James, Supping means you can paddle back out faster meaning more waves and in my opinion more suited to our local waves. Also great for older guys who have bad necks and suffer more pain paddling a shortboard

The other thing that i find is that supping tends to work out more of the sailing related muscles than surfing so when i get a windy day i dont experience as much sore muscle pain after sailing.
yes, supping does cost more than surfing, but not as much as Sailing.
I agree with you Russ. My last sail was in March. Might need someone to show me how to rig up next time.

Luckily my scales are looking ok cause im paddling laps of delfin island twice a week on my race sup.