Hi guys,
I weigh 76kg, about 6,2 and have previous exp in windsurfing shortboards etc. Looking to use a SUP in small surf 2-3 feet and for someflat water cruising. Would I get away with a board around 10'6 x 29'' x 4 3/4" m would an 11 or 11,6 be too big ?

I think there's no such thing as a too big board. For flat water the longer the better.

A big board might be too big for certain surf but it will be great for others, particularly fat gutless waves and lumpy chop affected slop.

On a big board you can have a heap of fun catching big surf early then trimming and steaming along in front of the section.

So if you think you might get right into SUP then get the biggest board you can now then get a shorter pure surf SUP later.

If you mostly want to surf with the odd bit of flat water fitness paddling then the 10'6" will be fine.

Hey PS
Where do you live there will be a selection of stand up boards to try at the mullumbimby to Brunswick paddle tomorrow
cheers Boof

try and define what sup will be for you

for me SUP was a drivey small wave alternative to surfing. So sub 10ft boards were never going to be required for me- as they rapidly lose all the drive (in small junks surf) that the longer rail /wider boards in the 11'2 - 10'5 x 30 region offer. Dont underestimate how rapidly glide and drive fall off as you go under 10 ft. And if its to be loaned out to family and friends - they will struggle with their first experiences on anything under 10ft / less than 30 inches wide. (which may put them of ever going back and giving it a go again)

From what you have said in your original request this sounds like the solution for you.

Personally - I just go standard surfing (6'4) when the surf gets good.

If you are going to only be surfing everything on this board then sub 10 ft is the go.

If its flat water cruising the 12'6 + and maybe displacement style will be the options to look at.

PS said...

Hi guys,
I weigh 76kg, about 6,2 and have previous exp in windsurfing shortboards etc. Looking to use a SUP in small surf 2-3 feet and for someflat water cruising. Would I get away with a board around 10'6 x 29'' x 4 3/4" m would an 11 or 11,6 be too big ?

You'd get away with a board like the Naish 10' Mana for sure.

I wouldn't go smaller than that.. I have a few friends your weight that love their 10' Mana's and only paddle flat water.. and the bonus is that they're also great in the waves.

Where do you live.. You need to demo some boards.. There's so much to choose from these days.

DJ

Hi Guys,

what do you think for a 88 - 92 Kg 6 footer. I tried a 12'6 starboard about 18 months ago in Perth on very flat sea. It was good for my skill level but i wondered if better alternatives where now available along those lines.

I am from a windsurfing back ground and now live in Melbourne.

I am mainly interest in a easy, small wave, flat water crusing machine.

cheers

Yeah, I think those Naish Mana's are a great entry board. So much volume, to make it a little easier when starting.

10'0 Mana is 210L, good for beginners, and bigger folk, and a bit more waterline if you are leaning towards a bit of flat water, and surf.

9'5 Mana is still 190L, so probably still quite a good board for beginners, especially if you're coming along from other board sports, and not a complete beginner.

These boards are moderately priced too. There are some cheaper boards floating around, but you'll be happier with these Naish Boards in the long run. Or also see Starboard & others with equivalent / similar models.

I have a feeling that these big volume Mana boards are basically replacing the previous 11 or 11'6 'entry boards'.

Any comments from Retailers?? Naish Mana v Nalu series. I'd be guessing that Mana is walking out at a rate of 2:1 or more ???

cheers legends,

all good advice.

billboard said...

Would strongly suggest that you try to get a paddle on an NSP 10'0. They are great in the surf/paddle very well and are as tough as nails. Oh yeah - they are also way cheaper than all the other premium brands out there. At your weight and height you will find the NSP 10'0 very stable and a lot of fun in all surf from 1ft to as big as you are game to take on. My missus paddles one of these on the river and in very very very small surf and loves it and I have had one out in quite sizable surf at wategos a couple of months ago and it handles both situations with ease. Not sure what part of the country you are located but if anywhere near northern nsw or qld pm me and I can get you a paddle on one.

hey billboard,i got shown some of the newer nsp's- nose concaves and a doubles out the back. how good is that for a supposed entry level board