In the past I have said that I didn't really think short SUP was for me. I thought that the smaller the board the more it crossed over into shortboard territory and that if the waves were good I'd rather be on a shorty.

The last couple of surfs I've had (in average waves) on SUP have been on a 8'6 x 28 x 4 Ultra Ultra light ripper. This thing is absolutely bulls&**. To give you an idea of the weight I can carry it down the beach with one hand by the rail.

I am still falling off a lot when paddling but I honestly think I am surfing better than I do on my shorty. This thing is super loose, ultra fast and handles small and fat weak waves better than my 9'3 and you can do more with them.This board has no reluctance to sit in the pocket, loves steep drops without having to stand on the leggie plug and feels just like riding my shorty except I have a paddle in my hand.

I am blown away by this board.


P.S I like this short board but the short leggie I have been using on it is a health hazard with a board so light. Never again.



Disc: Dan is a good mate of mine and I rent some factory space from him, I am borrowing his board while he is away for the break.