How To Choose The Right Board / Understanding SUP Shapes

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Title	:	How To Choose The Right Board / Understanding SUP Shapes
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Great video, very good explications of shapes fitting requirements ! Thanks a lot !!! Birgit
Comment from : Birgit Ludwig

My SUP has two smaller fins instead of a bigger, central one Does that matter in any way? The SUP is all around and I'm a beginner
Comment from : oaiaferoce

Didn't have much choice in my board as I went with what washed up one day I'm running a Bic Nova 160L windsurfer It's a 8'3" x 32" board I'm a little too heavy to stand on it, but kneeling works great for it It wants 150 lbs or less to be a stable SUP Having the centerboard adds stability against boat wakes and waves when you're in the trough Changed to a 6" tail fin from the 15" race fin for better shallow water paddling Lots of fun for running creeks with minor rapids without the tail fin and just the centerboard Can turn quick and the centerboard will stow itself on rocks instead of hanging up on them Definitely want to have a leash for rapids Short boards are best in creeks
Comment from : 2fathomsdeeper

Great video overall and super explaning ! Keep up the good work! I am doing sup for 3 yrs now and feel like its time to upgrade and challenge more Previously had an Aqua Marina Fusion 10' 10'' and felt it heavy and lazy to responce Im 6' 3'' 93kg I'm thinking about Jobe Sena 110 for touring and fast supping on open sea Whats your opinion and do you have any suggestions? Much regards for your time and your effort!
Comment from : Fanis Papageorgiou

Fantastic video, thanks
Comment from : Harry van der Veen

What does SUP mean?
Comment from : YTubeLover72

Thank you This what I needed
Comment from : Julian Scott

I want to do yoga or fish,or just enjoy the water with my Dobermans,(80lbs each) I weigh about 160 and will be a complete SUP beginner I will be using it on completely flat water Would like to stay in the $300 range Any recommendations?
Comment from : DrTracy

Great explanation, thanks!
Comment from : Gunther Backx

How do I figure out the volume of a board if it’s not provided in the specs? Height x width x thickness? Inches or cm? How do I get that to liters? I’m 120 kg and considering a 10’6”, 33” wide, 6” thick Roc ISUP - it says the weight capacity is 150 kg but I’m worried it won’t be stable enough (I’m a beginner looking to ride on mostly flat water) but I don’t want to spend too much! Thanks in advance for any advice you might have for me 🙂
Comment from : Megan Johnson

If its surf boards I can provide accurate info on what u need to consider Not sail or wind boards
Comment from : surf645 overhead

The whole video I kept looking at “Starboard” written on the race board and was like “nuh uh”
Comment from : The_Essential_ Gringo

Are you doing private consultations?
Comment from : susie Krabacher

Very well said, thank you!
Comment from : Ray Leo

Thank you I’m excited I just bought myself another board and this one is a touring board
Comment from : Melissa Hall

I would like to see more from the country and see things from a different perspective I saw the SS GREAT BRITAIN in Bristol Harbour from a unique perspective, from the bows of the ship as from the Dolphin perspective on my first time on a paddle board in 2021 I very much want to get a new perspective And see the perspective from that - I very much want to get a board that stands between 106 to 108 feet of board Width requires both even and balanced construction I certainly want to have a board that has both smoothness and stability I hope that between £200 - £400 should be adequate for a good board to start in it
Comment from : Stephen Farthing

Thank you, is awesome info
Comment from : Nelson Ortiz

I ended up getting an all round, but the model the manufacturer specifically recommended for dogs and balance, since I'm a beginner, want to occasionally take my dog out on it, and am almost exclusively going to use it on calm rivers and the Norfolk Broads
Comment from : ChromaFox

Hi Can you explain about the amount of fins in the rear might help Thanks, great vids though
Comment from : QIKCLIX adventures with the Nox 600

we have an abstract coral saphir sup, and we are gonna buy a second sup yesterday we hired a sup and we had strong wind I wasn't as fast as my mom on our abstract sup buying a sup is a lot harder than I tought, because I sup in a lot of different conditions I live in the Netherlands where I sup on rivers or lakes sometimes we have calm water so a tour sup would be perfect but on windy days there will be a lot of waves and I only weight like 50kg so most of the sups can carry way more than I weight is that a problem?
Comment from : DroppetjeNL

