hi guys,

I'd really appreciate some pointers with selection of my first paddleboard. I've searched the forum but couldn't find the same question (from someone with the same requirements) but forgive me if i missed something.

I live in the northern suburbs of Sydney and am looking at using a SUP at places like Freshwater (when flat or small waves), on places like Narrabeen lakes and on rivers.

I'm around 83kgs and and have trailed a few paddleboards. I'm leaning towards the Naish 10" 6' x 30. I was close to purchasing the GS version but then found out that the GT version (and some others SUPs) have fittings for windsurfing sails. I'm looking at using the SUP for paddleboarding but if they are ok for windsurfing I'd like to have that option too.

Given this information do you think the Naish 10" 6' X 30 is the way to go or is there a smarter choice?

Thanks in advance.

G'day I've ridden a mates 11.6 Nalu in flat and surf and it is very stable and easy to ride. Last weekend I also dem'd the fanatic fly 10.6 (about 177 litres) and it was an amazing board in 2-3 foot surf and on flat choppy water. These boards also have mast inserts for a sail.

On the same day I tried the Allwave 8'11 (150 litres) and 9'5 (also about 177 litres) but not nearly as easy to handle as the Fly or Nalu in choppy conditions. I am only 70kgs and have been supping for 12 months. The 9.5 was way too corky but interestingly the fly was not (I finally understand what that means) my newbie mate also much preferred the fly to the Allwave as a beginner in smallish choppy surf.

I bought the 8'11 Allwave... This board is super easy to ride for someone with a little experience and turns on a dime. However, I am keen to buy a 2nd board for family and friends to intro them to the sport. I am definitely going for the Fly 10'6 and I will happily use it myself on those tiny or choppy days.

Rule 1 If in doubt, dem. Rule 2 you are always in doubt.

PS: I've bought 2 boards in 6 months on recommendations or hype that were not right for me. Never again!!! :-p

Go and see the boys at Wind Surf Snow, Long Reef. They will steer you in the right direction.

I agree that if want to progress your SUP surfing then choose a board which will cater for your paddling and balance improvement .

tony100 said..

hi guys,

I'd really appreciate some pointers with selection of my first paddleboard. I've searched the forum but couldn't find the same question (from someone with the same requirements) but forgive me if i missed something.

I live in the northern suburbs of Sydney and am looking at using a SUP at places like Freshwater (when flat or small waves), on places like Narrabeen lakes and on rivers.

I'm around 83kgs and and have trailed a few paddleboards. I'm leaning towards the Naish 10" 6' x 30. I was close to purchasing the GS version but then found out that the GT version (and some others SUPs) have fittings for windsurfing sails. I'm looking at using the SUP for paddleboarding but if they are ok for windsurfing I'd like to have that option too.

Given this information do you think the Naish 10" 6' X 30 is the way to go or is there a smarter choice?

Thanks in advance.

Mate, the best thing that you can do is to go into one of the shops they will help you out with good advice and a good deal, there are a few around

wssboards.com.au/ - Collaroy
www.supgearaustralia.com/ - Pittwater Rd
www.balmoralboards.com.au/ - Pittwater Rd


You will be able to demo boards and will get better advice than what is often touted here

Tony you really cant go past the 10'6 Nalu in GT or GS. it is one of those boards where everything comes together, like your favourite golf club or favourite surf board. Excellent glide and surfs really well. It the only board in our demo trailer that the boys will grab to go surfing that is bigger than what they normally ride.