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I’m looking for advice on replacing one of my SUPs. I’m 6’0” (183cm), 185lb (84kg) and 68yo, so stability is becoming increasingly important. I’m a fit intermediate rider who SUP surfs ankle biters to shoulder high waves on Maui’s south side. My two-board quiver includes a Jimmy Lewis Kwad (9'7" × 31" × 4.5", 154 L), which I want to replace, and a Starboard Spice (8'8" × 32" × 4.7", 140 L). The Kwad has been excellent for catching small waves and staying stable in less-than-ideal conditions, but I’ve had it for many years and am ready to upgrade. I want a board that catches small waves and offers Kwad-like stability with somewhat higher performance. The Spice is my go-to board in good conditions, but I find it less stable in chop and wind. I’d appreciate some model or specs advice.
