logo-supconnect3 supconnect-association-slogan-subscribe

Search

Community Activity

Today
08:01 AM
Ken Nicolas joined the group Sup Surfing
06:43 AM
Bruce Wood replied a discussion Numb Feet in General Forum group
03:03 AM
Bruce Wood joined the group General Forum
02:59 AM
Yesterday
Kim Rueter uploaded a new avatar for the event, Rose City SUP Classic
12:20 AM
12:17 AM
2 days ago
Evelyn O'Doherty and Melissa are now friends
10:13 PM

Give us a Like!

Latest Discussions

Latest User Photos

Latest Group Photos

Top 10 Members

Top 10 Groups

New to Paddleboarding
Discussion started by Libby Eaton , on 03 August 05:49 AM
Just brought a 12'6" by 29" wide Ohana paddleboard w/bag from a friend who moved away. Didn't realize it was for racing & I am a novice so need an other board...Questions...1.) I am a 5'5" athletic female & just want to paddleboard around our marshes & do yoga--no surfing or racing. What length & width is best for me? 2.) How do I find out & how much I can sell my paddleboard for then where do I post it for sell? Any suggestions will be appreciated...Thx.
Replies
You will need to be a member of this group first before you can post a reply.
Ryan
Ryan,
Libby,

Try your local surf/SUP shop. They may be able to work with you on a trade in for a new board if you don't want to deal with craigslist or forums. Plus they'll be able to tell you about demo days, and places to offer rentals, so that you can try a few different shapes and sizes before you make a decision.

The brand is really more of a personal preference. The real thing you need to look for is board volume. The wider and deeper the board the more side to side stability it'll have. 10'6" should be a pretty good length, and I'd recommend a width of 30"+ for what you're looking to do. Also that flat bottom surf board style board will help keep you nice and stable for yoga. Plus they'll turn in tighter areas easier.

Remember though the more time you spend on any board the more comfortable you'll get and the more stable you'll be. I use a similar board to your Ohana and can hold most yoga poses pretty well on it (my flexibility limits me more than the board). I'm also on the water at least 5 days a week though. The nice thing about a "race" board is that it glides really well. So if you want to do some long distance paddling it'll be a lot easier on you.
Thursday, 23 August 2012 09:32
 
Kasey Benchimol
I would suggest definitely going no longer than 11'6, just because you're not looking to race or go long distances. you might like the 10'6" Surftech universal board. It's super stable, very boyant and good for beginners, and pretty light. It also is a cheap board for how durable and high performance it is (about $1000). It has sandwich construction and waterproof foam, so you don't have to repair dings right away (not as easily damaged by water). Also, it has a full deck pad (perfect for yoga).

you might also try:
-the 10'6" riveria (it's really stable and wide, but lower in the water than the surftech) $850
- the 10'6" or 11" Jimmy Lewis cruise control (best seller and probs most expensive, but also a fabulous board)
- 10'6" YOLO (maybe not as stable as the the others for yoga, but people use them at our shop's yoga class and have no problem, and I like how this board cruises for lessons and playing around. it offers more or a challenge and workout).

If you want, check out my blog article on our staff's guide to buy the best SUP:

http://paddleworksct.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-staffs-guide-to-buying-your-perfect.html
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 04:41
 
Erin Blunt Robbins
One of the best places to sell the board is on Craigslist.
I'm 5'7 and love being on a 10'6 board.
For yoga and touring around I would consider a heavier, more stable board. The more wide and long the board is, the more stable it is. However, the bigger boards are also heavier and harder to move around.
For yoga also consider getting a board with a full deck pad (covers the entire board length).
What kind of shape is the Ohana in? That's a great board by Boardworks Surf!
Wednesday, 08 August 2012 10:03
 

Boards

logo-boardworks-100x100

100x100

logo-boardworks-100x100

logo-boardworks-100x100


Boards

100x100-2

smoothsup100x100

Surftech SUP

angulo-sup-boards


Boards

Yolo Boards

logo-100x100-supconnect

logo-100x100-supconnect

logo-100x100-supconnect


Access., Stores & Resorts

FCS SUP - Paddle Board Fins and Accessories

Turtle Bay Resort - North Shore of Hawaii

StandonLiquid - Buy a Paddle Board


.