Used to waveski for along time, but always wanted to stand up.Okey on mal and mini mal. Sup looks similar to waveski using paddle for momentum also looks a little quicker to paddle around like a ski which is always good.Only want it for surfing ,way 92 kgs, am 44 years old but quite fit . Any sugestians on make,model size,etc

Personal message Goatman he was a gun back in the day apparently on goatboats now a Sup addict.

PM either myself, spencer, riverider, or any of the southern tassy crew and come and catch up at Carlton one day and check out and try our boards. we'll give you good advise on boards and paddling and a smile is guaranteed.

hobartscold said...

this sports way friendlyer than general surfing already

smoke and mirrors

dont want to make you jealous deano , but just spent two weeks in byron bay and noosa,.Got back yesty,been watching the sups in noosa ,did have a small surf on the point.Byronbay and the goldcoast was about 10 ft plus/billy not silly

thanks for the advice,somewhere around10, by 29 to 30".Keep the advice coming

how are they for paddling out the back compared to a mal,pshannam

I thought shortboarders were the enemy

riverider said...

GizzieNZ said...

I thought shortboarders were the enemy

I don't have a problem with short boarders, it's some of the other sup riders that are the problem here !

OK I'll name and shame.BILLBOARD.

62mac said...

riverider said...

GizzieNZ said...

I thought shortboarders were the enemy

I don't have a problem with short boarders, it's some of the other sup riders that are the problem here !

OK I'll name and shame.BILLBOARD.

No, Billboard is ok, he has only stolen 1 wave of me and now realizes that it was not the right thing to do.

bigman said...

Hey cruisen, you and spencer have enough boards to start a shop, maybe you could onsell to hobartscold

hey big girl you need to get a few boards in your shed to cope with the different conditions and show a bit of commitment to the sport.

hobartscold said...

how are they for paddling out the back compared to a mal,pshannam

If anything the width of a board is what makes it "tippy". Depending how fast you pick it up paddling through the break will be bettween frustrating and impossible. You just have to keep going till you get it. Accept this as half the fun and challange and you should stick with it.

This is why I would go no narrower than 29" minimun. A well shaped 10-10'6" by 30" is nice for fit starters your age & weight? Most good brands have more than a few nice boards in this range.

I have also rode some longer boards like the 12' Hobbie, which surfed like a great mal and paddles very easy. Likewise, a few months back there was an 11' 6" or so Surftech Takayama for sale cheap on here. It is really up to you to decide what you enjoy.

Is it for me?

If u gotta ask that question the the answer is

N O

It's not worth getting excited about

Get a big board rig for $1000

!0' x 30" and get started

Whatever you get now will be replaced in 4 months anyway

If you got started a week ago you'd be almost there by now.

See you at the river

Cheers