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KirstyB
KirstyB
NSW
4 posts
NSW, 4 posts
23 Apr 2018 8:35pm
Hi, I am looking for some community advice. I want to buy my first SUP but am not sure what direction to go.
i have done a fair bit or recreational boarding and have good balance and fitness. I will be mainly flat water paddling and am thinking about racing for fun too. I really want a fast board for fitness and to enjoy being out on the water.
In my mind at the moment I am considering a Lahui Kai 12'6, a Naish Javelin 12'6 or Starboard GO starshot 10'2.
I have a beginners budget and these are second hand or specials. I weigh 61kg and my other criteria is that I can put it on the roof racks by myself.
I would appreciate any comments!
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
23 Apr 2018 10:29pm
You can't go wrong with the 12'6" Jav depending on its width.
E T
E T
QLD
2286 posts
E T E T
QLD, 2286 posts
24 Apr 2018 8:02am
What DJ said.

ET.
nullawally
nullawally
7 posts
7 posts
24 Apr 2018 6:32am
SIC X-12.6 SCC ... Google them ... I have a 2015 model for sale, perfect for the transition, 28" wide, excellent condition, lightweight 11 kg, well built and has a great EZ-grab handle. I just haven't got around to taking photos and advertising it yet. I'm in Sydney. PM me if interested
paul.j
paul.j
QLD
3378 posts
QLD, 3378 posts
24 Apr 2018 9:07am
Where abouts are you located? heaps of good places around Aus that you can try them out first.

If you are on or around the Goldy we have a used Lahui Kai 12,6 x 26 for $650 which might suit and you are more than happy to test paddle as well.
KirstyB
KirstyB
NSW
4 posts
NSW, 4 posts
24 Apr 2018 2:17pm
Thanks all.
I am in Sydney.
KirstyB
KirstyB
NSW
4 posts
NSW, 4 posts
24 Apr 2018 3:11pm
DavidJohn said..
You can't go wrong with the 12'6" Jav depending on its width.


It is 26" width.
mbuzz
mbuzz
NSW
261 posts
NSW, 261 posts
24 Apr 2018 3:42pm
Try WindSurf'n'Snow in Collaroy. They always have heaps of second hand and ex demo race boards you can try.
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