Hey im only new to using a sup. I've got a dodgy old graffiti board Ive mucked around on enough to want to buy a new board. I see on the surfboard warehouse the halo Atlantis is quite cheap and looks awesome. Anyone used these boards? I want it for fishing and surfing. Any advice on what size to get would help too. Cheers

go for the 11 footer i have one and its a good all-rounder and stable as all ****e
excellent board for the price I surf mine with an extra large single fin, nose rides as good as the more expensive ones

Or spend another $200 or $300 and have a board that lasts forever or you can sell when it's time to progress and get most of your money back.

Tommy123 said...

Hey im only new to using a sup. I've got a dodgy old graffiti board Ive mucked around on enough to want to buy a new board. I see on the surfboard warehouse the halo Atlantis is quite cheap and looks awesome. Anyone used these boards? I want it for fishing and surfing. Any advice on what size to get would help too. Cheers

Hi Tommy,
Just a thought. I bought my wife a 12' (they also come in 11') ASX SUP. We got it from our local shop for $1045 and it includes their own carbon fibre paddle. I have had a go in some small waves and it goes really well. They are a good epoxy finish and are a nice looking board. The ASX paddle is a good paddle, my wife uses my adjustable Fanatic and I'm using the ASX. Worth a look.
Cheers
Sandsy1

Hey Tommy, you know what SUPping is about I am sure, getting out there on the water, paddling new places and maybe catching a few waves. It isn't about brands and what is cool it is about fun.
You should definitely buy the Atlantis if that is what you can afford and are happy that it will do the job for you.
Of course the cheaper brands are not the quality of more pricey models but you know what not all of us are wealthy either.
Buy it and go out and have fun.
ET

McDougal said...
Wow paul.j, what you have done right there is really bad business mate.

let me guess you sell NSP?

Do you actually know the construction of the boards under the "pretty paint jobs"?

Ive got a couple of Atlantis boards myself and i have to say im more than impressed with how they perform. People i know have also purchased these boards and have the same view as me.

Time to get off your high horse buddy.

I'm not bagging any thing out more just saying there are better boards! i sell stuff from China as well so i know the difference and there is a difference. I dont say my china boards are worth $1600 but for you i will do a special price of $600!! i sell stuff for what its worth, so you tell me who is doing bad business? If saying it like it is is wrong then damm i'm guilty!!
I'm stoked you like your boards and yes there are plenty of people i'm sure are stoked on them but for me, and i'm pretty sure i'm aloud my own opinion when i post under my OWN name i think there are better. Dont take this as just a dig at these boards i pretty much feel this way for most boards coming out of China at the moment. There are some OK one's and these seem to be in that bunch as i know what factory they come out of but there are still better.

It's up to you what you choose not me i just give a Opinion which i thought i was still aloud to do?

Jacko

I think before anyone can comment on if he should buy the atlantis you would want to of ridden one / checked out the board in person to look at the construction side of things etc,
I haven't ridden a naish board for example so I will never comment on if I think they are great or are overpriced etc..

I think it's funny on this forum how people down grade and rubbish a brand Etc when they haven't used or inspected it themselves. Just because a board is made in china doesn't mean you right it off as crap, maybe just maybe the company has finally got it right and the board is an absolute winner in all aspects.. I'm sure naish had to start somewhere.

I respect that people give there opinions on other options which is great cause someone new to the industry like me loves as much knowledge as one can get but, rubbishing a brand or board that you haven't personally used just seems crazy in my eyes..

AndyR said...
I think it's funny on this forum how people down grade and rubbish a brand Etc when they haven't used or inspected it themselves. Just because a board is made in china doesn't mean you right it off as crap, maybe just maybe the company has finally got it right and the board is an absolute winner in all aspects.. I'm sure naish had to start somewhere.

You'll get used to the regulars talking up the brands they are affiliated with.
I know for a fact that some extremely experienced Aussie shapers have spent some time in at least one factory in China and were impressed with the skill of the crew manufacturing the boards and the finished product.....but that doesn't mean everything coming out of China is of good quality.....there is more than one factory making boards.

E T said...
You got taht one wrong DOGGIE. it doesn't refer to Pop Out Boards. it refers to old mens pants.
ET

Speak for your self saggy

Darthsup predicted it yesterday...the debate rages on. (everytime someone asks opinion on a board.)

I reckon it is pretty poor form for anyone to bag another forum user for the board or brand they recommend. Isn't that why the forum is used for this kind of advice? What we all use, and our experience is shared with those seeking help. When people like Jacko get bagged for saying one brand is better than another it really gets me cranky. Now Jacko is big enough and ugly enough to look after himself, but I feel I need to say that I have talked to him a few times at Currumbin and he has always been friendly, helpful, and never once bagged the boards I have looked to purchase (even though they were not purchased from him). He let my wife ride his board one day to test it, and never once tried to push us buying a board or certain brand from him even on that day..

The issue here is that if someone asks about a cheap chinese board and forum members recommend going to a 'known' or more expensive brand, every person with a chinese board comes out to defend the brand they bought, and accuse that person of brand loyalty for some reason or other...isn't that what all the Halo owners just did too? I have no issue with people saying the Halo is a good board, but if you haven't owned one, isn't it ok to recommend a NSP or Naish or a Fanatic etc...

I have owned 2 "designed in Australia made in China" boards myself, and would never do it again, but I recognise if that is what you can afford, they get you on the water, enjoying the sport and having fun. I now have in the family stable a Naish, a Fanatic and a Starboard.

The choices I made were from demo's and the invaluable advice on this forum from people like Jacko, DJ and co. I reckon most of us started using Seabreeze for this reason.

Enjoy the fishing and SUP on the board Tommy,I hope you got the advice you were after.

doggie said...

The irony of where this photo come from is hilarious.

I could go on for hours on this topic but I will spare you. It's the issues you don't have, warranty claims not made, construction you don't see that make the difference.

That will become apparent over time.

Tommy123 said...
To b honest didn't get a whole lot of advice seabreeze is just a place for people to argue with each other. Y wouldn't u buy Chinese made again? After kite boarding I won't buy naish cause I have seen naish kites that r just terrible so not a big fan of that brand.

A few reasons for not buying one again. Was very heavy compared to other boards for it's size (as Shiresup said). Paint quality was poor. I installed high quality rail tape from new, when I replaced it, the paint came off with it. Deck pad was lifting in a few spots, had blemishes appear in the paint after a few weeks of use. I also took a hammering on the resale value.

If your budget is $600-800 for a board and you want new then you get what you can afford. My advice is get a really good quality 2nd hand board, as so many others have recommended, I think you get great bang for your buck out of a well cared for, high quality board. I would suggest a NSP, or Fanatic if you don't want Naish. Go as wide as you can, and as long as you can if you are fishing off it primarily.

After a few phone calls I have gone off the halo I'd rather spend more and get quality not sure what I'm gonna get now but glad I made those calls I was bout to buy a dud

Could do some tow in surfing with the fish instead of jetski.

Tommy123 said...
After a few phone calls I have gone off the halo I'd rather spend more and get quality not sure what I'm gonna get now but glad I made those calls I was bout to buy a dud

Am interested to know how you know you were about to buy a dud from a couple of phone calls??