The Blend is a fantastic allrounder offering superior glide than the Drive, great in the waves although not quite as nimble as the shorter Drive.
Arguably the best first time board for light to medium weight newcomers to the sport and some riders who may find the Drive a little unstable.
AST Silver comes with deckpad in the standing area. There's additional value to the AST Silver Blend, where you can plug in a windsurf rig for yet more fun when the breeze is up!