AlexK wrote:I am looking for a sup in the 90 liter 7' 5 - 7' 10 range...
I looked at the specs of my older JP FSW and noticed similar specs to the wave sups of today. I believe most wave sups have a slightly flatter deck shape than a windsurf board of same size.
Has anyone had any experience with paddling and surfing a small wave (windsurf) board. And how much different is it vs a surf sup?
Thx
When I used to live in Ontario people (including myself) would try and 'surf' windsurfing hulls, but I never saw a wave caught on one.
The rocker profile (even on a windsurfing wave board would be too flat and a FSW will be even flatter) and outline (too narrow throughout - nose, belly, tail) would both be all wrong for SUP. What is the width on JP FSW?
I have three boards that are all similar in length and volume, but vary in width and performance/feel. I have wave SUP-sailed the two SUP's but never paddled to the FW.
- 2015 Fanatic AllWave 120 8-3 8'3" x 32" (super user friendly elliptical outline)
- 2013 Fanatic ProWave 119 8-10 HRS 8'10" x 29.25" (way more challenging to position with shortboard outline, but drops are easy-peasy)
- 2015 Fanatic FreeWave 116 TE 7"9" 26" (WAY faster DTL and WS outline)
At 90 liter 7' 5 - 7' 10 you would have to be very small, very skilled or both to make it work as a SUP.