{"title":"Pleasant Pheasant verus Joy: R-Series","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/7640\/files\/r-series_joy_vs_pleasant_blk_1024x1024.jpg?v=1588685649\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHelping customers decide between the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleasant Pheasant\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehas to rank among the top 10 most frequently asked surfboard questions we receive—understandably so, they're two of our most popular models.  Since we now officially offer each model in the R-Series construction, it feels appropriate to compare the foamie iterations of these models.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt 8 feet long and 72.2 Liters of foam, the R-JOY is still going to be the best bet for small surf and high wave counts.  If you are brand new to surfing, the 8'0 Joy is the best place to start. We even wrote an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almondsurfboards.mom\/blogs\/news\/the-r-series-joy-is-the-best-board-for-beginners-says-the-people-who-designed-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003earticle about why we believe its the best place to begin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea novice surfing journey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe R-PHEZ comes in at 6 feet 4 inches long and 50 Liters of foam—which is beefed up from the traditional foam and fiberglass version.  The R-Series Plez Phez features 23% more foam than a typical 6'4 Plez Phez off the racks.  The added foam helps ensure the most paddle power and glide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe advantage of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlez Phez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the ability to get your foot right on the tail, where you have maximum control of the board.  The addition of the side bite fins in no coincidence—they help give the board added bite into the surface of the wave for pumping and generating speed.  The round tail and relatively compact outline make for tighter turning radiuses when you put this board on rail. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/414275721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/7640\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-05-02_at_2.54.38_PM_1024x1024.png?v=1588684486\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ideal approach on a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleasant Pheasant\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewould be to utilize the entire rail line to drive the board and generate speed, and then shift your weight back to push the board through a cut-back turn—and repeat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR-Series Joy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edoes more of the work for the rider, using its length and relatively flat rocker profile to pick up the wave's energy and translate it into glide—which allows the rider to stay comfortably centered on the elliptical outline.  This lends itself to a very rider-friendly experience, but the Joy is capable of hanging with you as well. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ideal approach on the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e would be staying low and centered on the board, allowing the glide to do the work, and sliding your back foot back to redirect as necessary. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/402530808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/7640\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-05-05_at_6.19.03_AM_1024x1024.png?v=1588684760\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhether you opt to go for the 6'4 or the 8'0, either board was made with early-wave-catching and maximum fun in everyday conditions in mind.  The R-Series line sits as a complimentary cousin to the custom surfboards we build with the ease of use and care \u0026amp; repair at the forefront of why everyone should have at least one foamie in their quiver.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs always, they are Made in the USA and 100% recyclable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSee all the colors and options below...\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"r-series-80-joy","title":"8'0 R-Series | Joy","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeat the Crowd with The Joy—Our Most Versatile Model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for surfers of all ages and skill levels, especially novices eager to catch more waves. At 8'0\" and 72.2L, it supports riders from 65 to 250 lbs. Its low rocker and ample volume make wave-catching easy, while the pintail and vee contour ensure smooth, balanced turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from durable, waterproof, recyclable foam, the R-Series is built to last. 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