hi, I'm 195cm and about 135kg looking for my first SUP. mainly flat water, rivers, inlets etc with some small waves. I was looking at Sunny King Bamboo 11'6"which is 30" wide v Starboard Avanti 11'2" X 36" wide. Both boards recommend the same weight range and no doubt theStarboard AST will be more stable but also nearly $1500 more for a package. Any suggestions or recommendations for a big guy. Thanks

IMO the 30" wide board is too narrow..

I think you need something at least 34" wide..

Check out the price of the 11'6" x 35" Mana..

Here.. www.naishsurfing.com/product/mana-116-soft-top/

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Paddy73 said..
hi, I'm 195cm and about 135kg looking for my first SUP. mainly flat water, rivers, inlets etc with some small waves. I was looking at Sunny King Bamboo 11'6"which is 30" wide v Starboard Avanti 11'2" X 36" wide. Both boards recommend the same weight range and no doubt theStarboard AST will be more stable but also nearly $1500 more for a package. Any suggestions or recommendations for a big guy. Thanks

Avanti. Width is what ya need for a first board ..
star boards are pricey .

Thanks

Thanks.