I've read a lot on this forum about people going for shorter boards and often use the weight of the paddler as a factor in determining length of board. How much of a factor does the height of the paddler make? Do shorter people find smaller boards easier due to having a lower center of balance? I'd be interested to know the height of you all paddling boards under 10 foot to see if there is a bit of a pattern that develops.
Cheers.

180cm 70kg ride DC 8,10

akhawk said...

I've read a lot on this forum about people going for shorter boards and often use the weight of the paddler as a factor in determining length of board. How much of a factor does the height of the paddler make? Do shorter people find smaller boards easier due to having a lower center of balance? I'd be interested to know the height of you all paddling boards under 10 foot to see if there is a bit of a pattern that develops.
Cheers.

about 5 9 riding 8 10's. i have a friend who is a good surfer. he is shorter than most and weighs a bit under 60kg. he has only had a couple of small goes on sups. he went out in the surf with me on 9 2 all rounder psh, fell of only twice and caught waves with a paddle miles to big for him-freaky

6'1", 92kgs, 9'6".

Find it so unstable compared to my 11'6" but a heap more fun!

BL said...

180cm 70kg ride DC 8,10

Nice board you got there Brad. Really nice deck grip!

Casso said...

5'11" 82 kg, been riding SUPs for 16 months now on a 9'3" x 28 3/8" PSH Ripper. Still fall off often in choppy/bumpy conditions but pretty stable otherwise.

Getting a DC 8'8" next week.

A higher centre of gravity is definitely a factor when it comes to balance. Put it this way - Tommy Carroll rips.

would like to hear your thoughts about that board when have been out on it
cheers

goatman said...

5'8" 83 kg, been riding SUPs for 8 weeks now on a 9'3 x 23 3/8 PSH ripper. Still fall off occassionally in choppy/bumpy conditions but pretty stable otherwise.

I reckon height would have to make a fair difference.

I hope that board is 28 3/8 - 23 3/8 is bloody narrow-you drop it on its rails?

I hope that board is 28 3/8 - 23 3/8 is bloody narrow-you drop it on its rails?

ha ha, my bad, yes 28 3/8. And after Casso's comments I better change that to fall off often in choppy stuff