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emmafoils
emmafoils
307 posts
307 posts
6 Apr 2020 4:19pm
Hi, experienced kitefoiler, new wing foiler and some flat water SUP paddling experience would like to add SUP foilboard for light wind days. 70 kg, using Armstrong 2400 and 1600 foils. SUP board would be mostly for small waves and maybe in the future, downwinding. Considering Naish 6"/110L or 6'5"/125L), used ONE 6'8"/108L or something similar from Blue Planet. I am in North America. Though I am on the light side, my paddling stroke needs a lot of work to try and catch waves and therefore thinking a longer board. Thanks for your input
tinka
tinka
QLD
81 posts
QLD, 81 posts
6 Apr 2020 8:03pm
emmafoils said..
Hi, experienced kitefoiler, new wing foiler and some flat water SUP paddling experience would like to add SUP foilboard for light wind days. 70 kg, using Armstrong 2400 and 1600 foils. SUP board would be mostly for small waves and maybe in the future, downwinding. Considering Naish 6"/110L or 6'5"/125L), used ONE 6'8"/108L or something similar from Blue Planet. I am in North America. Though I am on the light side, my paddling stroke needs a lot of work to try and catch waves and therefore thinking a longer board. Thanks for your input


Go for the 5' 7'" naish ultra carbon 95 litre
hilly
hilly
WA
8120 posts
WA, 8120 posts
6 Apr 2020 6:11pm
emmafoils said..
Hi, experienced kitefoiler, new wing foiler and some flat water SUP paddling experience would like to add SUP foilboard for light wind days. 70 kg, using Armstrong 2400 and 1600 foils. SUP board would be mostly for small waves and maybe in the future, downwinding. Considering Naish 6"/110L or 6'5"/125L), used ONE 6'8"/108L or something similar from Blue Planet. I am in North America. Though I am on the light side, my paddling stroke needs a lot of work to try and catch waves and therefore thinking a longer board. Thanks for your input


Get a custom whateva size you want






hilly
hilly
WA
8120 posts
WA, 8120 posts
6 Apr 2020 6:12pm
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bigtone667
bigtone667
NSW
1559 posts
NSW, 1559 posts
7 Apr 2020 8:01am
emmafoils said..
Hi, experienced kitefoiler, new wing foiler and some flat water SUP paddling experience would like to add SUP foilboard for light wind days. 70 kg, using Armstrong 2400 and 1600 foils. SUP board would be mostly for small waves and maybe in the future, downwinding. Considering Naish 6"/110L or 6'5"/125L), used ONE 6'8"/108L or something similar from Blue Planet. I am in North America. Though I am on the light side, my paddling stroke needs a lot of work to try and catch waves and therefore thinking a longer board. Thanks for your input

My opinion....

At your weight, the Naish 6' 110L will allow you to wing and SUP foil. They are a nice board but may become hard to find.
I think the 125L has too much volume for you and the 6'8" will be too long once you sort out your carving turns on the wing.
paul.j
paul.j
QLD
3378 posts
QLD, 3378 posts
7 Apr 2020 10:02am
If you can get ONE then try and find a 5'10 x 27.5 x 107L, this is a great board for what you are looking for and at 70kg you should not have to much worry getting your balance going. It will definitely make a great wing board and is sick for Downwind when you progress to this. Weight wise very light and crazy strong!!
Flatfoot73
Flatfoot73
12 posts
FOILSLEEVE
FOILSLEEVE
NSW
85 posts
NSW, 85 posts
7 Apr 2020 12:27pm
emmafoils said..
Hi, experienced kitefoiler, new wing foiler and some flat water SUP paddling experience would like to add SUP foilboard for light wind days. 70 kg, using Armstrong 2400 and 1600 foils. SUP board would be mostly for small waves and maybe in the future, downwinding. Considering Naish 6"/110L or 6'5"/125L), used ONE 6'8"/108L or something similar from Blue Planet. I am in North America. Though I am on the light side, my paddling stroke needs a lot of work to try and catch waves and therefore thinking a longer board. Thanks for your input


Go as smaller than you think! At 70kg I'd be looking for something under 6' and 95-110ltrs. That will get you through the learning cycle AND into more performance. Boards are about to get very short, and very volume-y. Have fun!
emmafoils
emmafoils
307 posts
307 posts
7 Apr 2020 5:26pm
I appreciate all the recommendations. I have a nagging concern that I will have trouble paddling a board 6' or less well enough to catch a wave. Wouldn't longer be easier?
bigtone667
bigtone667
NSW
1559 posts
NSW, 1559 posts
7 Apr 2020 7:28pm
emmafoils said..
I appreciate all the recommendations. I have a nagging concern that I will have trouble paddling a board 6' or less well enough to catch a wave. Wouldn't longer be easier?


See if you can borrow a few and give them a test.
warwickl
warwickl
NSW
2360 posts
NSW, 2360 posts
7 Apr 2020 7:41pm
emmafoils said..
I appreciate all the recommendations. I have a nagging concern that I will have trouble paddling a board 6' or less well enough to catch a wave. Wouldn't longer be easier?


The 110l x sub 6ft boards and smaller are excellent for advanced paddling technique skilled guys.
If you do not have this level of paddling skill go for a longer more stable board, e.g. similar to Naish 125 l x 6ft 5in.
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