Hi

Need some advice. Im starting out in SUP and looking for my first board. I want an all rounder board. I expect about 70% of my use will be on flat water (either on rivers on the ocean on flat days), and 30% catching waves.

I've borrowed a few boards from from friends in the past few months and loved SUP, but my experience is limited. I don't want a boat, but want something that is still stable.

I was leaning towards the Naish Nalu 10'6" based on all the positive reviews, however would prefer not to spend $1600 for my first SUP. I came across the Bic Sport Ace-Tech 10'6" for $1099....which is more in my price range for my first SUP. However there are limited reviews on the Bic.

Any advice or thoughts on which to go? Is the Bic a good board that will last a while or will I be looking to upgrade quickly once my skills improve?

Im 6' and weight 83kg. Im only 27 so I want a board that will challange me over time as my skills impriove and also one that will last at least a couple of years.

Thanks

RogerRoger said..
Hi

Need some advice. Im starting out in SUP and looking for my first board. I want an all rounder board. I expect about 70% of my use will be on flat water (either on rivers on the ocean on flat days), and 30% catching waves.

I've borrowed a few boards from from friends in the past few months and loved SUP, but my experience is limited. I don't want a boat, but want something that is still stable.

I was leaning towards the Naish Nalu 10'6" based on all the positive reviews, however would prefer not to spend $1600 for my first SUP. I came across the Bic Sport Ace-Tech 10'6" for $1099....which is more in my price range for my first SUP. However there are limited reviews on the Bic.

Any advice or thoughts on which to go? Is the Bic a good board that will last a while or will I be looking to upgrade quickly once my skills improve?

Im 6' and weight 83kg. Im only 27 so I want a board that will challange me over time as my skills impriove and also one that will last at least a couple of years.

Thanks

Hey Rogerroger,
I started with a bic 10'6 then had a go on friends Naish Nalu 10'6 and was very jealous of it. IMO they are different boards for surfing but for flatwater i think it would be a bit of a waste to buy a Naish unless your after a nice light board to carry.
I surf more now and have recently bought a nalu 10'6 off Sam for Balmoral surf and absolutly love it.
Massive weight difference between the 2 as well as price tho

Like the Zeusman says.....the Naish much better resell value
and probably a more refined and well tested design

So I was llucky enough to pick up my friends Nalu which I had borrowed a few times for $1100....he was upgrading to a smaller board and I got a great board for a great price. Now for a Paddle (I put up a seperate post asking for advice....)

Thanks for everyones help! Cant wait to get out there on my new board!

JulesX said...
Bic make excellent boards and are great value for money. I'd go with the Bic.

Yes.. But IMO the Naish is a better shape.. and would have better resale value..

Good on ya Jules.......always nice to have opinions :)