As a surfer looking into stand ups, this made a lot of sense in little time
Comment from : Davey Concrete

Very detailed and useful info Thanks for the effort
Comment from : Abhishek Verma

Hi, excellent explanation with graphics, videos etc One question for you: I am quite tall at 6'3" and strong (90 kg) I ride my SUP (JOBE YARRA 106) normally on choppy, short, cross seas and I find it quite difficult and unstable What would be in your opinion a good choice for the next SUP to navigate in those conditions? Many thanks in advance and well done again!
Comment from : Luca Bianchi

Dude was faking the accent the whole time
Comment from : Mark Joseph

Fantastic video and very helpful information
Comment from : S & H Global Adventure Travel

I’m 6ft 8 and 100kg Would a 10ft board be okay? I’m a complete beginner who just wants to have fun and not spend too much money Thanks 🙏
Comment from : Tom W

Can i use them for fishing?
Comment from : Polaarj

Very helpful Vid, thank you for the advice
Comment from : Roy Francis

Those boards, You have to Fill it with air ?
Comment from : Ronnie Codina

Very helpful 👍
Comment from : Red Pill Nibbler

Fantastic explanation !!
Comment from : Photo Hope

Thanks
Comment from : Insight

Lots of great info and well organized, thank you
Comment from : Stationary Hobo

As someone who’s around 5 foot 2 tall and weighs about 55kg is it better to go for a 10ft board or a 10ft 6 inch board?
Comment from : Joey Jones

Is there any exercise I need to do before I get on my paddle board I have a spinal cord injury so the reason why I bought it was to help with my balance thank you
Comment from : brandy me

Great videolots of great information I have a bit of a strange question My husband and I have been paddling for a while but his board deck is not flat It has a curve to it We got our boards so we could get a bit more of a workout, but I wonder if we should have picked one with the flat deck since I don't see many with a curve Why would a board deck be curved?? Looking forward to your answer! Thanks!
Comment from : Andrea Weathers

Excellent video
Comment from : David Terhell

Really great video Thank you!
Comment from : Raikesson Charles

Very helpful thanks!
Comment from : Bill Bennison

Very helpful, thank you!
Comment from : Justin D

Thank you very much! Very informative video
Comment from : Monize Diniz

This was an awesome introduction for me as a beginner One question I had going into the video was not explicitly answered What board would be recommended for a class I, II or III river?
Comment from : Zalene Corey

Good video!! Very informative May I ask what is the good brand with reasonable value for beginner going on the Thames? There are so many in the market and price range so widethanks
Comment from : Ivanababamama

Hey, cool and useful :-) I,ve been paddling for some 7 years now and my old "Jobe" inflatable board was stoolen last week I can,t live without a paddle so it's the excuse I was waiting for to upgrade from my experience Your video was most helpfull, Thanks ;-)
Comment from : Eric Van Osselaer

Awesomeness dude looking to get a board and you just helped heaps 🤘
Comment from : Craig T

Thank you so much! brThat helped a lot! brNice theory basics!
Comment from : Alexey Glebskiy

Hi I'm looking for a board that is good for surfing and also good for paddling in the sea for when their is no waves but i ambrstruggling to find any in stock, I am 85 kg with a bit of experience, I also want a place to keep a dry bag, what would you recommend?
Comment from : jamie

What a great video, thank you so much! I am looking into buying a sup at the moment I have had some experience on lake/river I am looking to buy something to use in Portugal, mainly tours at the river but I would also be interested in trying it at the ocean once I feel confident So I think I am looking at a touring board most likely Do you have any suggestions? I am completely new to this and don't know if there is some hybrid board that could be good for me Thank you so much in advance :) Cheers, Jette!
Comment from : Jette Classen

