hey guys.

i live about 10 minutes walk from st kilda beach and the other day i spotted a guy cruising along on his sup board a good distance from the shore, while everyone else was crammed into the beach. so i want in on that.

i'm 74kg 6ft. i will probably use the board for mostly flat water. i want something i can just cruise along the bay on.

price- $1500 limit with paddle

new or used

So i'm hoping some people can suggest some boards that would suit me. links to shops or reviews even better!

cheers

If you want a new board that sort of money will easily get you into a brand new NSP10.6 or 11.0. They are great boards - tough as nails - stable -and not too heavy to lug about. Best value for money new board around IMO. However if you are looking second hand you will get a really nice board and paddle for the money as well. If its mainly for bay cruising then you really need to be looking at 11 to 11 1/2 foot for comfort and fun factor. Get something allround though because a pure flatwater board will severely limit your options if you ever want to start catching a few little waves.
Good luck.

billboard said...

If you want a new board that sort of money will easily get you into a brand new NSP10.6 or 11.0. They are great boards - tough as nails - stable -and not too heavy to lug about. Best value for money new board around IMO. However if you are looking second hand you will get a really nice board and paddle for the money as well. If its mainly for bay cruising then you really need to be looking at 11 to 11 1/2 foot for comfort and fun factor. Get something allround though because a pure flatwater board will severely limit your options if you ever want to start catching a few little waves.
Good luck.

Thanks for that i'll definitely look into an alrounder.

ideally i was looking for a board/paddle deal or package. but i guess thats not too important if i can source both of them for under 1500

ill keep doing my research. more info is appreciated!

Hi Bluds,

Welcome to SUPing.

I myself am a newbie to the sport but with the help of the local legends am now up and paddling so to speak.

I am trying to paddle at St Kilda as much as I can and have pulled off a couple of sunrise sessions of late just before day light saving arrived, which is a great way to start the day.
If you need a paddle partner down there before work just send me a mail when you get going as i will be trying to keep the early paddles going.

Mick

need opinions. ive narrowed down my options

11' Oxbow

OR

10'6 NSP


what to do?

hauoli said...

Bluds - many boards around today. Hau'oli and Southern Cross boards have many choices available - great range, IXPS core, 6oz glass, finish coat...reckon the Hau'oli 11'2" x 32" x 4.1/2" board gets you still water action, but with a rocker template and rail hardness enough to get some pivot off the back foot. And at $1200 - board, fins, deck grip, carbon paddle...excellent value. Happy to help out. Cheers

hey thats for the tips. but i am pretty keen on either the oxbow or nsp