Gday my name is Scott first time writing on this forum. Any and all advice would be good.
A little back ground info.
36yrs old
I use to weigh 148kg.
Now 120kg and still losing weight.
I have wanted to ride a Sup for sometime. I have tried a Starboard Advanti and went well. I did find myself having to reach a fair way to the side being ofcourse due to it being 36inch wide. I found my balance was quite good. I think the reaching to the side will bug me later.

What i want to know is iam not to keen on wave riding yet. Iam more interested in fitness and traveling further. I believe the Advanti wont be suited. I would much rather more of touring board like the 2015 Naish 14' x 30" Glide which is priced well and i can see some longevity in this style. Manufacturer says 105kg rider weight. I dont know of anywhere in South East qld to try one. I know it may be harder for me at first but i would rather persist and when i get better the board will serve me longer. Any thoughts or assistance thanx in advance.

Coastie said..
Seems like the perfect board for what you're after. Don't pay to much attention to the max rider weights that manufacturers list, there's so many variables that effect what will suit each individual.

Indeed.

I'm good bit heavier than you Scotty, I surf a 10'8 JP Fusion at 193 litres. In 14 footers I have the 14x 29" DC/NSP and a 14 x 27" Lahui Kai, I get on fine with them both.

The 30" glide will have no trouble floating you and it is as stable as a dock - I have trialled it, it's a most solid feeling 14 footer for a big bloke. You may not even need to go to that much volume - something like a 14 x 28 Starboard Allstar, the 14 x 29" Naish Glide (which is much livelier than the 14x 30 IMO) . Also look at the 14 x 29 DC/NSP, 14 x 29.75 Fanatic Falcon, there are probably others. Fin choice can also make a fair bit of difference to stability and board feel, especially for heavier paddlers.

Hey scotty what part of SEQ are you in?

Beenleigh 20min from the goldcoast

We had a demo of this late last year but not now sorry. The 2016 Naish Demo will be rolling through Brisbane in July.

I'm around 120. when i got my Jimmy Lewis M-14 i was 138kg. I fell off a lot but after he full season of downwinding (almost 3x per week) i managed to make it work for me. I still come off but not like i used to. My weight is probably too much for that board, but with a willingness to get wet i learned how to get it going.

Don't get too bogged down in the weight v volume when it comes to DW boards at this stage of your paddling life-cycle... anything for a beginner will float you just fine.

G'day Scott,

Picking up a new 2014 Glide tomorrow. (14' x 30"). I am at the Sunshine coast, welcome to give it a go if you are up this way.

Yes I'm thinking if it's 30'' wide it must be the 2015 version [available here in late 2014]