Great video SupBoarder! I have a question regarding length & width Does 1’ 1” make a noticeable difference?brbrI’m debating between 2 Starboard (Zen) inflatables Both are touring boards One is 12’ 6” x 30” and the other is 11’ 6” x 29” I’m 5’ 2 & (58 kg) I’m wondering if there will be a noticeable difference between the 2 There must be, b/c why would a company make the same board with such a slight difference brbrFrom what I can tell, the 11’ 6” will be more maneuverable, but slower However, I talked to someone at a board shop who thought that the 29” would be slightly faster What are your thoughts on this?
Comment from : sunnyb003

Thanks! The only video I found that answers my questions!
Comment from : Marias channel

Really helpful, thank you
Comment from : Vegan Piano Guy

Thank so much for your videos!! Lots of help from all your info thanks guys!!!
Comment from : Knobloch Alexandra

Best vid on this topic I’ve seen thank you!
Comment from : Michael Dodaro Realtor

Great video I just got my first SUP and think I made a decent choice based on the info here I am concerned about the board my father-in-law bought for my mother-in-law now but hopefully it works for her
Comment from : Lyle Neovard

This is the best, most comprehensive video explaining the differences on SUP shapes and gives great info foe choosing the proper one Thank you so much!
Comment from : The Book of Donna

Im 120 kg and looking for a board that I can use for learning to sup and for Island hopping in mild choppy waters I found a board and I would love to get your opinion if it would be right for my weight and lack of experience as a beginner? I was thinking of getting the Aqua Marina Atlas iSUP which is 390 liters and 180 kg of weight limit It's 366 cm long, the width is 86 and the thickness is 15 cm and has a slight upper somewhat rounded tip Would you recommend it for me to buy? brThank you for reading my comment , I really appreciate it cause I need to find one in 2 weeks because I'm leaving for Croatia ! :)
Comment from : Réka F

Thanks for a the great info Now I understand how to pick a board for me It can be difficult when trying to find equipment because i am tall and heavy
Comment from : The Silver Line

Spot on regarding the recommendations for weight-to-volume ratios for picking a SUP surfing board I weight 90 kg (including wet suit + paddle) I've been SUP-surfing for 8+ years In the last 4 years I've been riding a Quatro Glide 8'8" x 33 " (143 l) I would consider myself a solid intermediate rider About a year ago I decided I want to get a lower-volume board so I can do snappier turns I opted for a Naish Mad Dog 8'6" x 29" (121 l) So the ratios worked out to be 158 and 134 for me, respectively Oh man, the first few sessions on Mad Dog was mostly falling in the water I almost regretted the purchase However, after 6 sessions or so, I got a bit more used to it It does feel more like a short board when I manage to catch a wave instead of falling in the water I also notice it improved my game on the Quatro as MD forces me to be more precise in terms of body/foot position and timing Still, I can only handle MD on less choppy days band/b when I am feeling strong My Quatro now feels like a aircraft carrier :-) brbrI probably will get a 130-to-135 liter board for those in-between days :-)
Comment from : Pei Ku

I find this video confusing - I just bought a ISLE Pioneer and going for it - I am lost by this math? REALLY?
Comment from : Richie Rich

Thanks for informative video I am about 6'2" (188cm) 105kg Beginner but picked it up fairly quick couple times been on water I'll be mostly on lakes, one really big one that gets descent waves sometimes Once get better might do fishing too What kind of board would you suggest? Probably something on a larger size?
Comment from : KaliAndy2

Solid info
Comment from : Jonathan Frioux

OMG, what an amazing, detailed and informative video! As a beginner SUP'er and Engineer, this appeals to me :)
Comment from : Manish Chacko

Best recap to learn how to choose a board I've watched many videos and this is the best
Comment from : Silvio Croce

