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Choice of board for DW and training - PLEASE HELP!

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Created by 26ftcruiser > 9 months ago, 26 Aug 2017
26ftcruiser
4 posts
26 Aug 2017 12:41PM
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Guys, I've been advised by my doctor to cut back on kayaking every single morning, so I'm looking for a intermediate-advanced SUP to fill the gap. I'd consider myself an intermediate paddler and have experience on quite a few different boards as I used to go every second morning down at Rose Bay and try out different boards from their selection. Now ready to get more serious about it and very very keen to get something which I can use for DW, as well as a morning training run in Sydney Harbour.

I've got my eyes on a few great looking used boards for a bit over $1k but now I'm starting to really find it hard to choose one so I'm hoping some of you experienced guys can provide some advice. I'm 5'11" and 73kg.

1) 2016 Lahui Kai 3X Carbon Race 12'6 x26

2) 2015 Lahui Kai Manta 12"6 3X Carbon

3) 2016 Bic C-Tec Tracer - 12' 6", 29 inches

4) 2014 NAISH GLIDE GS 14' 0" x 29

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks

DavidJohn
VIC, 17416 posts
26 Aug 2017 6:51PM
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Firstly I'd be recommending a 14' board.. and one that's not to tippy for you in rough water.

26ftcruiser
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27 Aug 2017 5:11AM
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Thanks for the input DavidJohn, appreciate it. I'm a bit hesitant about the extra length for getting it in and out of the racks I will be storing it in...and hoping I could get away with a 12'6" given that I'm pretty skinny...14 is just soooo long anytime it's not in the water!

Bowerboy
NSW, 141 posts
27 Aug 2017 11:52AM
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I have a 2016 14 x 29.75 fanatic falcon you can have for $1300. In great nick. I'm in manly.



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