
