Ok its time.
I'm after a couple of boards to demo in Perth for a friend and myself
Who does it.....
What about that place in Nedlands do they do demos?

So is a 30 wide thats kinda the newbie super stable type.

I guess 30 years of surfing would mean i could go a narrower sort eh?

I want it for waves and waves only and possibly as a stepping stone for my daughter to get into surfing as well.

Hey Greenroom, I'm looking at the Starboard 9'8" (still! cant seem to be able to save up the money!) as my SUP. Do you reckon I should go and buy a Starboard or should I try out both the Starboard and Naish 9'6"? I don't know if I can be bothered trying them out if I can be made certain from experienced individuals that the Starboard handles well on most waves...then I'll be sold and have my mind to rest

sparki, I don't see the 9'6" Naish as a competitor to the 9'8" Starboard. It is much more of a high performance board and consequently less stable. The Naish is narrower, is more pulled in at the nose and tail and has stepped rails which will make it feel even narrower.

Stand Up said...

Hi PR,

We have all the Starboards and the Naish 11'6 available to Demo.

Give us a call on 9244 4162 to arrange a time to come pick them up.

30 inches wide is the magic number when it comes to SUP's - the extra stability just means more waves as you spend more time on top of the water than in it, especially when there is a light onshore and there are sweet waves to be had but just a little bit of chop.

Definately if you plan on getting into overhead surf regularily there are advantages to the narrower boards but if you going to be out mostly in knee to chest high Perth waves you are kidding yourself getting a board less than 30 wide.

Thanks guys
PM sent

So greenie when you free for us to come and play next week?

Stand Up said...





Definately if you plan on getting into overhead surf regularily there are advantages to the narrower boards but if you going to be out mostly in knee to chest high Perth waves you are kidding yourself getting a board less than 30 wide.

DISAGREE, i'm just a newb with 7 mths paddlin experience -now on a JL 10'4 at 28.5 wide - and getting heaps of fun in the small perth waves, catching just as many as i did on my old 30.

Stability -When it's glass u can't tell the difference, small chop is very do-able, rarely fall in - big chop your going to be fighting the wind and on your arse on a 30 aswell.....

Benefits - surf better - gonna turn faster, and switch from rail to rail faster..

Disadvantage - yep it's going to be harder to learn on,not as enjoyable when its choppy, give you more of a phsical work out....that should be a benefit for me

kitersi learnt to paddle on a 26'' old windsurfer!


sunday might be the day!!!

Stand Up said...

Hi PR,



30 inches wide is the magic number when it comes to SUP's - the extra stability just means more waves as you spend more time on top of the water than in it, especially when there is a light onshore and there are sweet waves to be had but just a little bit of chop.

Haha, I remember reading :
"30 inches wide is the magic number when it comes to SUP's" in this forum something like 6-7 month ago ...
Then I took a look at my board and it was ... 27' wide !!

IMO, there isn't any "magic number" ; the perfect width will depends on the shape ; a really short board needs to be around 28 to 30" wide to keep the volume
a Long board can be narrower


Perth has small waves but they can be really fast (dutchies with low tide, Scarbs, Mettams right), you don't want extra width in those waves

Definately if you plan on getting into overhead surf regularily there are advantages to the narrower boards but if you going to be out mostly in knee to chest high Perth waves you are kidding yourself getting a board less than 30 wide.

I'm riding everyday in Perth on the small Laird that is 10'x27", and I love it, I get as much waves as when I started on the big Mistral Pacifico and now I can do more radical cut backs, nose 360's, powerfull bottom turns and big off the lips (I remember having lot of fun on the Pacifico as well, I don't regret any session I had on it !!!)

I guess it only depends on who you are and what you're looking for, but for sure, no one (even beginners) getting a board less than 30 wide is kidding himself, the same as no one using boards MORE than 30' wide is on the wrong side, it can be the best option for big riders or for those who are not planning to SUP everyday and are just after fun "no worries" boards

I had couple of sessions with a guy riding a 12'1 x 31" Laird (the guy is 90kg+) in Dutchies, and he was ripping, the board was something like Yellow with red strips

Btw, anyone who'd like to try my board, just ask me when you see me on the water, I'm always happy to swap and try other boards,

Eric

i agree that with experience (or under 70 kg) you can go under 30 for sure.

BUT - my first few goes were on a board that was 27 - and i HAD NO FUN.

In fact i was uninspired to ever go SUPPING again.

Then - after a few months- i rode an 11'2 x 30 and everything made sense - and i had heaps of confidence in the surf.

In my opinion - MUCh better to be a few cms too wide than even 1 cm too narrow.
Its very important to make sure that rider's first goes are an enjoyable experience - and the majority of riders are just that- new. After more than a year of SUP riding i'm still on 30 inches wide - and very reluctant to go much narrower. I rode a board that was 28cm in hawaii - for me personally (87 kgs) - it was a lot harder to stay on.

Some riders will rip on HUGE boards others will smash it on narrow ones - but keep in mind that its VERY important that your first board is easy.