OK guys and gals I am a SUP newbie and are looking at purchasing a SUP but with a limited budget :-( My research is confusing me on size and width of a board. I have ridden a shortboard consistently for 30 years and and will aways hope do so where the waves are good however am looking at a SUP for both flat water and small waves on the Gold Coast. I am 6' and between 90-95kgs.
Would something around 11' and 30" wide be the go? or shorter/longer
How do the SUPATX's rate? A board shop assistant told me the quality is average?
Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!

Something like the Naish 10' x 32" Mana would be perfect.. www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Beautiful-bamboo/?SearchTerms=beautiful,bamboo

Starboard have a nice new 10'5" x 32" WidePoint that would also be good.. www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/Review/Starboard-105-x-32-Wide-Point/

The 11' NSP is a cheaper option.. Pop in and see the guys at 'Roar Industries' and see what they think.. and they might have something you can demo.

DJ

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated.
Amped now to go and hire and try out a few different boards this weekend.
Cheers Dazza

Hi Dazza65,

Don't rule out the Fanatic 11ft hrs, they are great value sup and tuff as. Stick to something around 11ft to 12ft for what you want to do & don't go super wide you won't like it for flat water paddling.

Come on down to the Roar Industries Demo day Saturday 18th at the pirateship park, currumbin.

We will have a heap of brands and sizes to test.

You can call shop for more info on demo day 55 257 003

XX angie