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Thanks Bean and Pono.  Pono, can you post a pic of the rod holder setup rig that you use? 

Curious if anyone has been able to troll from their SUP with a nose mounted rig. I have a milk-crate type setup with just a vertical mounted rod holder at the moment.  The board has tie downs on the nose.  Was wondering if an angled rod holder would act as an outrigger to get the line out past the paddling window.... without losing the rod in the drink.  Anyone share their experiences?

BTW, any must-have tools/fishing gear on board?  Like a fish hook removal tool?

Very good.  Looks like i will have to go that route. Was hoping to find a marine dock box but they are big $$$ for something not long enough.  I just received a quote from an outfit that manufactures custom sized dock boxes....

132"L x 25 1/2"W(at bottom of unit) x 28"H at top / With Lid 136"L x 31"W x 31"H
$2650.00 With two (2) Stainless Steel Lockable Swivel Hasps
Two Year Structural Warranty

Has anyone built or seen a locking outstide storage shed for SUPs and surfboards?  (A standalone box, not something attached to a house. Boards stored on their rails.)  I need to build one that can hold approx 2 SUPs and a longboard, including one 11 footer. Curious if others have come up with something that allows the boards to be put it / taken out easily.  I tried Googling, but no joy.  Pics / URLs welcome. Thanks in advance.

Something like a large marine dock storage box.... but not costing an arm and a leg.

http://www.beachfiber.com/bigpics/CustomLargeDeckBox.html

PaddleDaddy:  I have noticed the same thing....

some yaw (wanting to change direction every second or third stroke) but it took no time to learn to lean the board to the same side I was paddling on to get an extra couple of strokes before switching sides usually about 5 on one side. The speed under paddle is not fast, but the classic AST version is very light so it does accelerate under paddle pressure, it jsut doesn't keep gliding. It's just fine for surfing a beach break where yo do not plan to travel down the coast and back, just surfing in one main spot.

... however, being my first SUP board, i cannot compare it to others.  I have a deckpad version on the way so that may add a bit more weight ... which may translate to better glide... which may be wishful thinking.

Would tweeking the fin setup help with the yaw?  I'm wondering if a larger center fin, place at the front/back of the fin box, would help.  What do you think?

Diesel - hope you have a moment to check out these pics of the boards....

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/spo/1206839244.html

Granted you cant tell much from the photos, but the construction appears to be a bit different than something like....

http://www.rei.com/product/785552

Trying to get a handle on the durability of the clear epoxy boards.

Diesel - thanks for the reply. The rep provided some info that dovetails with what you said. I'll probably butcher the details here but he said the boards are epoxy with a clear finish (clear epoxy?). Something about T2 resin (at $40/gallon  ).   He said its comparable in construction to what Ron House is doing.  Good info on the SurfTech site.  Gracias.

[A question for you regarding EPOXY verse FIBERGLASS]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Bill - several of my buds have your boards and i have to say they are schweet looking rides.  The one i briefly tried was an 11 x 30.  I'm sure its the operator afflicted with a 30-second attention span, not the board.

A question for you regarding EPOXY verse FIBERGLASS.... i just was looking at a brand new "inexpensive" China-made board (are they all made in China?  ).  An 11'6".  It had a wood stringer and a glass-like finish. The rep said epoxy was used but i could not tell where.  Looked just like my glass surfboards. They also had a year-old board that someone had brought back... unused. Lots of pressure dings on the deck.  Are the high end boards EPOXY or a mix?  Is the lifespan of a fiberglass board much shorter given the paddle meeting the rails regularly?

I cant comment on the traction, but who did you buy your starboard from?

Looking for some feedback from both Starboard Big Easy (12 footer by 32") and OxBow Cruiser 11'6" owners..... as well as any general board recommendations for a 6'2" 215lb eastcoaster newbie.

(I've selected these 2 boards because of some good prices offered)

I surf (not SUP) a 9'2" longboard and i'm looking to made the jump. I've briefly tried an 11ft Foote SUP board and had a bit of a balancing problem. Not sure how wide it was.

The shop thought i'd outgrow the big easy. And they stated that the 32" width detracts from its paddling speed  .  I have not tried either, but i'm looking to grab a demo board. Problem is these boards are on the westcoast, not at my local shop so i wont be able to test these specific boards.

I like the shape of the Big Easy.  That its a tanker isnt necessarily a bad thing since i hope to get my sons SUPing... and the dog.  Plus it looks like it has a bit of rocker and the marketing spiel says the pin tail helps w/ turning.  Is that the case?  Also, it looks like there's a handle/strap glassed in.  Hows that hold up?

What say you Big Easy and Oxbow Crusier fans?