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blockidog

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Re: SUP wavesailing
« Reply #15 on: June 04, 2013, 08:08:11 AM »
I posted this in "Gear Talk" as well.  Any thoughts appreciated:

"I am considering a SUP for light wind wave sailing in New England - primarily North MA and RI.

I am an advanced ws and SUP'r, decent wave sailor:  wt- 165#'s and 5'10".

I currently ride Ezzy Panthers 4.2, 4.7, 5.2 and 6.0.  I recently acquired 2 used Quatro Quads in 85/95L.

I SUP on an Coreban 8.0 VIBE which I am selling because I find it too floaty at 129L's.

Ideally looking for a Sup that can schlog and still be lively on the wave so, stiff and light if possible."

Thank you,
-j

Thank you in advance for any recommendations/perspective.
-j
Current:
 SUPSurf Machine 5'/93L FoilBoard
 Axis HPS1050, ART999, BSC1060, PNG1150     
 Ensis 5.2 & 3.5
 Sunova Speed 8'2"
 PSH 10'0" Hand Glassed Pulled Nose/Swallow Tail
 SIC 12'6" Bullet SCC
Prior:
 Axis 1010
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 PSH 8'9" Hull Ripper Carbon
 Hobie 9'4" CM Raw

Philn

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Re: SUP wavesailing
« Reply #16 on: June 04, 2013, 08:44:28 AM »
Most SUP manufacturers seem to have abandoned including a windsurfing mastfoot insert, so that restricts your search a lot. Since you want something with less than 129 L volume, my current favorite is out (Quattro 8'6 - 128 L).

So that probably only leaves Fanatic (Pro Wave 8'5 or 8'0 - Jim Karabasz on this forum stocks Fanatic) or Starboard (only their Silver AST versions have a mastfoot insert) or JP Australia or RRD.

Your best bet is to go to the websites of all the major windsurfing brands and see what kind of SUPs they offer.

blockidog

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Re: SUP wavesailing
« Reply #17 on: June 04, 2013, 09:35:07 AM »
Thx Philn.

To clarify, the Vibe is too big for surfing.  I am sure for light wind "wind SUP" I will need will be at least 120L's.
Current:
 SUPSurf Machine 5'/93L FoilBoard
 Axis HPS1050, ART999, BSC1060, PNG1150     
 Ensis 5.2 & 3.5
 Sunova Speed 8'2"
 PSH 10'0" Hand Glassed Pulled Nose/Swallow Tail
 SIC 12'6" Bullet SCC
Prior:
 Axis 1010
 Coreban 8'0" VIBE
 PSH 8'9" Hull Ripper Carbon
 Hobie 9'4" CM Raw

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Re: SUP wavesailing
« Reply #18 on: June 04, 2013, 09:57:57 AM »
Jim K will be sending you a PM very soon  ;)
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