Hi all,

I am looking to buy a Race/flatwater/touring SUP, I have been paddling an old 12'6" x 26" plastic sailboard for a few months now and am ready to buy a purpose built SUP.

I am looking at a new 12'6" x 26" Fibreglass no name SUP described as a Race/Tourer.

Or a secondhand 2010 Fanatic Fly Carbon 14' x 28" SUP. Which is obviously a fair bit bigger, could it be too big?

I weigh 78kg and will be mostly paddling for fitness on Lakes in light winds, with occasional downwind run in big chop, and maybe with a race once a year.

Any feedback welcome before 7/5/16.

The Fanatic. All day long.

(Assuming it's in good condition and storage isn't an issue...)

Well as you know they make boards over 18 foot now ..so no not to big ...
I would also buy the 14' fanatic ..
have fun twice bitten ..
you will notice a heap of difference paddling a board that is made for paddling too .

The fanatic you mention is not a good board to down wind at all but is a great cruiser/odd flatish water race for sure.

Length equals glide so the longer the easier but I also think with the right shape a 10ft/11ft could be the perfect crusing/exploring board.

I would go wider than 26" if you plan to go in chop. I love mine, but until you have more time on the water you will spend a lot of time in the water if you go too narrow. 14' x 28" should work - but find a downwinder.

Thanks for all the feedback guy's, I bought the Fanatic, had a awesome 2 Hour paddle in glassy calm conditions on an old stomping ground, Yallourn storage dam (Lake Narracan). Can't wait to paddle it in the 5 km Sunrise Paddle at Lakes Entrance next Sunday morning, part of the Gippsland Lakes Paddle Challenge event this weekend.