Okay i am really keen to get myself a SUP. BUT what to get so i thought I'd ask the experts.

The uses will be for a good bit of fitness but also for playing and having fun. I am around 5'11" but just over 100kilos. I already surf but looking for some fun on small waves. Also want to use it of my big boat at Rottnest and hopefully out at transit.

I like the idea of small and compact but what size should i really be going for. I'll never use it over 2 to 3 feet (i think).

I'm worried about them on the boat for storage and also damage lifting on and off. SO what about the inflatable boards? Also my kids will play with it so nothing too exotic..Not yet anyway..

Mate - sounds like a C4 inflatable ISUP would be the ideal board for your needs. I reckon at your size a 10.0 or 10.6 would be more than enough board. They are very compact when de-flated and fit into their own backpack which also fits the included pump and repair kit. When inflated (takes 2mins) they are very rigid and tough as nails and super light to carry. They are fantastic fun and very safe for the whole family and you dont have to worry about kids falling onto it or having it fall on them and getting hurt.

DavidJohn said...

Check out the Naish 10' Mana soft top board.

DJ

A mana "small and compact" - JEEZ he wouldn't be putting the mana on his boat - he'd be putting his boat on the mana

DavidJohn said...

Check out the Naish 10' Mana soft top board.

DJ

I agree with DJ on this choice due to soft top for kids is important for safety reasons. Also volume is around 210 litres which will float your weight well.
I would'nt go shorter then 10ft. I think they have hardened plastic fins which is safer with the kids.

just wanted to throw in my two bob on isup, and ask a question in return

personally, love having the C4 (10ft) and paddle in the car at all times through summer, and have used on river, inlets and ocean for some fun paddles
agree it doesn't ride waves well, but i have still enjoyed throwing it around for a laugh when waves are tiny (i surf a short board as soon as it is big enough)
easy to store, relatively easy to pump up to 12 psi and user friendly for all rookies and kids new to SUP

i have had an issue with my pump though, with first the bayonet clip breaking (which i have replaced myself and it works fine) and then the pump itself packing it in. i have tried to chase up a replacement pump, but it is really hard to get just a pump without buying the full board (ie they sell board with pumps as a package seemingly everywhere)
reckon i should just go for a pump for inflating dinghy's etc from a yacht store, or is it worth trying to get the valves sorted and pump fixed at a shop, or do C4 stockists in perth have extras for sale - and i just haven't been in the right store?

any help is appreciated
cheers

hi rod

in my hunt around for pumps i came across main peak in osborne park who sell the C4's in different sizes, and had them at 35% off at the time i think?! u could check on their website if that is still the case, or see if the store up joondie way has em

maybe a surf shop retailer might pipe up here if they have em for demo, otherwise one kite and SUP store in rockingham said they could order inflatable boards in by request, but didn't have them to look at

cheers