I'm looking at trading in my PSH Extra Wide Ripper 9' 11" (145L) it's a great board and rips on the wave however I feel it's just a bit too tippy for me esp in bumpy conditions to have a good fun session on.

At 105kgs I'd like to get a board that is less performance orientated but still surfs well, allows some cross-stepping and paddles easily in flat water.

Thinking sub 10' with decent volume so far am looking at :

Coreban - Icon 10' (162L)
Coreban - Fusion 9' (148L) Not sure how stable at my weight?
Jimmy Lewis - Hanalei 10' (130L)
Jimmy Lewis - Kwad 9' 7" (150L)
Fanatic - Allwave 9'2" (160L)
Laird/Pearson 10' (129L)

Any advise on the above boards or other recommendations in this category?


Cheers

if you find the psh tippy, id look at the 9.6 allwave. I ve got the 9.2 and the 9.6 and while i can surf both comfortably, i find myself more often than not on the 9.6.
The 9.6 is super stable, more stable than my mana and my psh 10.2 paddler and great to surf. im 106kg and the 9.6 allwave is the best board ive surfed that works for my size and my intermediate ability. Im sure you could get away with the 9.2 but at 105 kg, the 9.6 will be more stable and more fun.

go and demo them, also the 10.2 cabrinha would be suitable. Looking at the boards youve listed, im concerned that some of those are on the edge of the volume needed to float you let alone be stable. Ive demoed all bar the pearson and hanalei and found them all a lot twitchier than the all wave. once again its horses for courses. There are 105 kg guys that can rip on 7.4 129 litre starboards. Then there are average joes like me that need the extra volume and length. imo the allwaves are the best boards for big guys up to intermediate level at the moment. when i plant my 106 kg on the tail the 9.6 is about as loose as i can handle. its stable enough to walk up and down on and still small enough to slot into sucky beachbreaks. Golden rule, demo these boards bofore you buy and good luck.

Great guys thanks looking like the Icon or Allwave out of these which are the 2 boards I am able to demo on the weekend...

sameh How did you find the Icon to the Allwave?

i tried the icon and found it to be pretty stable, and better to surf than the mana i was surfing at the time. i didnt get one because it was too similar to the mana in terms of length. The allwave is a much newer design and is much, much more stable. for my level of surfing the allwave is plenty good enough. I surf it in up to 25 knot sea breeze conditions and i dont come off. Im sure there are guys who will think the icon surfs better and im sure it does for them. As i said previously the allwave appears to be specifically designed for the larger lad and for guys in the 100kg plus range i reckon its as good a surfing sup as you can currently get.

n8wx, if you are after similar performance feel and more stability, the 10-2 WAA (Wide All-rounder) is a board this is a great 'go-to', any wave, any conditions fun board.


I ride this board a lot. Love it. It also comes in 11'1 x 31"

Similar in length with plenty of stability is the 10'4 WAA x 32 1/4" in the Boardworks PVC construction



There is a bit more info here-
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/Review/PSH-104-XX-Allaround-vs-Naish-Mana-10/

We are hoping to be at the next 'shire' demo DEMO so hopefully you can try them then!

Hey n8wx - Get hold of a fusion and have a surf - similar volume but wider tail fuller nose and 11 inches shorter and same volume gives you a corky float.

There great fun allround wave boards and solidly built (I've been ridng mine for 18 months now and its just easy to surf and not hard work as its so corky - as far as flat water goes mine with the standard quad doesnt go in a straight line and you would want to put a bigger centre fin in.

Keep tinkering with a new higher performance board - but for 95% of the waves we surf locally its perfect

I have had some experienced "large" dudes ride it and they have no problems - they do comment on the rounded deck - good luck with your search

It's not tasty if it's not fun.

Dont forget the 9'5 Starboard Widepoint, stable and surfs well for 32 wide but prob simillar dims to your PSH.

Agreed 100 percent!!

Southwesterly said...

It's not tasty if it's not fun.

But I do see your point of view....the sun is shining/waves breaking....you just want to splash around & have a happy time...nothing wrong with that

GizzieNZ, what u are surfing on?

GizzieNZ said...

mmhard said...

Dont forget the 9'5 Starboard Widepoint, stable and surfs well for 32 wide but prob simillar dims to your PSH.
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That board sounds incredibly boring
Aren't we talking about a sport that involves increasing one's skill levels, increasing one's stamina?
If you want junk food go to McDonalds or Burger King for sure

www.c4waterman.com.au

Subvectors or the 9'8 Raimana

n8wx said...

I'm looking at trading in my PSH Extra Wide Ripper 9' 11" (145L) it's a great board and rips on the wave however I feel it's just a bit too tippy for me esp in bumpy conditions to have a good fun session on.

At 105kgs I'd like to get a board that is less performance orientated but still surfs well, allows some cross-stepping and paddles easily in flat water.

Thinking sub 10' with decent volume so far am looking at :

Coreban - Icon 10' (162L)
Coreban - Fusion 9' (148L) Not sure how stable at my weight?
Jimmy Lewis - Hanalei 10' (130L)
Jimmy Lewis - Kwad 9' 7" (150L)
Fanatic - Allwave 9'2" (160L)
Laird/Pearson 10' (129L)

Any advise on the above boards or other recommendations in this category?


Cheers

I,m thinking 11' 6 " x 32 , works for me at 100 ish kgs

Not Bad, 13 over seas boards and 1 australian board (laguna) all made in Asia.
1 call for an Aussie custom

He surfs a PSH 9'5 wide ripper & a 10'3? PSH AA we see a bit more of the AA

n8wx said...

GizzieNZ, what u are surfing on?

GizzieNZ said...

mmhard said...

Dont forget the 9'5 Starboard Widepoint, stable and surfs well for 32 wide but prob simillar dims to your PSH.
[/quote
That board sounds incredibly boring
Aren't we talking about a sport that involves increasing one's skill levels, increasing one's stamina?
If you want junk food go to McDonalds or Burger King for sure

GizzieNZ said...

mmhard said...

Dont forget the 9'5 Starboard Widepoint, stable and surfs well for 32 wide but prob simillar dims to your PSH.
[/quote
That board sounds incredibly boring
Aren't we talking about a sport that involves increasing one's skill levels, increasing one's stamina?
If you want junk food go to McDonalds or Burger King for sure

? Incredibly boring no, fun board that allows me to surf varying conditions for my size and ability definately.