Hi all

In Perth and down the south west in the last two weeks I have been introduced to this sport by my 60 y.o. (fanatic) uncle who has a quiver of 4.

I have been in the fortunate position to try an 11' Jimmy Lewis, a 10'8" JL a 10'4" JL (all "surf" shapes) and a Naish 9'6".

Unfortunately, due to conditions (and incompetence), I haven't had much wave action yet (one or two at Mettams and one or two at South Cott) but I have had the 10'8" out in some nasty chop/howling wind and didn't spend TOO much time in the drink...seemed about the right size after a week on the 11'.

I am keen on the Naish 10'6" but I'm also open to suggestions on retailers and boards. PM me if you like.

Last year's model or 2nd hand is good for me but if I must I'll fork out the green if I must buy new (it is a new sport in Aus after all...)

I have been told that the JL and Naish and Starboard are good - Oxbow too but too short at 10' and too long at 11'

Do many of you windsurf on your boards? I love the idea that Naish and Starboard provide that option - but is it practical?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Over the past 10 days I must have spent 17 hours on various SUPs! can you say hooked?

Yes I must admit his quiver is a bit worse for wear due to dingage...
who sells PSH?
that Naish is Beeeaautifullll to look at. (handle and sail option nice too...)

I have the starboard 11'2'' which is bigger than you mentioned but if you want to try to compare you are more than welcome. I tried the starboard 11'5'' which was really nice nut if your uncle has 4, that is just greedy. If he was a good and decent uncle he would give you one of his.

Forget the windsurf option pretty average I would say, rocker should be for surfing so too slow.

I have a Starboard 9 8 as well the wife likes the handle but I do not use it easier to carry on your shoulder. JL sh1ts on it in the surf small and big.

Pm AA he does PSH I think.

akhawk said...

I tried the starboard 11'5'' which was really nice...

Correction Hawksta, it was the 10'5"

Hi there Whac-a-mole. Hehehe great game. My kids have that game. Its fun

Anyway If its a board you want between 10 and 11 foot how about you give the Starboard 10'5" a go!?
Its not too small for those flat water, cruising days along the coast, checking out the reefs.
Its also a great surfer in small waves. Riding the nose is a treat with longboard ability. Im yet to have it in bigger waves but just by looking at this board I can see that its gonna be a smoker

Here is the write up from the Starboard website...

10’5” x 30” Drive
The new mid size of the range balancing between stability, manoueverability and glide. At 30 inches width the smooth pintail and wide nose feels small on the wave and plenty stable while paddling. The deck is flattened out for better foot grip and the rails are thinned down for a slightly sharper feel. It’s rocker line progressed from the 11’2 and the increased V numbers in the back foot area combine to produce a board with extreme drive and speed, yet is loose and responsive. More than anything it really feels alive. A great all-rounder for a flat water cruise. It’s fun in marginal surf and goes very well in serious waves as well. Comes with an additional 9’ fin for extra directional stability on flat water days!

I dont think hilly mentioned the 9 6" naish? This also would be no good for you untill you have mastered a bigger board. Have you tried a 10 6" naish? Meant to be pretty corky and tippy.
I have used the 11 2 " starboard and think it surfs great, one of my favourite big boards, its a longboard style of surfing. I have the 9 6" naish it is a great board, and surfs really well, my friends over in wa have jimmy's and love them, try them all out before you buy

Thanks for the input everyone

Any word on the Oxbow 10'6" or a PSH? If anyone in Perth has one I'd like to hook up and swap boards for a few hours - I will have a JL 10'4".

If anyone has or knows of a 2nd hand board for sale let me know!

Geez how many kalama's are there, they could start there own surf team.

wakamole said...

Thanks for the input everyone

Any word on the Oxbow 10'6" or a PSH?

Here's a review on the Oxbow 10'6" - www.cybersup.com/reviews.asp?code=5

Any guys shaping SUP in Australia?
Any links or reviews?
I'd like to keep the Rudd money in the country if possible