I won't have time for custom board. Considering Smik Hipster V2 8'10" 145l, Sunova Ghost 9'1" 150l, Starboard Twinfin 8'9" 150l. Has anyone surfed these boards to compare?

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cqclay

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cqclay

QLD, 19 posts

16 Sep 2026 11:03am

colas said..
What do you mean by stability?
- lateral stability (falling by rolling to the side) ==> you need more width (especially at nose and tail), not necessarily volume.
- longitudinal stability (falling forward or backwards, having a hard time getting up because the tail sinks) ==> you need more volume, and probably more length.

I agree with jviesinga, the simplest solution could be the hipster 8'10".

And also, look at these tips, it is very important to keep your feet away from the rails:
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Mastering-lateral-balance-on-a-small-SUP-board

Lateral stability. It's just a lot of work for me maintaining balance on the 132l board while waiting out the back in between sets compared to the 159l board which was like a steady platform

Topic: New board suggestions

cqclay

QLD

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cqclay

QLD, 19 posts

15 Sep 2026 2:23pm

I am looking for a new board. My first board was a Fanatic All wave 9'0", 159 litres. Had great fun and got me addicted (after surfing my whole life). My latest board is a Smik Hipster 8'6", 132 litres. While riding the Smik is great I am finding it hard work in between waves (stability wise, I am 62 and 100kg) . So I am looking to move back up to around 150 litres. Needs to be under 9'0" to get on a airplane. The main thing I want is stability out the back. As I am mostly surfing clean, hollow waves to about 5ft I only need the board to handle the drop and go fast, down the line. I am not particularly concerned with top to bottom turning. Any suggestions please?

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