35 wide is just crap, Sorry but it just is

Look at the walden disc this is what you will end up with

Dont forget the paddle flying about also,

Dam im talking about myself again.

Bring it on. I think it's great that there will be more people getting healthy and enjoying the ocean, whatever human powered craft they choose to be on.

As long as no one is hurt it's all good.

oliver said...

Bring it on. I think it's great that there will be more people getting healthy and enjoying the ocean, whatever human powered craft they choose to be on.

As long as no one is hurt it's all good.

I'm with you oliver - jeeez I wish I had been on a whopper or similar 18mths ago when I was starting out - it would have made it so much easier in the surf. The other upside is that the quicker people get comfortable in the surf then the quicker they will less of a problem out there. Hell, people who wanna surf sups are going to go out regardless of what they are paddling so it makes sense to me that they be on a board that they are gunna spend more time standing on and less time falling off on waves and getting in the way.

Thats a great point wide could be good!

I'm with you oliver - jeeez I wish I had been on a whopper or similar 18mths ago when I was starting out - it would have made it so much easier in the surf. The other upside is that the quicker people get comfortable in the surf then the quicker they will less of a problem out there. Hell, people who wanna surf sups are going to go out regardless of what they are paddling so it makes sense to me that they be on a board that they are gunna spend more time standing on and less time falling off on waves and getting in the way.

OG SUP said...

I agree Oliver the more people that take up and enjoy up the better, I actively promote that every day!

I do however see all the complaints about crowded breaks, the agro (ie: the run in with DJ and yourself with that surfer) day after day on the forum and most people that SUP now have at least must have some skill, because they have to to stay on the board.

How do you see it when you go to your local break and ther are 50 SUPS out?

I guess we can only hope the price stays high, bring on more Mc Sups I say!

Phill

Mc sups did you say

oliver said...

Bring it on. I think it's great that there will be more people getting healthy and enjoying the ocean, whatever human powered craft they choose to be on.

As long as no one is hurt it's all good.

Ahhh clean green NZ beach for miles and no bugger to be seen if you like it that way

HMMMMMMMMMM,

Could it be?

billboard said...

boarder paul said...

Ahhh clean green NZ beach for miles and no bugger to be seen if you like it that way

Yes indeed but you guys do have the best potential sup spot on the planet - no I wont let on (blue house)

Cant wait to see the pics 6'5 x38 wow

Phill

Hi RTC,

I believe 28 - 29 is the optimal performance width for bigger guys, 27 - 28 for 80 - 95kg and 27 for the smaller guys, 25 - 26 for kids.

If fun paddling is your goal go up to 30 inches and all should be good.

I think when you get beyond 30 unless you have some serious mojo you will never get it up on a rail effectively.

But each to thier own

Phill

Hey Gareth,

No I wont be at Swansea.
I am currently nursing Jane who came out of hospital this morning after surgery on her lower spine to free up some trapped nerves and a disc prolapse. I have, however, got a couple of hours free to go for a quick paddle tomorrow in a local lake - beggars can;t be choosers, as they say.

Swansea is quite a way from me and have only been around St Davids at Pembrokeshire - Whitesands and Newgale were brilliant, very wide and nice beaches. The break was a bit blown out when we wee there due to 35mph+ onshore winds but still quite fun.

How long are you over here for? And, are you heading north at all?

Cheers,Paul.

There's a possibility that SUP could reduce crowding by making it easier for people to spread out. Rather than surf the main break nearest the car park it becomes feasible and fun to paddle out then cruise a km or so down the coast to find your own private break.

I knew it Jake..

DJ

Another 2 cents worth....

Cost of boards may be a factor inhibiting take up of SUP. Plus, newcomers to the waves will be more likely enticed to try regular surfing, and will be likely to take up the totally wrong equipment i.e 6'0 Kelly slater model.

Popular long - boardable reef / point waves are already crowded most of the time & one might presume that experienced surfers who take up sup will learn new skills at C grade breaks, or on days when conditions preclude large numbers of long- boarders hitting the water i.e too small, ordinary conditions etc. Newcomers to the waves taking up SUP need to be politely guided, educated and encouaged. We've all seen learners struggling in the wrong places - it's us to us to help them out with some positive guidance and welcoming stoke. There's nothing worse than seeing a hot shot abuse a blatant learner for getting in the way.

Wave riding boards will be smaller too, as is the norm in Hawaii where most semi skilled riders go for the snub vector type boards circa 9' rather than the big tankers. Jumping on one of these and riding waves requires true surf skill so provided surf etiquitte is folloewed, more SUP's at a decent and traditionally long board break, won't be a problem.

The real problem of crowding will come from agitated / frustrated folks riding the wrong equipment at the wrong places and also a dog eat dog numb - nut mindset which is fostered by some real dumb surf media.

SUP opens up new waves and new opportunites for open minded intelligent folks so plan to stay stoked in future!