Doyle boards???

[Henrik F]

You should contact some of the advertisers that support this site and see if any of them could ship you a board.
BTW A 10'6" would be great to learn on if you are small.
11'6" or 12"6  for regular..14' for large and extra large..

I'm not sure I'm small or large really. I weigh around 72 kg which is about 159 pounds I think. Didn't think about that...

About shipping, I've got a friend who bought some stuff and the board will go in the same shippment. So in a month or so the board will be in Sweden!!!

Henrik F

[lee]

Are you going to paddle waves in Sweden??
I'm asking because in flat water long is fast.In waves Short is good.
At 159 lbs 10'6" might be OK.But not great maybe..

[Henrik F]

No, no waves. Just flat water or when it is a bit windy it'll be a bit choppy. The board is going to be used as a learning and excercise board.
If it is the completely wrong board. I'll get myself another one but then a 12'6" or 14" as you mentioned before.

Many thanks

Henrik F

[skideeppow]

I've paddled a bunch of Doyles.  They are made by MIke down in San Jose Del Cabo.
You see tons of these out at old mans, the rock and up the east cape.
He makes a good board (dont know about the ones at teh sport chalet) and he is a passionate guy who is always in the line up with his wife annie.

Good luck

[lee]

No, no waves. Just flat water or when it is a bit windy it'll be a bit choppy. The board is going to be used as a learning and excercise board.
If it is the completely wrong board. I'll get myself another one but then a 12'6" or 14" as you mentioned before.

Many thanks

Henrik F

Look for a nice stable touring or race shape. Like a naish glide or a starboard race  a 10' 6" will suck for flat water .

[bagalao]

I rented a Doyle 11' last week and couldn't carry the thing for 3 blocks without resting (170lb in fairly good shape). the thing should weight well over 50lb.

[Henrik F]

Thanks for all your answers!!! This forum is very helpful. I've bought a used 404 10'6" which is going home to Sweden. Maybe I am a bit to heavy for that one but that is what I am going to start with. Not a lot to choose from over here. I hope 404 makes good boards.

Many thanks

Henrik F

[Tecpartner]

I tried that 404 10'6" Trainer.  I really liked it, in rough water, it was very stable.   I'm thinking about one of those as a cruiser for my wife.  I'm an old fat guy, and it floated me fine.

[Henrik F]

I tried that 404 10'6" Trainer.  I really liked it, in rough water, it was very stable.   I'm thinking about one of those as a cruiser for my wife.  I'm an old fat guy, and it floated me fine.

Sounds comforting! I'm a 72kg medium/large person so hpefully it'll carry me. (159 pounds)

Henrik F