G'day all,
Mid-aged 6ft 85kg beginner/inter sup paddler keen to try get into some without a paddle. Thing is, we mostly only have non-waves (hence the suping for starters!). For example boards that work well here are 'allrounders' or nalu types.

Sorry if this is something that has been asked before, but any recommendations for longboard model/what to look for in a board that'll work in absolute gutless ankle slappers?

Have thought it would be good to get a super narrow SUP, at least the deck'll handle a bit of knee paddling aswell, but any sups narrow enough to (sort of) comfortably prone paddle are all going to be highly rockered performance-pro sort of shapes (and exxy).

I suppose also should mention no need for noseriding or anything too flash, just want to get into 'em and cruise a bit.

Cheers for any thoughts or comments.

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... oh sht! whoops! was thinking the same thing hah. shouldadone more research first...

finsup said..

Macaha said..
Hi and welcome.it seems you know what your talking about.

Gutless small waves you need the volume as you mentioned a sup.
Go for a flat type rocker which you mentioned also.

How about 10 x 23 1/2 x 3 1/4 that should get you going

or even 10.6 x 24 x 3 1/4 monster of a board.

ok cool thanks.
So, I suppose the lazy question next.
Do you know of any production boards that would be similar dims?
being a bit of an experiment this I probably won't go custom.

No I wouldn't expect you would find anything close in those dimensions as standard.
Customs don't cost more than production/stock boards unless your adding extras.

Another idea is go for a glider/trim board 11 to 12 foot in length then love those ankle weal waves and are the best fun for seriously long rides.

finsup said..
Gliders look the goods!
Will look into them cheers.

... oh man i think this is going to work!

Gliders rock in the right conditions, can i add, if your starting out, get your hands on a second hand 96 Foamee, bit easier to paddle around and catches waves easy, and wont damage your facial features if you screw it up

If knee high is as big as it gets, it is a straight hander and you want volume and glide keep an eye out for a old wind surfer board.

There are way too many stressed people in the world

Yes there are

Keep an eye out for an Tuflite 11' Munoz board, production pop-out but I've not seen a bad review on them yet, I love mine.