Which board for newbie

Lenny J,

I have 4 boards from 3 manufacturers and one of them I have that would fit your needs is the Hobie ATR 11. It's 11'x31.5 " and has enough volume to float you well. I am a little shorter than you and only 3 kgs lighter. I love this board as a great all rounder and my kids love it because it's stable and moves well through the water. Small surf is fun on it. I believe that next years model will be 2" longer and a half inch wider. Retail is $1590 but you might get luckier than that. It is also pretty light at 11 and a half kgs. Good construction -the kids have banged it around a fair bit without more than a scratch appearing. slhobie.com.au/sup
There are plenty of boards out there that will fit the bill but beware of the limitations of some - particularly weight. When you are stacking a few boards on the roof it means a lot , also when you are getting things moving on the water. www.hobie.com/stand-up-paddleboards/112ATRv3-1-3.aspx

Check out the naish ..GS 9.5 ,10' mana or Odysseus
both surf small waves the mana 163 litre or 190 ...being the more surf orientated .3 fins
odysseus is cheaper but still surfs ok slightly wider .200 litres ....it can carry lots of kids .single fin .

Hey Lenny,

I have been flat water on and off for about 7 years.
I recently started SUPP surfing.
I have one of the old Graffiti 10"6 34inch, found it really easy to get onto waves with but could only straight line it.
I have purchased on of the new Waterborn Evoke 10" 32inch and it has opened up a whole new experience.
I purchased a package including a paddle, leash, bag and rail tape for just over the$1000 mark.
I am 5'11 and 100kgs and find it not only stable but really easy to turn on the wave.

Cheers Scotty