I'm early 50's, 186 (6-1) and a tad under 95kg when I'm wearing a PFD and I've had a swim!

I've paddled for a number of years, initially on a Fanatic HRS 12-6 x 30.5 and recently on an iSUP 9-8 x 32 and I paddle for fitness and recreation and don't plan to race competitively. I'm after help choosing a SUP for Perth's river paddling (and occasional ocean).

Perth's a windy place and I would like to be able to paddle easier into the wind for paddling loops, the occasional wave ride back and also catch some boat wakes. Most of my paddling is on Perth Water (city foreshore) or around East Perth. I also paddle occasionally from the Narrows Bridge and, if I can get a lift and the wind is "good", up or back to Point Walter.

Can you make some recommendation on current and recent models that I should consider.

Thanks

Fitzsup said..
Naish 14' glide can't go wrong

Yep that's what I have and it's great as long as your not racing, lived in Perth for along time so I know what your up against and it will serve you well.

Thanks for your recommendation - one option locked in.

I noticed reading the Merimbula 2017 thread that Nozza has picked up a Sunova Search (12') - the website indicates it does a bit of everything too. Has anyone experience of the Sunova Search or a Yob Downwinder.?
I'm guessing that the Atlantis Venom. another 12' allrounder would be a tad too narrow.

Thanks

Hi
I actually took out 12 foot Venom in tidal waves with strong wind yesterday and was essentially doing a mix of paddling up wind , then surfing and down winding - repeat. Essentially mini downwinders or as I term it "Downsurfing".
The Venom is so versatile . At 64kg I find it super stable. It was really windy yesterday and heaps of chop and the nose kick was of immense benefit in ensuring that I didn't nose dive on downwind run

hi Alistair.I'VE got a few boards ...12, 14,11.4 ,....i paddle in wind also .
and the best size for this is a 14 ,at least you will make ground ,and down wind with EZ
i have naish boards ,but thats the size i would target ...14/28

Tardy said..
... i would target ...14/28

Thanks Tardy, you're agreeing with most of the people who have offered their advice
I was just checking that there are no shorter options.