Here are some pics from a recent trip to the Maldives with Mark from ESS and a good mate, Todd. There were a variety of SUP boards, including Naish (8"4 & 8"10), Jimmy Lewis (9"0 & 9"4) and a couple of "blow up" stand ups for the wives and kids to use. (bloody amazing, blow up SUP's are great for the kids to use and learn to paddle)
We scored big time with the swell, surfed 5-7 hours each day & alone most of the time. Thought I should share some of the moments, and recommend the Maldives to SUPers searching for some great waves.
Big thumbs ups for my Naish 8"4, snapped two legropes and my new stick ended up rock hopping, with little damage...just a few scratches. This board rips....
Spent most of the time on a boat cruising the islands, then 4 days down South at Kandooma Resort.
Great waves, great company plus very cold corona's.
Now sitting at my desk.... day dreaming....!!