Welcome to the Breeze..

The 10'10" is the better board for both you and your wife..

But if you want to paddle with your daughter on board maybe the 11'6'' is the best choice (depending on how big she is)

Maybe you need to buy both..

DJ

I might disagree with the 2 previous guys (although very scared/brave to go against DJ's advice). At 6'2" & 110kegs, my first sup was a 11'6" Nalu and I still have it. I had no surfing background either - with exception of some windsurfing, albeit flatwater mainly.

The 11'6" is a great flatwater cruiser for touring on, fitness paddling and surfing in small beachies & breaks. I've had my each of my 3 kids on it with me, my dog, and the wife paddles it also. In saying that, I haven't ridden the 10'10", and although I doubt that it could glide as well, it could be good also.

Demo both & make the decision before buying.

Sailhack said..

I might disagree with the 2 previous guys (although very scared/brave to go against DJ's advice). At 6'2" & 110kegs, my first sup was a 11'6" Nalu and I still have it. I had no surfing background either - with exception of some windsurfing, albeit flatwater mainly.

The 11'6" is a great flatwater cruiser for touring on, fitness paddling and surfing in small beachies & breaks. I've had my each of my 3 kids on it with me, my dog, and the wife paddles it also. In saying that, I haven't ridden the 10'10", and although I doubt that it could glide as well, it could be good also.

Demo both & make the decision before buying.

I've had at least three 11'6'' Nalu's and I once said if I only had one board that would be it.. It was a special board.

The new 10'10'' Nalu is even more special.. but for paddling with kids the bigger 11'6'' is the better board.

DJ

Correction - mine is a 11"4'.

Went the 11'6 on DJ's and others recommendation......it's a barge ........and we love it

Two kids 9 and 7 plus myself can jump on and explore - at 250 litres it's got a heap of float

Surfing is not my strong point nor the boards....

It is BIG and only just fits in our toy trailer but it goes everywhere - if it's not windy we paddle

I'll throw in my 2 cents worth. Go the Naish 11'4 Nalu. It will paddle (maybe not as well as the 11'6 because more surf rocker), be good to tandem on and surf. It was my first SUP but been a surfer all my life. 30" is wide enough. I still have it and use it on small to nothing days or paddling between the two points on our beach. Love it even though these days surf 8'6 / 8'7 as favourites.

Carman said..

What would be thoughts / recommendation on a 10'10' or the 10'6' for an intermediate ability, 95kegs, small to medium wave ability?

Thoughts?

I'm 95kgs.. I find the 10'6'' Nalu pretty stable.. It's an excellent small to medium wave board.

DJ