I'm 6.1 and 88 KG and have a 9.2, I'm more than happy with it, it does everything everyone wrote and more for me.
The speeed is a high performance sup and you have to get used to the low volume rails. So it all comes down to, where do you surf and how clean is it.
In my case, its almost never clean, so I'm glad I went for 9.2. So if you want to play it safe, 9.2 the performance wil be very good for sure.

I've got an 8'10" Speeed. I progressed from a Fanatic 9'5" x 32.5" Allwave 170L to an Evoke 8'10" x 32" 148L and then to the Speeed. I'm 85kg and average surf ability. I really love the Speeed but I am now riding a JP pro fusion 8'5" x 30". I actually have the Speeed for sale but I think it's a big jump to go straight there from your current board and your weight. It might get a bit too frustrating in choppy water while you are in the process of getting adjusted to it.

I am 6'3" and 90 kg and have the 8'10" Speeed. I got there via a 9'5" x 32" widepoint and 8'8" Naish X32 but now find the Speeed very stable - but I have been surf supping for a couple of years and get out quite frequently.

So, if you think you will get out frequently and love surfing and don't have to deal with choppy conditions and are reasonably fit, go for the 8'10". Otherwise you'll be happier on the 9'2".

Thanks very much for the feedback guys. Think I will take the advise and stick to the 9'2 at least for the next season or so.

Great vid STC, my biggest concern was loosing the maneuverability on the wave.

Thanks again.

There aren't too many surfing boards where I am happy to recommend going up a size. On paper the 8'8 Speed-123L is perfect for me at 90kg.
We never seem to be able to keep an 8'8 long enough to put one in demo so I end up using the 8'10-130L every time I go out.
I rarely regret the extra length and stability that the 8'10 offers. These are a fast and playful board and a few inches will only make a difference if you are really pushing the boundaries of performance. If you want one board to rule-it-all, I would always recommend going a bigger with the Speeed. They are so light and playful that the length/size is less significant for most riders.
9'2 sounds spot on for you JacobMatan

I'll take your "trolling" on board JacobMatan and try to make it simpler.

My apologies for confusing you! Very good summary of what I was saying however! My answer to your question is yes. then yes , then yes again and finally yes. Good luck with that one .

As to our weekend SUP surf, it was obviously our fault for going out at a place where there was no one out, in tiny wind affected waves and then catching a few dribbles that made it look a whole lot better than it was. Obviously at our age we should stay out of the water and reminisce about what it was like to surf on long boards in the sixties and different types of short boards during the seventies, eighties and nineties and naughties.

Do you really think that a board makes such a huge difference? Watch Dave Rastovich surf incredibly on anything from a fence paling to an old twin fin. Watch the 'Dogman' Roger Saunders rip on anything SUP'. If you really believe what you're saying, buy a Firewire Sci Phi and surf as well as Stu Kennedy is at the moment at Snapper.

Simpler version of my post:

1./If you haven't surfed on a non paddle propelled board and you are relatively young and injury free, have a go at long or short boarding as you might enjoy it .
2./ Learn surf etiquette prior to going in the surf no matter what craft you choose .
3./ Any sized SUP can be fun depending on what you want from it, ask any of the guys on this forum
4./ Water time will improve your performance more than any board will although it will obviously contribute. I thought Supping was about fun but what do I know?

I hope that's a bit simpler JM. Hopefully this clarification will prevent me from having to deal with all the confused people.

Apologies again from a terribly confused old man .

PS. Dugdeep listen to STC and the others advocating the 9'2" Sunova they know what they're talking about.

Seeking advice from those in the know, looking at the 8'10' but thinking of getting it as a custom single fin. I mainly ride 2-4 foot point breaks that are not steep or very powerful, mainly down the line type riding. Currently on a 10' starboard nose rider. I like the feel of the single fin for both straight line paddling and surf off the tail of the board.

Do you think it would work in a single fin setup?

Dean.... I say try a Speeed first.
They paddle pretty straight because of parallel rails, and are designed to surf off the tail.

dugdeep
I am sitting with Tino. He said to use "loctite"

Spread a thin layer under the pad and stick it down.... then put a thin bead along the outer edge.
He said this works perfectly.

The shop will take care of you!

dugdeep said..

Anyone have any suggestions on sticking it back down?

For the glue, use the new "MS Polymer" ones. They are very strong, stay flexible, and humidity helps their curing... The ideal glue for pads.

I use the UHU Max Repair (one of the quickest to cure and stronger in tests), but most brands have now these kind of glue.

See the list of brands at the end of: translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wikidorf.de%2Freintechnisch%2FInhalt%2FMSPolymerKlebstoffe&sandbox=1