I copied this image from an old thread.
www.seabreeze.com.au/
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This shows two very different design approaches to "pointy" SUP design (please forgive my lack of knowledge of SUP terminology).

What are the applications of these two designs?

I am a SUP newb (short board surfer) looking at getting a "pointy" SUP that I can take out into the ocean as well as paddle long hauls through varied conditions on the local lake.

The photo above has made me think there are two design variants in this category of board. I saw a YouTube clip
of an open ocean race where everyone seems to be on S.I.C 14' Bullets. The boards being used all looked like enlarged surfing short boards, not having the "ship" type nose/bow that I previously thought was the go for open ocean SUPing.

"Ship" nose or "Short board" nose for the ocean and down wind runs?

These beasts would be awesome for some down wind fun.
Has anyone had a D/W run on one of these??....I have only had the chance to paddle the 14'er on flat water.
Might be lucky enough to get the opportunity to have another run on it in the Mad Mad Paddle.....fingers crossed!!
The bottom contours look like they have been taken straight from a high performance short board and scaled up to suit.....single into double concaves.
Would love to add the 14'er to the quiver....but my better half would probably strangle me!!





I think there might be some better images on the WOW Facebook page.
I'm Facebook iliterate.....here's the link for anyone keen to check it out.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Walkonwater-Sup/100001188815087

Enjoy.