Looks like the Fanatic Allwave is real popular on this forum. I'm 95kg with thick wetsuit on and was thinking of the 9ft 2 version. It does seem to be high on the volume side but maybe that's not a bad thing since I'm no expert...but....I am imagining that the rails will be quite thick and I wondered how thin they get at the tail? Last thing I would want is a corky SUP that only turns when your back foot is planted right at the rear of the SUP. Does this board have enough curve in the template to turn easy,,,even if you are near the middle?
There's a very noticeable convex V that actually starts 1/3 of the way down from the nose that gets progressively deeper to the tail, turning into a deep v double concave. This bottom contour in conjunction with the curved rail outline make this board turn with ease from pretty much anywhere on the back half of the board in spite of the thick rails.
I'm 100kg and tall and own a 9'6" Allwave. Have never been on a more responsive board with respect to turning in this 9' size range.
The thing about the Allwaves, that may or may not apply to everyone but certainly to more experienced surfers whose main concern is wave performance, is to go one size smaller than you normally would.
I am thinking of dropping down to a 9'2".
I'm 95kg and have the 9'2. Probably should have got the 8'10. Plenty of width and float.
They turn well if you put the middle fin forward... Really loosens it up.
What is the actual weight of the SUP if you know that...about 10kg?
oops, it appears i was dreaming. 99kg in boardies..... xmas cheer already getting me. 9'2 comfy for a tonne id say no probs
I'm swithering about just getting the size up - the 9ft 6. I know weight wise (I am about 93kg) I should be the 9ft 2 but I'm never going to be a ripper on a SUP. I just like to get out, get lots of waves and not bother about wrestling with a SUP on a choppy day. I also understand that the 9ft 6 surfs very similar to the 9ft 2. Any observations anyone would want to make on the two sizes?
I'd listen to the common thread here, go a size down from what you think. I don't own one, but I've tried a mates 9'6" Allwave a few times and it feels and surfs "bigger" than 9"6". I'm just under 90 kgs and I was really surprised how big it felt, particularly once the waves got around head high.
I am looking at buying the 8'6" allwave but cannot find any reviews on it. Is there anyoneout there who can provide some advice?
Was wondering if anyone has surfed both a 9ft 2 Allwave and a Starby Hero? Wondering how they both differ? I imagine the Starby is more stable but but slower on a wave?
I have the Hero, haven't surfed the 9'2" Allwave, but have surfed the 9'6" a few times. I was keen on an Allwave but had the chance to demo a Hero and Allwave at the same time with a mate out at the same time in the same conditions. I went for the Hero as it suited my style better, I felt I could ride it in more critical parts of the wave, mostly due to it's narrower tail I think. The Allwave is probably more of a wave catching machine, the Hero needs a slightly later takeoff. It just shows that whatever impressions or opinions you get from the forums, you can't beat actually trying boards out, as difficult as that can be at times. My mate ended up buying himself an Allwave and couldn't be happier with it. So I guess the best opinion I could give you is if you are surfing fatter, musher surf the Allwave will have the upper hand, if the surf is steeper and you are OK with later take offs, go for the Hero. Both boards are as stable to paddle as you are going to get anywhere, so you will spend more time riding waves than falling off. Have fun.
