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I am new at paddeling and already love it. I know this is going to be a life time sport for me. Most of my paddeling will be on a lake (Lake Travis in Austin Texas). I'b been reading blogs, articals and talking to as many people as I can. Here's my question: What is a great paddeling board for a female, 5-6 and about 140? I would like to get a board that is better then me so I can grow into it.
Looking at: Jimmy Lewis 11er, Starboard 11 2 or starboard ultimate blend. Thanks for the help! Pat
Looking at: Jimmy Lewis 11er, Starboard 11 2 or starboard ultimate blend. Thanks for the help! Pat
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Permalink Reply by Michael Ashley on
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Great question. I started on an 11'9 which was a ton of fun for about 3 months, then I really wanted something smaller that surfed better in the waves. So I picked up a 10' custom from Tim Stamps. So here's my opinion: If you're going to be doing mostly lake and distance paddles stick with a bigger, stable board with less rocker like the Angulo 11'9. If you plan on surfing at all go with a hybrid style smaller board like the Angulo 10'4. Actually at your size I would just go for that smaller board right off the bat. Check out the new Angulo 10'8 they are coming out with this year.
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Permalink Reply by Pat on -
Michael thanks! I've checked out Angulo and sent them an e-mail. I don't think I'll be surfing but the second I say that I will want to surf! There is a litle surfing in South Padre, Texas. Now I need to find a place to go and get some good instruction so I don't pick up a lot of bad habits. I've just rented the boards, jumped on and started! That's my MO (: Thanks again for the advice if you have any more I am all ears. Pat
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Permalink Reply by Glen Barroncini 'gjbsup' on -
Hi Pat,
Welcome, i give lots of lessons and demo's. Most of the lady's are in the same situation. I usually put them on a larger board at first to get use to paddling and standing up moving around. That is the JL 11' , JL 10'-6''SOS Big Red at 11'- 11'' , SOS Blue at 10'-10'' , my Custom APS 11' x 29 epoxy stand up. The ladies really like the Blue and the JL 10-6 allrounder. its a little smaller, lighter to carry and still has pleanty of float for them. Basically you want to look for a board that has stability first off. Your going to want some float to paddle distance on your lake and a flat bottom w/ limited roll or "V" in tail . Width to be at 28'' or better. The length will vary due to width and thickness. 10 foot range or little greater would be a good start. I think you may like the JL 10-6 alrounder. Its a great board for touring and work out paddles. It seems when I take out the girls for paddles the two most requested boards they want to paddle are the SOS Blue and JL 10-6 . As we all got into SUP in the beginning, you as all of us have we start off w/ a board and realize you will want to expand you quiver and the experience. We buy another board . Its the natural progression in this sport.. so it seems Good Luck
here is my website for a look see ... www.atlanticpaddlesurfing.com
or/ and www.atlanticpaddlesurfing.blogspot.com Thanks glen
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