vanessa from nsw, Australia says:

I adore my new Walden Wahine. I thought it would be all good looks, but found it to be a solid ride in the water as well. Really stable but still super easy to turn and great to nose ride! I loved it from the minute I paddled out. Its just so pretty I didn't want to wax it up but it was sure worth it to have such a nice board in the water, and out as well! Vanessa www.surfingmums.com

Brigitte Rudan from British Co, Canada says:

As this is my first surf board ever I probably am not the best person to complete a board review. However, at Kel's request I will give it a whirl. I guess it was love a first sight when I saw the Wahine at Colin's shop in Coombs. I have been learning to surf on a 9.6" Johnny Rice in the chilly Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island's West Coast for the last ten months. After putting in the hard yards, I finally got a new wetsuit and surfboard. Being a 'beginner' I was kind of reluctant to go down to an 8.0 foot longboard but I was not disappointed with the Wahine. I was still able to catch as many waves as I did on the Rice but it just looked prettier! The only issue I had was with the fin box having a bit too much play however, that was easily solved by inserting a piece of neoprene under the fin to secure it. Otherwise, am absolutely stoked with the Wahine (she is so beautiful!) and look forward to many fun days in the ocean.