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SUP General / gear vs rider vs technique- seeking help upwinding/new board
« on: July 29, 2020, 11:32:11 AM »
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
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
