hey mate
yea not been down the bay for a while, greatstone is nearer for the easterlies now and easier on the wallet!! will try and get over there though after any N'ly or E'ly gales when the waves pick up.
the bandits are ok, particularly good for waves, am riding a strapless surfboard these days, the delta sits deeper in the window which helps when going down the line etc.
the only complaints i have with the bandits are 1. the bar pressure is on the heavy side, and 2 the strut inflation points have ball valves (flaps are so much better) oh and for some reason they are on the left of the strut which means you have to insert the bung kack handed. pretty minor niggles really and you can certainly live with them.
the bottom end is ridiculous, especially with a wave board, as a guide when the others are on their twins and 14m vegas I am on the 7m!! will be ordering the 4.5m soon.
if youfancy trying one give me a shout.