Uli Totem SUP

[ericjayowsley]

Who has one? Who is using it in the surf? Please post your impressions. There is very little information about this board on forums and in videos. Specifically, I want to know how it is for getting into waves. I trust it will scoot along nicely once on a wave.

[capobeachboy]

I've tested this board in all kinds of surf and if you're an intermediate ++ surfer that catches waves on the peak it gets in easy and is very fast. Riding a Simmon's inspired design like this is not about big turns & carving it up but more hauling ass and making sections with banking turns. The only issue I had was paddling out on days when there was no decent lulls, lots of chop and/or a clear channel. I know people that LOVE this board and others that prefer the mini or Lopez models. I will say the ULI 9' Lopez is probably the best all-around shape in their lineup if you SUP longboard-style and it noserides really well. 

Photos are of Tom English of Aloha Surf & Paddle on prototype ULI Totem #3.