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Fastback

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Fastback

WA, 11 posts

31 Jan 2011 7:18pm

Hi
As a new SUP addict after a trial on flat water I got a 11,2 blend (2009)thinking this is a good allrounder (it s reviews were good).At 110 kg on the beach on the weekend i spent 3 hours climbing back on ,is this too small for me to mess around with off our perth coast?,How long do I need to practice for and is it worth getting a shorter fatter board,at 30 inch wide i thought it would be ok.Got sore knees from kneeling down !
Help

akr

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akr

10 posts

31 Jan 2011 7:38pm

mate my first board was the blend but the earlier model i think it had a bit more volume. i practiced heaps on the flat after a knee reco but still really struggled in the surf for a while. Now i find it really stable, we a similar weight i think if you stick with it and do a bit more flat water work it will eventually click.

good luck
Andrew

Fastback

11 posts

Fastback

WA, 11 posts

31 Jan 2011 8:22pm

thanks for the encouragement !Im impatient and also had major knee work so it hurts (2 days later)after a few hours.The older one was mor volume and at 178 lit maybe i should just move onto one I can enjoy ?maybe mana which has a 200 lit board?

Any ideas ?
Using a non sup paddle seems to maybe affect the whole situation,worth getting a dedicated sup paddle could miracousley cure me?
How long is required 10 hours? before it clicks

surf4fun

1313 posts

surf4fun

WA, 1313 posts

31 Jan 2011 8:25pm

The more time you spend on flat water the quicker you will pick up surfing. I remember speaking to a guy a year or so and when he first learnt he would go down to Hillaries at night and paddle around all the boats just to get time on the board, perfect for these hot nights with an easterly.

jenkz

793 posts

jenkz

WA, 793 posts

31 Jan 2011 8:57pm

Fastback said...

thanks for the encouragement !Im impatient and also had major knee work so it hurts (2 days later)after a few hours.The older one was mor volume and at 178 lit maybe i should just move onto one I can enjoy ?maybe mana which has a 200 lit board?

Any ideas ?
Using a non sup paddle seems to maybe affect the whole situation,worth getting a dedicated sup paddle could miracousley cure me?
How long is required 10 hours? before it clicks

What sort of paddle are you using Fastback?
Best to use the right gear otherwise you could get into bad habits that may be hard to shake later. Without the right paddle you may also be loading up your arms and back and creating problems you wouldn't have if you used the right paddle.

Fastback

11 posts

Fastback

WA, 11 posts

31 Jan 2011 9:23pm

that will discourage falling off,paddeling at night!Im up the road from there so good idea.
Iv got a kayak paddle screwed to a pole!
Anyone got a big board they recommend and or wants to sell or swap?(+$)

Greenroom

7608 posts

Greenroom

WA, 7608 posts

31 Jan 2011 9:23pm

My first board was the 11'2 and having surfed for a few years I thought it was gonna be easy. Was I wrong. It does take a few weeks to really get your SUP surf legs. I also use to go down to Hillarys with Windy Miller just to get time on water. It does click eventually. Things are still clicking and Im not refering to my knee. Its a bit dodgy but since starting SUP its been the best thing for it. Stick at it and soon you will be ripping on the 11'2

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

31 Jan 2011 9:31pm

I have the 12'6" starboard cruiser that you are welcome to try. I'm considering selling it to get an 11'2"

Fastback

11 posts

Fastback

WA, 11 posts

31 Jan 2011 9:49pm

wana swop for trial at mullas one time to try out ?
I was thinking of a shorter wide one but may need an ice breaker one day!!
what literage is it m8?

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

31 Jan 2011 9:53pm

Fastback said...

wana swop for trial at mullas one time to try out ?
I was thinking of a shorter wide one but may need an ice breaker one day!!
what literage is it m8?

I'd have no idea on the literage of the 12'6". Greeny may know. What about the Naish mana aren't they wider?

Basha69

161 posts

Basha69

WA, 161 posts

31 Jan 2011 10:03pm

Have you considered the Starboard Avanti 11'2 by 36in wide. Give Mike Galvin a call at the Stand-up surf shop in North Freo, i believe he has one you may be able to demo.
P.s get a proper paddle

Greenroom

7608 posts

Greenroom

WA, 7608 posts

31 Jan 2011 10:03pm

The 11'2 x 30 Blend is 168L and the 12'6 x 30 Cruiser is 206L

And I also have a second hand Starboard Carbon Wave paddle for sale if you want to try.

Fastback

11 posts

Fastback

WA, 11 posts

31 Jan 2011 10:09pm

wana swop for trial at mullas one time to try out ?
I was thinking of a shorter wide one but may need an ice breaker one day!!
Just had a scour on the web and the big board may be the way to go for me for a year or so

Fastback

11 posts

Fastback

WA, 11 posts

31 Jan 2011 10:23pm

how much for the paddle?
Intrested in a board swap
Perhaps the 36 is too wide?
naish 11.6 sounds good too

Damo

641 posts

Damo

WA, 641 posts

2 Feb 2011 2:24pm

2010 Starboard Blend 11'2"x30" = 168L

2011 Starboard Blend 11'2"x30" = 174L

2011 Naish Nalu 11'6"x29 3/4" =231L

But more L does not always = more stability

Fastback

11 posts

Fastback

WA, 11 posts

2 Feb 2011 4:20pm

Hi Damo
Yea I think im going to go for a board 10.5 x 31 or 32 thats abourt 210 lit (Naish)
May have to go new but hey y not?

Blackant

TAS

20 posts

Blackant

TAS, 20 posts

2 Feb 2011 7:28pm

Fastback said...

Iv got a kayak paddle screwed to a pole!

Hey mate,
Paddle does make a big difference! I used a kayak paddle attached to a broomstick for the first few weeks before I got a proper sup paddle, and the difference was amazing! I didn't even get an expensive sup paddle, but it made it heaps easier to do the basics like go straight and turn lol

kitesurfbali

531 posts

kitesurfbali

WA, 531 posts

2 Feb 2011 7:03pm

Go for the swap....
Or just exchange for sometime!!
At 110 kilos the 11'2 is quite challenging for you to begin with..

The 12'6 will be fine but probably you will outgrow before or later and you can be back on the 11'2 as your bred and butter every day board.
Or even get something with better waves performance.

Or rent a big board for a couple of times till you get it right...

Correct paddle will make difference on your paddling but for balancing on the board you will not get much improvement.
Bye Jankie

Fastback

11 posts

Fastback

WA, 11 posts

2 Feb 2011 10:26pm

just discovered no tufskin 2009 (blule white wide strip)so it is a 2008 ,so must be a 188 lit! which is good ,as maybe I just need a paddle and practice,had a couple of small(very) waves Tue morn and stayed up ,just still under float fully but keen to get back out there ,balance much better on the flat compared to a storm swell!!

practrice ,practice,any one want to paddle at mullas?,morn maybe if keen or evening at hillarys?

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