My vote goes for the 10' Mana.. (of course)..

You can also add the new 10' NSP to that list.. It would be good board if you're only light.

I just sold my old 10' Mana to a old windsurfing mate who wants to get into SUP.

I've ordered myself one of the new Bamboo Mana's.. .. I can't wait.

Here's a couple of pictures of my old Mana.. It paddles flat water great for a wave board.

DJ

Thanks DJ thats exactly what I'm seeking for my wife and son when the interest grows

I have the 9'5" Mana and and I'm 90kg can surf but poor balance. I find in fine in both surf and flat water (push the fin right back) my wife who is only 60kgs has no problems paddling in in flat water.

I have never tried the Starboards but hear good things about them. I'm sure you will enjoy what ever you get. They are all good boards.

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=68083

Above is a link to a recently shaped board, over 10 feet. I think Paddle Surf Hawaii have a 12'0 or 12'6 board coming out, that is orientated to both flat water cruising and surf.

Have a think about where you are planning on storing it, and if you can store a 12'0 or 12'6, they may also be worth having a look at....

Or, if you have the spare dollars, just grab either 10'0 Naish or 10'0 Starboard today, and get out there this afternoon on some flat water, and start having fun !! Then progressively try other boards....

Here's Dave paddling, take a close look at his technique, and imitate it in front of the computer !! Also, when you hit the water, look out at the horizon to help keep balance...

I have paddled all all the boards you have listed and surfed most of them and the starboard 9.8 is hands down the best allrounder of the lot. It is a nice paddler and surfs unreal. It is also very light to carry. Forget about the hero and whopper as paddlers as they are bloody awful in the flat due to their width and rocker. At your weight the 9.8 will be a nice board to progress onto in the surf and they are also probably one of the best ladies boards ever to hit the water. (IMO)

GizzieNZ said...

Probly true billboard....the narrower the board the better for flatwater really....still quite fancy my bonga 10 foot on the flat but now my 12 foot mickey munoz is my current flirtation.......26 & a quarter inches wide. Still you wouldn't slap the wife on it & push her out to sea if she'd never surfed before lol

Be half tempted if it was my ex-wife though and wayyyyy out to sea.

10' Mana.

Easy, safe, Fun.

I paddle with my 2 and 3 year old kids on it, and recently my dog. My wife loves it. I can do distance on it without really dragging along. Surf really well for it width too!

JB

Try the 10' x 30" Fanatic. Flatter rocker line than most and glides sweetly as a result.

Nice cruisy surfer also but not as loose as some though.

dudelatitude said...
The Element it is...arriving next week and can't wait to get out with it soon after

Paul,
Nice choice, you'll have a ball on the element. I've got one too, paddles nicely on the flat & surfs well. When you get into the surf you may want to try some different fins as the stock sides aren't that good. Try some M7 or M5's on the sides & go for a smaller centre, I use a futures 4.5" centre. Get out there & have fun.