I have the Phantom. I have 6 boards. 4 surf style, 1 skim, and 1 hybrid. I can tell you everyone on my boat that likes surf style, rides the Phantom. Even my 200lb riders. I personally prefer skim, so I ride a Matrix. That being said, I have no experience with the Aku.
This my buddy 6'ish 200-210lbs, on the Phantom behind my boat.
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2019' Moomba Max