You want a board over 11 ft that does most everything,go see Dale Chapman made me the red one.Showed him the other two the red one came about,got full carbon rails also carbon stringer makes it so responsive.
It's a custom with a price competitive with the quality mainstream brands.
Yes Nozza the blue one will always be the best.
Had a white and a red one too couldn't find any more.
The DC a good board but would have loved a new PSH.
I recently bought a 12'00 noserider to paddle distances to be used both on a coastal lake and to go out on the sea and surf.
I really enjoy the glide on anything. Also the super thin nose and tail make it manouvrable despite the length.
It's the GONG model NFA Pro 12: Length 366 cm, Width 79 cm, Thickness 10,6 cm, Volume 175 L, Weight 11 KG.
Answering R4H in advance, the set back is that I had to sell a 12'6 which was slightly faster especially in choppy conditions, but the way the NFA surfs is fantastic (NFA - No Friend Attitude).
Regarding the "paddler" I am 190 cm tall, weigh 108 KG and not affiliated with Gong.
P.S. sorry it's my first time posting pictures ...
R4H, Give Dale a call and tell him you are interested in the board he made for Todd.The price is competitive with the quality mainstream brands and if you can get it customized to suit your style.