Hi guys

I know this is an old topic, so sorry to repeat. However I get a little pi*#ed -off with the industry who continually push small surfboards, kites, Sups etc. From my 25 years of riding boards and kites of various discriptions.......the weee fella in the shop is usually always wrong! I am struggling for a wave SUP! All the shop guys try to flog you a 170L shocker and the problem is, all the weight ratings on the boards go up to 105kg. Well I am 115kg (probably 120kg with wettie) and a very high centre of gravity at 6'7", so I never really fit any mold. I have been surfing for 25 years, kiting for 15yrs and recently started SUPPIng on a 12 footer. Today I tried the new Slingshot G-Whizz 9'4" x 35 x 5" which is a massive 205L. Great to paddle, but not so great to surf. So thinking of trying the 10' Mana or 9"8 Allwave (both around 190L). I have never been a longboarder and at 44 years old, trying to keep the length down to a shortboard ttype format.

Any thoughts guys and gals. I'd be very keen to hear from Supthecreek (great reviews) and any other large lads on their experience.

Big Jim