Long and skinny has become the go to for DW boards (where paddle speed is critical) but I'm interested to know if anyone who SUP Surf Foils has compared board designs.
I'm currently surfing a 7'10x19@110L DW shape (pictured) but can't help but think there might be a better shape where surf performance is the priority.
It surfs surprisingly well and enables me to catch pretty much any wave I want but I do on occasion tap the nose or tail and I feel the pump could be a little more efficient. I also wouldn't say no to a little more side to side stability in bumpier conditions.
The dims I've pulled out of thin air would be roughly 6'6 x 22 @95L. If anyone has ridden similar shaped boards would I be giving much up vs the DW shape (or on the flip side gaining much?)
It's not easy to find much info on SUP surf, best I've been able to do is watch some footage of locals in Hawaii and even then you'll see a mixture of the older square shaped designs through to barracudas.
I know they'll all "work" but removing DW from the criteria, what's best?
