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Paddle Board 12 - 14 feet race style advice

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Created by hajohnstone > 9 months ago, 5 Dec 2013
hajohnstone
WA, 10 posts
5 Dec 2013 9:43PM
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Hello there, i have surfed and kited for the past twenty years and have been using some fat standups for the past two. Do you think i would be able to handle a DC 12'6'' that is 25.5'' wide? if not any recommendations. Maybe Starboard Allstar 2013 12'6''. Any advice much appreciated. Cheers.

DavidJohn
VIC, 17569 posts
6 Dec 2013 7:23AM
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How heavy are you?

DJ

hajohnstone
WA, 10 posts
6 Dec 2013 7:38AM
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I am 75 kilos and about 175cm tall

HumanCartoon
VIC, 2098 posts
6 Dec 2013 12:37PM
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hajohnstone said..

I am 75 kilos and about 175cm tall


Should be fine on 12'6 by 25.5, provided you're reasonably fit and not unduly balance-challenged. Best way to find out is try one of course...there are a few DCs over in the West.

NetoMx
26 posts
6 Dec 2013 3:10PM
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And what about the paddle? How big or small would you recomend it forthe same weight and height?

DavidJohn
VIC, 17569 posts
6 Dec 2013 9:40PM
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NetoMx said...
And what about the paddle? How big or small would you recomend it forthe same weight and height?


Imo.. Something about 8" wide.

DJ

hajohnstone
WA, 10 posts
6 Dec 2013 9:17PM
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Thanks for that guys, much appreciated. Looking forward to my first downwinder.



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