I am looking at getting into some ocean racing, can anyone recommend a good board to start with. I've been supping for a couple of years but mainly with surfing sups. Probably looking at a second hand one to start with and see how i go. I'm 175cm tall and 70ish kg...thanks for any advice!!
There's lots to choose from these days.. but something like this would be perfect IMO.. 
Where in QLD are you based.. So many options, So many options 2nd Hand also.
I wouldn't go narrower than 26 for the ocean. 27/28 for most ocean conditions in my opinion is probably better. 28 wide its stable and you won't be falling in. 26 might be a bit tippy for first board and in rough conditions will find yourself in the drink.. loosing time wasting energy.. I am sure the really experienced guys don't have this issue with 26 or less wide boards though.
Hi thanks for advice, I am based in Bundaberg. Going down to Caloundra for a week next month so will look at a few while down there n maybe demo hopefully...
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There's lots to choose from these days.. but something like this would be perfect IMO..
I think you're in love davidjohn!... Good video mate looks like a nice board!
I have just been through this, suped for 7 years but never downwind or race style, just bought my first, a 14' 2012 Naish Glide 27 wide in carbon, as new for $1000, this board is fantastic, looks like a toothpick, but so stable, and catches a lump very easily. I am 75kg and 177 tall if that helps, hope I got a good deal on the board, feels like it, very happy.
