NSP 11' or 10'6"?

[errol89]

Great site . . . I'm a longtime surfer new to SUP.  I am going to demo both an NSP 11' and 10'6" before buying something.  Initially I plan to use it on longer paddles in the ocean (Rhode Island).  I'm 5'8 and 170 lbs.  I'm a little worried about the width of the 11' but like that I will have stability, etc.  Can I get decently long distance paddles with this board relative to other options on the market?  I am not averse to getting an upgrade board later on but want a good starter board.

Thanks for any help . . . this seems like a great community.

[VB]

My starter board was the 11ft NSP.  It has good glide, stability, and surfs pretty good.  Plus the price is a definit bonus.

[Lobes]

My starter board was the 11ft NSP.  It has good glide, stability, and surfs pretty good.  Plus the price is a definit bonus.

Same here, my first board as well. It has pretty good glide for its dimensions and very stable. I have paddled mine on expeditions up to 10 miles.

[errol89]

Thanks VB and Lobes.  Sounds like the 11' gets pretty good glide and you guys liked the board.  Thanks for the help!

[windup]

My first board was also a NSP 11' i am 6'2 220 lbs the glide and stability was fine.

[tautologies]

but also remember that the width create drag...

also if you've surfed for a long time it'll take you exactly 1.02 minutes before you start attacking waves...

and a 11' board might be more irritating to mess around with...

any chance to test the boards?

[errol89]

Thanks to everyone for the advice.

I will get a chance to test the boards.  They have an NSP 10'6 and NSP 11' to test which I will do soon.  Would the performance of the 10'6 be markedly better in waves and how much might I suffer in glide for longer paddles?  I don't know if my experience in one day will enable me to discern the difference.

Thanks again!