Because I am very stubborn and impatient, I am going to ask this question, even though I might get it answered on Saturday. Do any tall (6'4"), heavy riders (114 kg) ride an Allwave 9'10? If so, how does it glide on flat water with the weight? I understand that it is an all-rounder with an emphasis on surfing. I have been chatting with Leroy and am going on Saturday to hopefully demo a couple of the Fanatic boards, but am also curious for any experienced input prior.

I will be purchasing one board to use for surfing and to paddle along side my wife on her (now hers) PSH 10'2, so I am curious about how it glides with a heavier rider. If it surfs great but is slower, then I might have to look at something else. I also understand that it is not a race board, so I am not expecting it to perform like one, just to have a smooth glide and to not be a struggle to get and keep going.

Note: I had not considered this board before due to the shorter size, but Leroy has convinced me to consider it. That and the reviews are glowing with praise for the Allwave line.

Mate I have the 2013 9'10 Allwave, I'm 6'2 ish and a few slabs heavier than you, I get on nicely with it. It surfs well, is stable and capable on flat water but not really a distance cruiser. If you're looking for more flat water with the occasional surf then for your size you should be looking at something in the 11'-12' range with 30" or maybe a little bit more in width and around 200l or a bit more (in the Fanatics the 11'0 or 11'6 Allround would suit). For more surf and a bit of lazy flat water or easy moving between breaks the 9'10 should be on your shortlist.

Go see the RPS guys at the Fanatic demo on Saturday...in the unlikely event they don't have a 9'10 there pm me and we can see about teeing something up if you're in/around Melb..

Over on standupzone, users JimK and Supthecreek know this board well and could clue you in some more.

very user friendly SUPs Allwaves.....really like mine (9ft 6) but they are not one for cruising unless you like a good workout.

I have a different take on it's value as a flat-water board.

I used the 9'10 Allwave as my "Go To" flat-water board for 1.5 years. I was 120 kg when I bought it, primarily for small waves and flat-water, because I already had a 9'6 Allwave for surf (now an 8'10)

I don't time myself and I'm not in a hurry. I just like to spend a few hours a day paddling if there is no surf.

I have paddled many times with friends on 12'6 race shapes and did not hold them back. We were not racing, just paddling along.... the 9'10 is fine.

Heck... now I paddle my 8'10 those same distances. Follow this link to see more about the 8'10 as a flat-water board.
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Naish-Mana-810-vs-Fanatic-Allwave-810/

One VERY overlooked feature of paddling a shorter surf SUP on flat-water..... they fit into small creeks and tight places.... great for exploring the backwaters. VERY stable for picture taking, rougher weather.... Plus super easy to throw in the car..

I am a HUGE fan of smaller boards for casual paddling.

They surf great. Plenty of info here and the standupzone on that.

The 9'10 Allwave definitely has my attention, and will most likely be my second board. I am confident that going for a bigger board to learn on and get the right skills established will pay off in the end. If I had a history of surfing then I might be looking first off for something like the Allwave. It was a bit premature of me to start looking at that board as a first SUP given my height, weight and experience.

I wish I could have tried it this last weekend though.

Human Cartoon, any chance that you will be bringing the 9'10 Allwave with you when we meet up to try out the Atlas?

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Aramathorn said..

The 9'10 Allwave definitely has my attention, and will most likely be my second board. I am confident that going for a bigger board to learn on and get the right skills established will pay off in the end. If I had a history of surfing then I might be looking first off for something like the Allwave. It was a bit premature of me to start looking at that board as a first SUP given my height, weight and experience.

I wish I could have tried it this last weekend though.

Human Cartoon, any chance that you will be bringing the 9'10 Allwave with you when we meet up to try out the Atlas?

One step ahead of you.

I am on a 9'6" All Wave for surfing only. Very happy with its performance, it suits my age and ability.
Though I wouldn't look at it for Stillwater paddling unless I was around very light and only doing short paddles.
Sorry STC not arguing with your point just don't reckon they are a flatware board.
Have fun.
ET.

Allwaves - built for surfing and do it very well for many recreational SUPers but as STC says - no harm in flat watering them. As long as you are happy to take your time. I've used my 9ft 6 on very short coastal trips on a very calm day with no chop and little wind....fine, fun and relaxing.

Made the mistake of doing the same on a choppy day with some wind....not good...the wide nose slows you down big style so if you are also against the wind be prepared to paddle hard and not go very far!!

I have a 12ft SUP and it is more fun to take that out on flat water or longer distance...just more glide and less power needed and I can go further.

Think of it like going from A to B on a bike.......you use a mountain bike it is still fun and you get a work out but it takes a bit longer. Take a race bike with skinny tyre then you go longer, quicker and faster. Up to you how you want to go at the end of the day.