Hope the title is captivating enough to convince some of you in spending a few minutes reading and giving advices....even if the subject is not that original!
Here I am from Slovenia, new to SUP world, 6'6' and 220lbs. Seeing I played basketball for some years (swim and gym right now, guess I can consider myself kind of..fit) I saw the thread about Luc Longley and went like "If there's a board for the guy, there should be one for me too!". Fact is, have no chance to try and test boards in order to choose the one that fits better, same thing for buying one just for beginning and changing it after a few months. I don't care spending more time in learning on a board not for beginners, if then it can last more. (also consider I should buy it via internet) Surfing is not the 1st priority, I'd mainly use it to cruise/race up and down the coast (choppy conditions here and there). No downwind cause here winds r...breezes compared to yours!
I'm sure you can help me. If needing more informations just ask!
Thanks!