Hi I'm just beginning SUP. I weigh 60k and looking for a board to suit cruising and small surf. I prefer slightly longer boards but still want moveability and glide. I have fairly good balance. I have been looking at Fanatic Allround 10"6 or the Starboard Drive 10'5 2011 sounds good.
Are they a similar board?
Do you think they are suitable?
I would be thankful of any advice.
hi mate
both boards would be suitable for what you want, haven't tried either, but i have only heard good things about the drive, will be fine for your weight, just demo them if you can and see what you like
Jarryd
Hi Jarryd
Its good to know i'm thinking in the right direction,
Will try and demo.
Thanks Charlotte
Hi. I have a 2011 Drive but was in Maui recently and used a friend's Drive for a week in the surf. I weigh 61 kg. As and all around board it is pretty good. In the flat water take off the side fins. In the surf it is ok for a beginner. However, as soon as you want to start moving around on the wave it takes a lot more skill to get it to come back up the wave. After the week of using it I bought an Element. The paddling on flat water is very close to the Drive but it surfs much better. When you step back on the tail it transforms into a very different board and is fun and alive under your feet. There is more information by a couple of owners if you google Starboard Drive reviews or do it for the Element. I have not seen or tried the other board you mention.
John
Charlotte,
I think at your weight the Drive might have to much volume. It's about 160lt and a fairly big board to throw around. There are heaps of other Starbys with less Ltrs that will suit your weight better. Best advice as usual demo a Drive but also demo some much smaller models as well. Don't set your mind on a board until you try it.
Cheers
