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    Wave size range for the Activator

    This board is attracting my interest as a Dominator step up. What size waves do you guys think this board can handle? I know that's a subjective question depending a lot of variables. But to put into some perspective, I would surf the Dominator up till head high, maybe slightly bigger.
    5'11, 175lbs
    - 5'6 Dominator FST (for 2-3ft surf)
    - 5'10 Mini Driver Hydroflex (for 3-6ft surf)
    - 5'10 Takayama Scorpion (for heavy crowds)

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    The activator as I understand is a higher performance dominator so it is intended to cover the same range of wave sizes but allows surfing the pocket better. If you want a step up from the dom then look at the Jacknife/Hellfire/Hellrazor/Alternator/MB etcetera.
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    yeah i think slowman answered this pretty fairly. you get more pocket control out of the Activator.

    If you are after a bigger wave board, you might consider some of the other hybrids. The Mini Driver might be a good one!!

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    Thanks guys, that's really helpful info. I've tried the Mini Driver but I think I'd like to hold off for something with less nose rocker (more catch-ability). The search continues.
    5'11, 175lbs
    - 5'6 Dominator FST (for 2-3ft surf)
    - 5'10 Mini Driver Hydroflex (for 3-6ft surf)
    - 5'10 Takayama Scorpion (for heavy crowds)

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