tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731277090893908765.post5838094396174933603..comments2023-08-07T02:25:27.557-07:00Comments on <a href="http://StandUpPaddleBend.com">Stand Up Paddle Bend</a>: Building a Quiver of BoardsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731277090893908765.post-44723443460655250402008-08-18T21:54:00.000-07:002008-08-18T21:54:00.000-07:00Nuthin wrong with big boards, especially if you're...Nuthin wrong with big boards, especially if you're going to do some distance paddling. The big question is your weight and the kind of paddling you're going to do. If you want to go long, you need a board with a little rocker to get the curves in the nose up out of the water and fairly straight rails. The Laird 12' would be a bad choice in this case because it has a continuous curve to the rail--you'll be pushing water all the time. <BR/><BR/>You're going to wind up with a lot of SUP boards--everyone says they're only going to get one, then the madness takes over. But I'd start with a big one. If you're over 220 I'd consider a 12 footer. Under, maybe a wide and thick 11. <BR/><BR/>There's a board showcase on Ke Nalu (the SUP online magazine I do) that shows about 60 boards and give riding impressions. <BR/> <A>http://www.kenalu.com</A>Ponobillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853278731598972832noreply@blogger.com