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Thanks again all for the info.
I tried some maneuvers without any gear (drybag(clothing/food), waterbottle, phone etc.)and no pfd or leash  in a sheltered shallow lake yesterday (don't worry I was with eight others on the water). My board felt so light and I was able to walk to the kickpad and gentle paddle in circles and also walk onto the nose as well- though this felt very unstable paddling it backwards ha.
 I'll try to slim down and also try a camelback approach to have less weight at bungees. But are there camelback bags that are also drybags?
I'm also going to assume upwind will be a bit easier without all the weight in front.

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Many thanks for the useful tips.

I do already use staggered stance for tougher conditions but mostly for balance.  But maybe i"ll stagger even more so in order to maneuver the board as well.
I don't opt to tour in upwind conditions but I choose to tour in "any" condition provided I'm able to return home.
I think in a lot of upwind conditions the wave aren't big enough or spaced out enough to maneuver between bumps but I see your point (because I have tried spurts of strong upwinds with large bumps and though hard it was fun and manageable but 1.5hr of back n forth and I was done for the day- no touring there, just a short challenge).

Most winds here are pretty steady when present. Current is not usually very strong.
So actually during tough upwinds when the wind is slightly to one side I often don't switch hands to paddle because I can only really get one stroke, maybe two before the board veers off course. I think wind is the stronger effect that pushes me off course.
10-13km/hr wind speed is where it gets challenging to stay on course.
 
What board example could you give to a more "sharp pulled-in nose" for upwind?
Thanks again.

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board: 14x23 onesup 276litres, evo, 9"fin
me:      slim build 5'7" male, 54kg
paddle: 72sq inch
style: mostly 2-4hr day touring
only raced once, would like to do more


I'll try to make this short-

Aside from a downwinder I've paddled at most places around Vancouver (jericho-windy, english bay calm/boat wake,  deep cove-various conditions except >10km+ wind, prefer choppy waters, can handle 10km wind upwind with chop. Been paddling 1.5yr and this is my first board. I feel very comfortable on it, and don't usually fall except for the odd large mixed chop from boat wake.
I cannot do much of a tail kick turn since I usually have a 2-3pound drybag with food n clothing under the (front) bungee plus my paddle is small, plus it feels unstable being anywhere near the rear of the board. I'm ok being 1foot away from the kickpad (with drybag up front). 
I plan to get a larger 82sq or 86sq inch paddle pretty soon.

My problem is going upwind, (when I cannot head straight into the wind due to route obstacle, boat route etc.) my board gets pushed sideways and off course. If I go straight into the wind it's not a problem - and I can always sit if wind gets too strong. 

How can I tackle upwind better when not able to go straight into it?    or is this just better suited with a downwind board (since their noses are pitched up a bit more eg. infinity downtown). I find standing one foot back allows me to maneuver better, the rocker line is very shallow on this board. At the same time I've read that I'm supposed to stand more forward to sink the nose so the board is more aero- but it's near impossible to steer.

Lastly: I'm open to getting a new board provided it's lighter and tours as well, however most I see- eg. SIC RS, Infinity blackfish  aren't much lighter and the volume is actually higher. For someone flyweight like me less volume would be more desirable.

Many thanks

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Gear Talk / Re: Sunova or Infinity
« on: August 21, 2019, 11:35:39 AM »
I've had my Evo 1.0 Carbon for about one year and it gets scratches dents and scuffs very very easily. I take care of everything I have very well (car, road bike, phone etc.) but keeping this boat nice has been a pain. Looking to upgrade but want something lighter and more durable  ;) 
I do like it's great touring capability, and have bungees up front where handles would have been. I also really like the deck as it's nice and soft (to sit on for picnics) as well as the design as it enables decent drainage. 
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Onesup Evo 1.0 (2017) 14'x24 carbon


The wood construction and finish of the Sunova Expedition needs to be seen in person to get an understanding of how nice it really is, and the price tag of well under 2 thousand makes it a bargain in the States. I was able to demo one relatively close to home in BC, which made the decision to buy easier. The Paulowina wood construction is said to be more durable than the Balsa lay up, but it is interesting the weights are the same or very close on the website for the Allround. I thought the allround faast was a few pounds lighter in Balsa wood.

I have a Onesup Evo 1.0 in the composite lay up and can vouch for Jacko on the quality of the construction. I'm waiting to paddle the 2.0 and it's still on my shortlist and it looks like a good option for a do everything board for sure. The composite lay up isn't what most on here would consider light, but I can say my Evo at a bit under 30 pounds, is easily as durable, or more durable than boards that I have owned that are 5-6 pounds heavier. So, for the weight conscious, the dynamic construction is worth a look if you are wanting to save some weight and have a more durable board, and the composite is a reasonable weight for touring or those that just want durability.

The Okeanos was another board I was considering in this class and it's very well priced as well, and while it's priced the same as the Expedition in the USA, it is priced quite a bit cheaper in Canada at the one shop I checked online (muskoka paddle shack).

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Gear Talk / Re: need all-round board for lightweight male
« on: September 28, 2018, 07:40:12 PM »
Thanks again all for chiming in with your opinions. Much appreciate it, and yes I understand the weight difference vs construction vs where I go the specs from. It's all good because I landed a 24" 14' Evo and paddled around today already. Fast and a tad lighter (naturally) than the 25" I demo'd earlier this week.
So now I gotta learn to stay upright with those side chops... Going into them straight on or turning my back on them is "easy" enough but handling them coming from the side really got me...

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Gear Talk / Re: need all-round board for lightweight male
« on: September 28, 2018, 10:15:26 AM »
Thanks again all, vapor (28lb), x14 (31-30lb), all seem to be on the heavier side. Maliko (24lb) and the RS (26" 26lb and 24.5" at 24.7lb) seems like a good route with .  Me at only 55kg, weight reduction is seemingly the best route for speed for me (since these boards are all pretty similar).

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Gear Talk / Re: need all-round board for lightweight male
« on: September 26, 2018, 09:40:00 PM »
Thanks for the help everyone, still demoing.
Tried the  14x25 EVO today indeed was good all round, but I think I'm needing something lighter...if that even exists. Though I don't know what the EVO weighs...can't find any specs on it. They didn't have the EVO PRO for demo.

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Gear Talk / Re: need all-round board for lightweight male
« on: September 23, 2018, 11:50:54 AM »
I should add, I won't be surfing since there's aren't any large waves around Vancouver, I'll catch tiny stuff from wake but thats about it (Tofino's too far- if I go I'll mainly just use a surf board).

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Gear Talk / need all-round board for lightweight male
« on: September 22, 2018, 06:02:02 PM »
Hi I'm just starting out the sport but have progressed quickly and am looking for a fast touring/race board likely around 14' x 26-25".
Needs to be able to handle small chop/calm ocean (no pure flat water pls), preferably carbon. Will be using for 10-30km paddles.
Reason I'm asking here is because I'm only 55kg (5'7", slim build) and most manufactures build boards for larger people. 
I'm also curious what amateur female racers use.

I've tried the Amundson tr 12'6 so far but it's more oriented for flat waters.
Thanks

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