Hi,
If I am comfortable on a Surf SUP 31 wide and 155L and no real desire to go any higher performance, what width should
I be considering in a race style SUP? I really only want to use it for longer paddles and very small surf conditions and maybe participate in a social style paddling event. I was thinking 12'6 long
All the race style SUP's seem to be only 27 to 28 wide and I am nervous about going that narrow.
I know I can demo, but I remember when I started off on a surf SUP the demo was easy as it was flat water, once I got out in the waves it was a whole different story.
Thanks
Demo heaps. Try heaps. Buy something that suits you, buy something you will enjoy. Seabreeze buy and sell is full of good boards at good prices
12'6' sessions, Toby cracknell paddling. infinity Blackfish 12'6" x 27" 270 L also the Whiplash 12'6" x 28" 270L. stabillity plus.
They are different to balance on than your current board but the idea of all the volume in the rails of a race board is as the board tips a bit you are pushing that volume under water. Then at some point that volume will want to float back up again. There will be an adjustment period but you won't need as much width as your standard board.
If you still prefer a bit more stability I would suggest something like a Naish Glide so chase up your local dealer.
I'm 95 kg ..14 x28 is great for me .
I'm sure the 12.5 x 30 will be ok too.
you probably will have to demo ,if poss..If looking to go that narrow ,not for me .
I like 28.I paddle for fun only ,not racing .which Im sure the narrower boards will be faster On a given day.
When you go a race type board you lose a bit or the side to side stability, but is more than made up with the front to back stability. When I stepped onto a race board for the first time is was 14 x 27 and it was really tippy for the first 30 seconds... but you adjust pretty quick.
Don't forget that you're looking at a longer board which will equates to more surface area on the water so you can afford to go a bit narrower and stay stable . I'm 102kg and very comfy on a 29" x 14'.
At 95kg you should have no issue with a 14 x 28 if its the right board. The board Angie has suggested IMO is for people between 80kg to 120kg and we have guys that heavy riding them .
Nice parallel out line wide tail forgiving nose not to much roll on the bottom is what you are chasing
Jacko