Most advice talks about the minimum size big people need But I’m looking for advice on if there is a maximum size for small people? My #1 priority is to stay dry (the lake water is freezing in Norway) - so I assume I should have 6” to keep feet out of water while riding and 33+ with for balance stability to prevent falling in (hypothermia) BUT I am also petite 5’3, 110llb, so I am afraid if I prioritize a board that is big and stable with lots of height and volume, that it will be too big for me to manage And what about length in this scenario, I’m not sure if it’s better to have a longer length (to go faster) or if that will instead just add further unnecessary volume and drag, and make it harder to manage? So we know a board can clearly be too small for some, but is there a point / limit where an iSup can be clearly too big? I do t need to race, nor do I need to go super far, but I want to always be able to easily get home without too much trouble or exhaustion Thank you!
Comment from : Tina Tafro

I´m about 170cm, 65 kg I can´t decide whether to get the aqua marina coral(230l), beast (300l) or the vapor (310l) I have tried the vapor before in the fjord where i would like to use it, and it felt very stable but quite slow Do you think there is a major difference in stability between the models? Thanks for you videos, they are very informative
Comment from : oOFrancineOo

Got too deep half way thru but TY!
Comment from : Ray Brown

So a touring board is least suitable for any kind of waves or surfing
Comment from : M M

Awesome contents!
Comment from : Vanessa Liu

Great video, thank you, still a little confused to what board to go for 16 stone, beginner I am looking at Blue Fin 12' or even 15'?/? What would you recommend? Looking to use it on lakes However, I am aiming to do Great Glen Way in July! any advice would be great thanks again
Comment from : Notsoseriousadventurers

I'm about 56kg, use my board for touring on rivers My board is 12'6" x32" x 6" huge volume 370 litres so could take lots of equipment but mostly it's just me so perhaps I'm suffering from being too buoyant (?) Is there a better touring board for a lighter paddler?
Comment from : Viv Hodgson

Excellent vid Really helpful Thanks 👍
Comment from : Paul Courtney

Thanks for that video man!
Comment from : Ilay Spoval - עילאי ספובל

Thanks, your vid was very useful to me!
Comment from : Simon Wermuth

Thank you for the details
Comment from : PB

I have 5 SUP boards: racing, all around, touring, whitewater, and an all around/windsurf board I use them all but if I could only have one it would be an inflatable touring board Can transport easy, carry a load, go down whitewater rivers, go long distances while keeping up with kayakers and tracking and gliding well They are the more stable in choppy conditions than all around boards As far as turning a longer board being a disadvantage - it isn't you can turn any SUP on a dime with an easy to learn cross bow turn
Comment from : Matt Evans

And I need another advise from you again please:brBlackfin has the model V 12'6"×32"×6" that goes faster It attracts me a lot, but would the lost of stability be most significant? I am a beginner on SUP but I have good equilibrium and spent some time on a basic hard plastic SUP in a vacation camp and was chasing a large fish around a small lake without having any issue with the stability, and being fully clothed with boots and I am 64 years oldbrI live in Montreal Qc CDN 300m from rivière des Prairies near parc Belmont where I expect to work out againt the current and also relax fishing in small baybrSo going faster with the same effort would please me if it is still considered as being stable brIs it really faster than the XL ?brI would prefer a good unbiased opinion than the seller advisebrThank you againbrI am a subscriber since 2 weeks and like very much your videos brYou could make a quick new one with my questions and some from others! Take care Thanks
Comment from : Luke AtThat

I need your advise on 2 ISUP: brBlackfin XL and BOTE AERO HDbrBoth are 11'6" x 34"x 6" smilar prices Bote being 100$CDN less expensive but one chamber pump, fibreglass paddle and no wheel bag (and pump and paddle outside the bag) which justifies the higher price of the BlackfinbrThe construction description of BOTE is not clear, military grade being very vaguebrIn your advise which one is the toughest (and should last longer) and the most rigid so being more stable and gliding the best for speed? Thank you very much to answer!
Comment from : Luke AtThat

잘 보고 갑니다 패들보드종류가 나와있는 사진한장 캡쳐해서 저의 유튜브에 올려도 되겠지요 출처도 표기하겠음땡큐^^
Comment from : paddle80 - 패들보드 좋아좋아

Great video and content for anyone getting into SUP or wondering about other board type pro's and cons! Look fwd to sharing with friends
Comment from : chris Gravel