How To Choose The Right Board / Understanding SUP Shapes

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Choosing the right SUP first time is vital to you having fun and progressing with your paddling.

In this SUPboarder video, we talk about the design elements of a SUP including the outline shape, dimensions, volume, rocker and construction and how they affect your decision in buying a new board.

We hope you you are able to find your perfect SUP after watching this video.

0:00 Introduction
0:32 Questions to ask yourself
1:19 Outline Shapes
3:41 SUP Dimensions
5:45 Volume
8:19 Added Performance / Constructions
11:02 Rocker
12:15 Touring vs All Round Shapes
13:14 Outro

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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!

TheBookofDonna

Best recap to learn how to choose a board. I've watched many videos and this is the best

silviocroce

As a surfer looking into stand ups, this made a lot of sense in little time.

daveyconcrete

Your explanations Will definitely help all of us beginners to select the best paddle board, thank you

savemotherearth

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.

GNZOU

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 1.58 and 1.34 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 *and* when I am feeling strong. My Quatro now feels like a aircraft carrier :-)

I probably will get a 130-to-135 liter board for those in-between days :-)

pku

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.

lyleneovard

Thank you I’m excited I just bought myself another board and this one is a touring board

melissahall

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 ;-)

ericvanosselaer

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

ManishChackoATx

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

chrisgravel

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.

fathomsdeeper