Has anyone riden (or seen riden) this nice little creation from Al Merrick?
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Here's what the CI website says about it:
The Stand -Up Fish is a result of Al and Rob's collaboration and testing over the last several months. Not only is this board a fast and stable paddler, it is easier to surf than any other stand-up board on the market. The SUB Fish is designed for spending time in the surf rather than distance paddling.
Comes standard with a Swallow Tail, quad setup with center box, and is available in the following sizes :
9'0 X 27-29 X 4-4 ? 10'0 X 28-30 X 4-4 ? 11'0 X 28-30 X 4-4 ?
Yes ive seen this board ridden by rob himself in the fish and a rounded pin version.
The board looked awesome and looked like it rode very well which i guess isnt to hard to imagine with someone of robs style and surfing prowess. But then he gave it to a friend who had only paddled a couple of times and he had a blast as well!
The board looked very loose and rode well in the sucky conditions.
This board as been around for quite a while but im not sure about availability in oz.
It must be through insights/ CI board shop in warriewood /sydney called 'on board'
If you look on the CI website there is some footage.
If your looking at shorter fish boards, id def have a look at the naish fish and see how they compare
Thanks Sandy. A first hand recount of Rob riding it - wow, lucky you. I am after the 9 footer so that's great feedback.
I have riden the Naish fish, and loved it. A new shortboard SUP is going to max out my available funds (plus some), so I want to be totally sure I get the right board for me.
On Board is just 2 mins down the road from me and they have one there - it looks great but looks and performance don't always match. Not sure if they'll let me demo it either.
