Gday guys
I took my girls 9'6" x 30 NSP out in clean but fat head high waves for the first time the other week and am addicted!
Im an experienced surfer and found her SUP fun but slow to turn.
Im only short 5'6" and 70kg in the morning
What size would you recommend for for me for say North Beach, Transits or smaller southern side of Rotto.
Any bigger than 3 foot and hollower, I think I'd be going for my short board
I was looking at something in the 8' range??? Pocket rocket maybe??????
PS ive done a forum search...
I'd say something no less than 8'6". SUP is not so easy, paddling technique and balance in chop takes time to learn.
Then try to get something with not too much volume. ~ 130 / 140l should be OK. (Pocket Rocket is one option but other boards exist)
Keeping it wide (more than 29.5") but with nice rails with not too much volume will give you stability and performance.
Widths at the one foot off position helps a lot stability.
Keep in mind the the easier the board, the faster you will progress.
Please read the thread at: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Does-it-get-better/
All Surfers wanting to learn SUPing should read this thread, actually!
Hi Torch, you are about my size and weight, but likely a better surfer than me before picking up a SUP.
If you're an aggressive, short board surfer then a smaller board with low volume would be your aim. But as Colas mentioned it is not so easy when you throw in some chop on a short board.
Before buying my 8'10 Allwave (150L) , I tried the 9'3 prowave (134L).
I found this board to be too much of a challenge and a leap from my prev 10 footer in less than glassy conditions for my skill level. For me the Allwave suits me right now. Loving the stability in all conditions including a double overhead session. But fairly boxy rails... I now have a couple of videos up which will give you an idea for how it may perform for an intermediate-ish SUP surfer vimeo.com/user27307456/videos. (cut and paste into browser)
One thing for sure is that now that you have the bug you will buy more than one as you progress. Best advice I can give... Dem as many boards as you can in different conditions.
Good luck mate
Rory
As a long time short boarder now with 6 months sup experience my views are go wide suping in clean waves is price of cake in chop however is hard work with a nice stable platform you'll have more time catching waves rather than spending time climbing back on. Point 2 they are a bitch to turn until you learn to lean on your paddle think lay back snap even on bottom turn. 3 get booties sea Ulster from knee paddling while learning suck. Last of all keep in mind you might never shortboard again and will start looking at a quiver of sups which cost 3 times a good stick dose
Pocket rocket sounds about right to me....never used one but heard good things about them and good size for you. THe only thing is if it is a SUP for under 3ft only then maybe something like one of the Jimmy Lewis Strikers? Longboard feel but you can cut and slash with low volume tail.
A board like a pocket rocket will do you very well in slightly bigger surf but if you are looking for three feet and under then Striker sounds pretty good. www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/Review/Jimmy-Lewis-Striker-811-Test-Report/
There is also the Starby converse which will have better glide.....loads of boards to choose from.
Cheers for the advice guys
Yes I have paddled for year on flat water only when the surf was flat and to keep the Mrs company.
I went out the other day on a building swell (shoulder high) and caught 3 waves in choppy onshore and only fell off twice!
The next hurdle is getting through the white water
Will try and demo a few boards this weekend, looking about 8'5" length
