I'm 68 to70Kg and I'm looking for a BOP style board to surf up to head high.
I've had a look at the Hobie v Bark thread, but want to know a bit more about the Hobie surfability.
Also is there much difference in performance between the Elite (28''wide) and the Elite Race(27''wide).
In the rack at the moment there's a 9'6'' and 10' Coreban, and a DC 15' Downwinder that I ''surf''.
What I'm after is a good paddler that can handle a wave without the length of the 15'
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Ps. If anyone has one in good condition for sale let me know......
Hi S
At your weight I would go for the Race. Still very stable, quick and easy to play in the surf. Boards are great. Where are you based as you are welcome to have a blast on mine, just pm me if you are interested
Savage,
I'm with Gords - the race should suit you. I've had a crack on the race and agree with his advice. I am heavier than you (and from the sounds of it less skillful) so I need the width of the elite. The Hobies are nicely built and finished boards, and they have the performance to match
hi savage
i'm about 86kg just before my early morning pie intake and have had the hobie 12'6 elite race board for a few weeks now
ive had it out in a variety of conditions ranging from total glass flatwater to 30kt open ocean downwinders, 2 to 4 ft beachies and a quick stint on a sucky 4ft rock ledge point break and i just love how it performs and stands up to some solid punishment!!!!
imo its not as quick as some of the lower rocker boards ive paddled (in the flatwater) but by far it out performs them in all other conditions cause thats what its designed for
and with guys like chuck patterson n kurt byron involved in the RND that went into this boards production you cant really argue with that.......well maybe lacey could.....
for me... i've had an absolute ball surfing on 12'6 and found it does some magical cutbacks once you plant the backfoot on the tail and start driving it into turns on an open face....yewwwwww....lol.....
rock on
Looks like the Hobie 12'6 might be the new board. Thanks for the replies.
My only issue now is, should I consider the wider Elite for more stability and not the narower Race.
Is the Race really that stable at 27''?? and whats the real benefit going narrow on this style of board, I've seen a few posts lately quoting width's of around 30'' for user friendly stability over speed for this type of board.
Which board would, at my 68kg would be a better surf, DW and paddler, the Elite or the Elite Race.
Cheers........
