Hi all,

Some advice would be appreciated from anyone who has a moment to spare...

i've got a friend who is interested in starting to SUP. He has tried my 9'5" naish mana which he struggled on (not surprisingly, at a guess he would be around 105-110kg and over 6 foot) He is built like a footballer and we all know how graceful they are There aren't many SUP'ers in this area and no shops so he's not able to demo a heap of boards.

What would be a good size board for him for flatwater paddling, not racing, just everyday cruising? occassionally with his 4 yo on the front. Yet not be too big for small surf? and can anyone recommend a value for money or entry level brand?

Cheers
Ezza