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Volume Question for 85kg paddler

Created by LoudounSUP LoudounSUP  > 9 months ago, 4 Mar 2021
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LoudounSUP
LoudounSUP

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4 Mar 2021 6:29pm
The 2020 NSP Ninja (14'0x22) has an advertised volume of 250.6 Liters. I see that all the online volume calculators tell me that I should be fine but I'm wondering from experienced paddlers...will this volume (~ 250L) to weight (85kg/187lbs.) work out for me? My weight fluctuates 5kg (80-85) depending on the season, so I'm currently at my max weight.
LeeD
LeeD

3939 posts

5 Mar 2021 1:17am
Depends on width of board and how your balance is.
LeeD
LeeD

3939 posts

5 Mar 2021 1:17am
Depends on width of board and how your balance is.
LeeD
LeeD

3939 posts

5 Mar 2021 1:19am
22 is good for experienced paddlers with excellent balance.
Antho
Antho

VIC

516 posts

5 Mar 2021 9:34pm
22" is doable but normally pretty hard work for the majority of us mere mortals.
cantSUPenough
cantSUPenough

VIC

2131 posts

6 Mar 2021 11:10am
Yeah, the volume will be the least of your worries. 22" is scary narrow to me.

I have a 14' board that is 26" wide. Given that you are higher off the water on a thick race board it is already a bit tippy, but the width bothers me. Any side-on chop makes me wobble. It is fast, but the lack of stability means that I have not used it in a few years.

So, unless you are 4' tall, or have super balance, 22" will be too narrow.
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