After the release of the Starboard Longboard review this week we thought that we’d take a look at 5 main brand SUP surf Longboards that are available all over the world. Don’t think that these are the only Longboards out there that are worth looking at. They’re just the ones that most of you have been […]
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seanross
6 years ago
Thanks for this video. I might have to watch it again, but I have been warming up to this idea of progression up to a longboard instead of down to a shorter board. And this video certainly helped me, especially with the lack of demo-able products here in the Northeast of USA.
anchorpoint
6 years ago
great review! exactly what is missing , some comparaison between boards, keep them coming!
seanross
6 years ago
I contacted Fanatic on their website, and they indicated that they were going to get you a Stylemaster. You might need to follow up with them! I hope they get you the 9 footer.
Thanks for the nice comments, always great to hear. We all work really hard at SUPboarder. Im just the idiot that stands in-front of the camera;-). Thanks to you guys and the support you give us we have a nice new website coming out this winter. Its going to be like nothing the SUP/surfing industry has ever seen before!
Hi Ruben, I looked to all your longboard video’s several times. I’m the happy owner off a 10′ Starboard Longboard in Pinetec Construction for 2 seasons and I want to make the step to a smaller board with more turning performance but still the abbilty to Nose-ride. I find noseriding still quite difficult on the 10′ Starboard so there is where the RRD comes in. I am now debating between buying a Starboard or an RRD, both in 9’x28″. What do you think would be the best choice? Grtz Hans
Hey Hans, Hmm now that is a tough one! Is see your dilemma. I had a small RRD longboard a few years ago and it was a better turning board but not as good as the starboard! But like you have guessed it better at nose riding. Im going to get Beau to chip in here because he is the master at nose riding and teaching it too. Personally I would stick with Starboard and you may struggle a bit but performance overall is epic. And plus like Beau says you are going to be riding on a shorter board… Read more »
Hi Hans, I hope you managed to receive an email from us with an answer to your question? In case anyone else is wondering, a short recap: Starboard have a vee / double concave which covers the length under their longboard SUPs (except the 26″ wide). This creates a less stable platform when walking up to the nose and is way more technical to use. The RRD has a much more traditional bottom shape and a wide nose to help with this stability when noseriding. But, the wider nose adds swing weight when turning and the Starboard would be best… Read more »
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Thanks for this video. I might have to watch it again, but I have been warming up to this idea of progression up to a longboard instead of down to a shorter board. And this video certainly helped me, especially with the lack of demo-able products here in the Northeast of USA.
great review! exactly what is missing , some comparaison between boards, keep them coming!
I contacted Fanatic on their website, and they indicated that they were going to get you a Stylemaster. You might need to follow up with them! I hope they get you the 9 footer.
Nice one Sean…
Naish Nalu Pro all the way…
i have the 2018 model where they still made it from carbon…it weighs 8.5 KG…
BEST BOARD I EVER HAD….
THX for a great review guys!
Not going to disagree with that.. The Naish Nalu Pro Carbon are like VW campers they are going UP in Price. I just wish they made a 9′ version too 🙁
you’re so right ! i would love a 9′ version too….tried the 9′ starboard longbord (that 101 liters killed me… 🙂 …the nalu is still better all-round.
anyway, keep up the good work reuben! you guys do excellent work.
Thanks for the nice comments, always great to hear. We all work really hard at SUPboarder. Im just the idiot that stands in-front of the camera;-). Thanks to you guys and the support you give us we have a nice new website coming out this winter. Its going to be like nothing the SUP/surfing industry has ever seen before!
we cant wait!.
Great review! More like this pls
Thanks Fred. Always good to hear if it helps.
Hi Ruben,
I looked to all your longboard video’s several times. I’m the happy owner off a 10′ Starboard Longboard in Pinetec Construction for 2 seasons and I want to make the step to a smaller board with more turning performance but still the abbilty to Nose-ride. I find noseriding still quite difficult on the 10′ Starboard so there is where the RRD comes in. I am now debating between buying a Starboard or an RRD, both in 9’x28″. What do you think would be the best choice?
Grtz Hans
Hey Hans, Hmm now that is a tough one! Is see your dilemma. I had a small RRD longboard a few years ago and it was a better turning board but not as good as the starboard! But like you have guessed it better at nose riding. Im going to get Beau to chip in here because he is the master at nose riding and teaching it too. Personally I would stick with Starboard and you may struggle a bit but performance overall is epic. And plus like Beau says you are going to be riding on a shorter board… Read more »
Hi Hans, I hope you managed to receive an email from us with an answer to your question? In case anyone else is wondering, a short recap: Starboard have a vee / double concave which covers the length under their longboard SUPs (except the 26″ wide). This creates a less stable platform when walking up to the nose and is way more technical to use. The RRD has a much more traditional bottom shape and a wide nose to help with this stability when noseriding. But, the wider nose adds swing weight when turning and the Starboard would be best… Read more »