In this SUPboarder PRO video, we dive deep into SUP surf design to arm you with the knowledge about performance boards, to ultimately answer the question; Are you on the right board?
A lot of good points in there. Personally after owning over 40 sup’s it can be hard to find what works with so many options. If you have the luxury of owning multiple boards it’s great to have a “ performance “ board , a “ all rounder” and a “longboard” to cover all base’s.
Ah that’s one way to make sure you have the right board for each day. Thanks for the comment.
ghashimoto
2 years ago
Great vid! You confirmed technically my understanding of board size after several costly mistakes going through over a dozen boards since I started sup surfing. Going too small/short without a compatible skill set was very frustrating to say the least. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have access to demo boards or other boards to try so we spec and buy a board that we think we can ride which in the end can be very expensive. As you skill level improves, I found it’s safer to go in smaller increments to avoid costly mistakes. The smallest board in my current… Read more »
Thanks for the comment! I think the Sunova Wedge is the perfect next step for you. Like you said, not too much of a drop but enough to make a significant difference in feel and performance. Enjoy!
SauceMan
2 years ago
This one has me thinking. Out for 3hrs today and it seems a combination of strength training at the gym and some extra rubber for the cold has my 8’6 jp pro sitting a bit lower than it once did(im at 95kg dry). I’m falling a bit more i think, but in specific situations like back wash or the shallow sand bank when it’s sucking so the tail sinks and I’m catching my heel side rail taking off on some waves. I’m wondering if I’ll adjust and compensate for my current weight or if it’s better to just go bigger,… Read more »
Thanks for the kind words. Sounds like you’ve improved your strength and the board performs a lot better on the wave. I find that riding smaller boards will always feel better surfing, but it’s a sacrifice as the paddling and waiting for waves stability can be hard. I can’t stop moving on my green board, however I do sit down a lot. We’d recommend you try and adjust your footing and compensate for the decreased stability you are feeling. My initial thoughts would be to place more weight on your front foot when paddling into waves (assuming you are in… Read more »
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A lot of good points in there. Personally after owning over 40 sup’s it can be hard to find what works with so many options. If you have the luxury of owning multiple boards it’s great to have a “ performance “ board , a “ all rounder” and a “longboard” to cover all base’s.
Ah that’s one way to make sure you have the right board for each day. Thanks for the comment.
Great vid! You confirmed technically my understanding of board size after several costly mistakes going through over a dozen boards since I started sup surfing. Going too small/short without a compatible skill set was very frustrating to say the least. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have access to demo boards or other boards to try so we spec and buy a board that we think we can ride which in the end can be very expensive. As you skill level improves, I found it’s safer to go in smaller increments to avoid costly mistakes. The smallest board in my current… Read more »
Thanks for the comment! I think the Sunova Wedge is the perfect next step for you. Like you said, not too much of a drop but enough to make a significant difference in feel and performance. Enjoy!
This one has me thinking. Out for 3hrs today and it seems a combination of strength training at the gym and some extra rubber for the cold has my 8’6 jp pro sitting a bit lower than it once did(im at 95kg dry). I’m falling a bit more i think, but in specific situations like back wash or the shallow sand bank when it’s sucking so the tail sinks and I’m catching my heel side rail taking off on some waves. I’m wondering if I’ll adjust and compensate for my current weight or if it’s better to just go bigger,… Read more »
Thanks for the kind words. Sounds like you’ve improved your strength and the board performs a lot better on the wave. I find that riding smaller boards will always feel better surfing, but it’s a sacrifice as the paddling and waiting for waves stability can be hard. I can’t stop moving on my green board, however I do sit down a lot. We’d recommend you try and adjust your footing and compensate for the decreased stability you are feeling. My initial thoughts would be to place more weight on your front foot when paddling into waves (assuming you are in… Read more »