29+ Life the Universe and the Stable SUP

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OG SUP
OG SUP
VIC
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VIC, 3516 posts
1 Apr 2009 2:52pm
Well I used to think that 42 was the answer to life the universe and everything.

This morning I found out that the magic number is 29+.

No I am not on drugs, well not enough anyway.

I went surfing with Rich early this morning at signies.

Just for a laugh he and i swapped boards his a psh 9'6 wide mine a 10'6 wide.

I thought with 105kg and 6ft that it was a dream, well maybe not.

I was able to stand on the 9'6 wide without too many problems and it actually paddles faster than the 10'6 wide for me go figure??? I did however need to paddle all the time to keep forward momentum up.

Goes to show that you have to try everything before for you rule it out.

Whilst I didnt catch any waves on the board due to conditions, It was definitely possible in clean surf.

The thing I have learned about SUP having tried so many is, its not about the lenght its all about width which for me is 29+ and enough volume to float your weight. Then the sky is the limit.

Phill
mybrosweeper
mybrosweeper
NSW
1016 posts
NSW, 1016 posts
1 Apr 2009 3:21pm
GoodonyaPhil,sounds like you might be getting closer to that divorce??lol
Mate I started a custom 11' made by my mate Karl Hassel @ ARTIFACTS(offical plug) just to muck around on when it was small, but I loved it.
I then meet Casso @ Christmas time and had a go on his 9'3"Naish,FRIGGIN,straight home on the ph: to Karl.Now I have the 9'4"my grommethood (@ the ripe old age of 45)has returned and am likely to be put into rehad for my SUP addiction,
Robbo
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AA
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AA AA
NSW, 2167 posts
1 Apr 2009 4:57pm
Hey Phil, a 10' WIDE All rounder is in Blane's shaping room as we speak.
Should arrive in time for next summer!

Andrew.A
OG SUP
OG SUP
VIC
3516 posts
VIC, 3516 posts
1 Apr 2009 7:09pm
Thanks for the info AA,

But will take a lot to get the 10'6 wide wired, as I have said many times I am not going to the surfing olympics just have a lot of passion for the sport!

I think way too many people forget its all about fun!

Phill

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