Welcome to the forum.
Best bet is to do a search of the forum. You will find heaps of info.

I believe there is a shop in Bicheno that sells SUP - see what they have in stock there. Sorry can't remember the name but try this: www.lmgtfy.com/?q=SUP%20Tasmania

Welcome LUFC!

Some brief points below from my experience of learning to SUP without any surfing experience, purchasing a board and surfing small waves.

I had around 9-10 hours of group SUP lessons on flat water before trying small waves. (first lesson nov 09)

I listened intently to my SUP teacher and practised 2-3 sessions a week.

I used an NSP branded 11'6 board that was 31" -32" wide for around 20 hours (including small waves) which came with my lessons.

I ended up buying a 10'6 board x 29inches that fits perfectly into my present skill set- and should do me for another year or so.

- As Zimbo says, Demo some boards... Good luck and let us know how you're progressing...

Cheers frog

Zimbo Reagan said...

phew where to start so many out there these days.

If you can demo before you buy, that is the single most important piece of advice I can give you.

Without knowing the finer points of your situation would suggest:

(Boards I have actually ridden in this area)
Starboard 11'2
Naish 11.4
JL 10'6 (?) (think that is the length)

(Boards not ridden but heard good things)
PSH (Paddle Surf Hawaii)
Tropical Blends
Dale Chapman (Custom)
Laguna Bay

Good luck and have fun

Cheers

Zimbo

Hi lufc (Liverpool?), I would add the Coreban Rockett 10'6 to the above list. It is the board that I started to SUP on (in Dec 09), so I am a novice too. I weigh 90kgs and have found it to be great on flat water and in small waves. I have only ridden it in waves up to about 4 foot but it has been excellent.

As everyone always says - demo demo demo before you buy.

Brad

Hi lufc (Liverpool?), I would add the Coreban Rockett 10'6 to the above list. It is the board that I started to SUP on (in Dec 09), so I am a novice too. I weigh 90kgs and have found it to be great on flat water and in small waves. I have only ridden it in waves up to about 4 foot but it has been excellent.

As everyone always says - demo demo demo before you buy.

Brad

Liverpool? You could honestly get stabbed in South Yorkshire for even suggesting that. Maybe not stabbed but the Leeds United fans are amongst the nuttiest on the planet.