I've used the board on 3 sessions now (all strapless), the first was marginal flat water conditions where I just had a play around with it to try and get a good feel for the board, and to attempt a few gybes. The next was a much windier day with 6ft messy swell, which was a real challenge, but an amazing amount of fun. The final session was windier again, but with cleaner 5ft well spaced waves.
I found the board easy to hop on and go for a blast, and stays connected to your feet well due to the good pads and roughened top surface. I also found it quite easy to reposition your feet whilst on the move and felt that balance between being stuck to the board (as can be the case with some skim-boards) and ease of movement was just right. On the flat the board can really blast along quite nicely, and it points upwind very well indeed, which really helps to make the most of your sessions.
The Burning seems to turn very nicely and I found gybes and foot-switches to be relatively straightforward and forgiving - you could stall the board almost entirely, sort your muddled feet out and still manage to come out the other side with a smile on your face.
I did get to ride plenty of waves on it, which were a real blast but I really couldn't comment on how it performs, as I have nothing whatsoever to compare it with. I have found the three sessions I've had on the board tremendous fun, and I NEVER thought I'd be leaving any twin-tip on the beach in favour of a surfboard, but I've just had some great sessions and I'm really looking forward to getting out on it again.
Some pics (board a little sandy!)
If you fancy a go on it, feel free, just try and catch me off the water
