Paddle Board 12 - 14 feet race style advice

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hajohnstone
hajohnstone
WA
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WA, 10 posts
5 Dec 2013 9:43pm
Hello there, i have surfed and kited for the past twenty years and have been using some fat standups for the past two. Do you think i would be able to handle a DC 12'6'' that is 25.5'' wide? if not any recommendations. Maybe Starboard Allstar 2013 12'6''. Any advice much appreciated. Cheers.
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
6 Dec 2013 7:23am
How heavy are you?

DJ
hajohnstone
hajohnstone
WA
10 posts
WA, 10 posts
6 Dec 2013 7:38am
I am 75 kilos and about 175cm tall
HumanCartoon
HumanCartoon
VIC
2098 posts
VIC, 2098 posts
6 Dec 2013 12:37pm
hajohnstone said..

I am 75 kilos and about 175cm tall


Should be fine on 12'6 by 25.5, provided you're reasonably fit and not unduly balance-challenged. Best way to find out is try one of course...there are a few DCs over in the West.
NetoMx
NetoMx
26 posts
26 posts
6 Dec 2013 3:10pm
And what about the paddle? How big or small would you recomend it forthe same weight and height?
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
6 Dec 2013 9:40pm
NetoMx said...
And what about the paddle? How big or small would you recomend it forthe same weight and height?


Imo.. Something about 8" wide.

DJ

hajohnstone
hajohnstone
WA
10 posts
WA, 10 posts
6 Dec 2013 9:17pm
Thanks for that guys, much appreciated. Looking forward to my first downwinder.
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