Hey N95girl,

I'm close to 110kg and ride a custom Surf (@140L) 100% in waves. Yes it can get tippy in major chop but overall a great surfing SUP.

Volume at 158L is definately more than enough.... how long have u been SUPing? maybe you just need more time in the water?

Have you learned the correct technique also? Keeping the paddle in the water as much as you can, helps a lot when it is bumpy. Also, too many people I see paddle with straight legs (locked out knees) and they only need the slightest nudge and there in the juice.

Hi95girl
I think the ONE 10'2 x 33 (185 liters) in the Wood ECO TEC, is a great option for you to consider.
If you want a bit lighter, you can go XXX TEC, but I think the ECO will suit your needs. I have the 9'5 and love it!

At 33" wide, the 10'2 will be super stable, and still keep is very manageable for you.
I had the 10'6 Kruze and really liked it, but never saw the 12 x 33 ... that will be a very big board if you are concerned about ease of loading.

Time on the water will make a huge difference too. A board that feels super tippy now, will feel sufficiently stable with practice (so long as it has a decent volume and width for your weight). I think we all fell off hundreds of extra times when we were starting out.
You are right about the fact that at a certain point, the weight of a bigger board cancels out the benefits. I had an 11'2 Naish Odysseus that was heaps of fun on the water but I fell out of love with it again every time I had to get it to my car and onto the roof.

PS... I think 'The One' is the same as the Surf? Looks like the same dimensions, etc.
https://www.surffx.com.au/product/2016-sunova-surf/
www.sunovasurfboards.com/product/ecotec-sup/

the people at Surf FX seem like a good crew to deal with. They have a few possibilities in stock (across a few brands) and can order just about anything else from the brands they deal with (JP, Sunova, etc...). Might be worth a visit and a chat when you are down that way. You might even be able to do a neat trade.

N95girl, the One is the exact same board as the Surf in the 9'5, 10'2 and 10'11.
Your 10'6 Surf is narrower and more performance than the others, so they took the wider ones and changed the name to "the ONE"

You asked:
" Would 1 more inch on the width make a difference and only 7 more float? "

The ONE is fuller in the nose and tail than the Widepoint.
When you add up the nose and tail width, more volume and 1" wider over all.... that adds up to a lot more stability.
I am 105 kg, plus wetsuit.......I found the 9'5 The ONE to be very stable in my winter gear, so I am confident that the 10'2 will be ok for you.

The only way to know for sure is to test them on the same day.... if you can arrange that

supthecreek said..
I think the ONE 10'2 x 33 (185 liters) in the Wood ECO TEC, is a great option for you to consider.

... And, n95girl, there's a couple of 10'2s and a 10'11 in the buy and sell at the moment (shop specials)...
www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Search/Stand-Up-Paddle/Surfing-and-Cruising-Boards?search=1iqlDeuEK6%2BGCfi%2FFGfF9w%3D%3D

P.S. There's also a really friendly SUP club up here on the Sunny Coast that welcomes new members and has regular surf sessions where they are happy to help beginners with some tips. https://sunshinecoastsup.com/index.php/training-groups-membership
(i'm not a member because i'm a grumpy old coot, but i see them smiling and enjoying themselves everywhere I go. It's rather annoying. ) They have a great Facebook page with lots of pics.
Paddling with others, especially more experienced people, really speeds up the learning process.

Hi all - my first post on this great site - greetings from SW Portugal!

n95girl - congrats. on your first board being a Sunova! I would like to chime in here because I am also considering between these 2 boards as an "allrounder" follow-up to a Starboard inflatable (Whopper Zen 10' x 35", 200L+).
I have been at it around 6 months and your post gives me a chance to reflect on the SUP learning curve. In the beginning it is really all about balance and comfort on the board, which needs to be attained before more skills can develop.
There is a good rule of thumb that says your weight (in kg) can be multiplied x 2 to achieve an approximately appropriate volume (in L) for beginners; x 1.75 for intermediates and x 1.5 for advanced. By this metric, your JP Fusion was right on the money for you and perhaps it, or something like it, should be a consideration for some months.
So, supthecreek fits right in there too with his ONE/Surf 9'5" @160L, for an "advanced rider" (thanks, Rick, for all your great inspiration to the aspiring Sunova-ite!) - while your 10'6" should be right up your alley in 6-12 months.
The other beginning key point is paddle and stroke. Do you have a good paddle? After about 10 sessions I picked up a carbon one-piece which allowed me, for the first time to feel real power in my stroke. Suddenly, instead of feeling tired and bored after 30-45 min., I was eager to push myself a little farther each session until soon I was going out for 2+ hours/session, and in increasingly harsh conditions (I can now do 1-2 metre swell with no knock downs).
This all takes time, so give it time. Keep a log of your sessions so you can see your progress (wish I had). Watch lots of youtube videos about basic technique (NOT the beginning surf ones - until you are confident in metre swell); learn how to "step back turn"; learn how to change position on the board, using your paddle as a "third foot" at first; feel confident paddling in "surf stance" for a few strokes, then minutes or more; find enjoyment in paddling upwind in 40km (!); set increasing challenges for yourself as you gain confidence.
This is a great sport - find the synergy: that combination of board, paddle, conditions and your abilities of the moment - that make you WANT to get out as much as possible.
Above all - stay with it and have fun!