Microsurfer said..
I've done a lot of googling but can't seem to find any proper resource for determining which size board for sup surfing.
I'm 86kgs just under 6' 60yrs old, pretty decent shape, surfed longboards all my life, wing foil etc & currently have a 10'6 x 32 170L which I'm paddling trying to get onto knee to waist high waves.
I find the 10'6 a bit of a struggle to turn to get into position to catch waves so wondering if a smaller board would assist.
What size board would you recommend for someone transitioning to sup surfing.
I'm not after performance so much, I'm all about the glide... Any help appreciated. I'd be looking at second hand boards at this stage.
HI mate, I see a Sunova Casey Revo in your future 😀
I'am 98kg 6'3 and 59 years and a life long surfer. I have the Casey Revo in the 10x30 139lt and its a board I will never let go.
It will catch and glide in to the smallest wave, and will still get you into the biggest wave you would want to paddle into.
When I first brought it I knew it would catch anything going, but I did not expect it to have the second and third gears it has. It's like two boards in one, the front half gets you into wave early, even if they are tiny. And the back half of the board will let you do full round house cutbacks when the waves open up. You can guide through flat spots, and pump down the line if you need to. If I could only have one SUP it an easy choice the Revolution is it.
You being a little smaller than me might find the 9 foot boards a little easier to manage.
Cheers.
Steve.
