col303 said...

Hi this is for all to answer. What is the best SUP you have ridden in small waves 1meter or less?.
Is it easy to catch a wave with?
How does it go on windy days?
Does it turn easy if you ride it properly?
Do you own this type of board?
Theres a few questions but I know people who like me would like to know genuine experiences & opinions.
Cheers for anyones input thanks.

For a first go it would be my mate Dan's 8'8" custom. A little under bouyant for me, but after coming off a popout it was a revelation. Hard to catch waves on, difficult in wind, but rode the 3 foot surf I tried it in like a shortboard with a turbo charger.

Do I own this type of board? Yes; I since bought a Laguna custom 8' 9" that goes like the clappers in small waves but is easier to paddle (for my weight) and handles big stuff as well. IMO if you are into shortboard type surfing, a custom like this is the way to go unless you can get one of the lighter productions boards made for this type of surfing. More rocker, rolled deck, less volume in the rails and concaves equals good performance!

Cheers

8-5 SB Pocket Rocket. Stable and fast. Lotta fun in small mushy stuff.

NSP 11 foot, does it matter that its the only board I've surfed

I think the sub 9's have it.

Rob

Hilly after the Christmas cheer I have slide to the wrong side of 90 kegs but the 8-8 still goes O.K with the ankles in the water.

Rob