Surfski vs. SUP paddling
8 years 7 months ago #26001
by photofr
Ludovic
(Brittany, France)
Replied by photofr on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
Yeah, cool story about the headstand.
I started doing headstands on boards back in 1981. My board was 4'6" and by far, the craziest thing I did on the board wasn't double flips or anything... just a headstand while inside of a tube at Kaiser. Those were the days.
I started doing headstands on boards back in 1981. My board was 4'6" and by far, the craziest thing I did on the board wasn't double flips or anything... just a headstand while inside of a tube at Kaiser. Those were the days.
Ludovic
(Brittany, France)
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8 years 7 months ago #26052
by photofr
I guess our opinion will differ.
Downwind: very different fun, but it is usually a little easier on a surfski.
Upwind: more fun on saurfski, and way more easier on a surfski.
Sidewind: super fun on a surfski, and easier on a surfski.
Flat water: way more fun on a SUP, and so much easier on a SUP
Long Distance: way more fun on a SUP, and so much easier on a SUP
Using the technique below, I can paddle straight for 6 hours or 45km without thinking twice.
Ludovic
(Brittany, France)
Replied by photofr on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
I guess our opinion will differ.
Downwind: very different fun, but it is usually a little easier on a surfski.
Upwind: more fun on saurfski, and way more easier on a surfski.
Sidewind: super fun on a surfski, and easier on a surfski.
Flat water: way more fun on a SUP, and so much easier on a SUP
Long Distance: way more fun on a SUP, and so much easier on a SUP
Using the technique below, I can paddle straight for 6 hours or 45km without thinking twice.
Ludovic
(Brittany, France)
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8 years 7 months ago #26053
by andis
Replied by andis on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
Ok, looking at your pic on your starboard I understand where people perspectives could differ - I am 6'5" and weigh 102.5kg; mostly above the waist. I find upright paddling a challenge, and I expect that my elevated center of (much greater) gravity may have something to do with it.
As such I am prepared to admit that some of my previous comments on the topic were somewhat exaggerated and should be taken with a bit of salt - and some sense of humor
As such I am prepared to admit that some of my previous comments on the topic were somewhat exaggerated and should be taken with a bit of salt - and some sense of humor
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8 years 7 months ago #26055
by photofr
Ludovic
(Brittany, France)
Replied by photofr on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
I am about 1/2 your heights and 1/2 your weight 
Keep in mind that I use a board that is quite unusual: it's nearly 18 feet long, and only 22.5 inches in width, so there's plenty of glide to enjoy. Judging from your weight, I hope you have made the leap away from a 10 foot board that doesn't glide well on the flats.
Clearly, and without a doubt, I benefit from a longer board, but truth be told, you would greatly benefit from a 16-19 foot board with about 26 or 27 inches in width. It may change your entire outlook on the sport of SUP, and provide a much better glide for you.
Keep in mind that I use a board that is quite unusual: it's nearly 18 feet long, and only 22.5 inches in width, so there's plenty of glide to enjoy. Judging from your weight, I hope you have made the leap away from a 10 foot board that doesn't glide well on the flats.
Clearly, and without a doubt, I benefit from a longer board, but truth be told, you would greatly benefit from a 16-19 foot board with about 26 or 27 inches in width. It may change your entire outlook on the sport of SUP, and provide a much better glide for you.
Ludovic
(Brittany, France)
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8 years 7 months ago #26056
by Cpdsyd
Paddling a surf ski is far more efficient, width being the main reason, wind resistance being another. Sustainable speeds are much higher in a ski period.
I have 4 SUPs, 1 ski. And even as a fairly new surfskier - read wobbly and poor technique (but getting better!) - the above applies.
Replied by Cpdsyd on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
Hi mate. I disagree strongly, sorry.photofr wrote:
Flat water: way more fun on a SUP, and so much easier on a SUP
Long Distance: way more fun on a SUP, and so much easier on a SUP
Paddling a surf ski is far more efficient, width being the main reason, wind resistance being another. Sustainable speeds are much higher in a ski period.
I have 4 SUPs, 1 ski. And even as a fairly new surfskier - read wobbly and poor technique (but getting better!) - the above applies.
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8 years 7 months ago #26071
by AR_convert
Here's a video just for you
Always looking for the next boat
Replied by AR_convert on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
Fath2o wrote: Hey wait a minute... I am inclined to be offended by your comments.
Here's a video just for you
Always looking for the next boat
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8 years 7 months ago - 8 years 7 months ago #26086
by Uffilation
Replied by Uffilation on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
add SUP trans atlantic to the list of posting #25931
www.bateaux.com/article/22661/traversee-...ique-stand-up-paddle
www.bateaux.com/article/22661/traversee-...ique-stand-up-paddle
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8 years 7 months ago #26111
by Fath2o
Replied by Fath2o on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
Just can't help but think some kind of lightweight low profile very streamlined displacement hull might be a better option? Maybe store more supplies below the waterline near the center?
But what do I know!
But what do I know!
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8 years 7 months ago - 8 years 7 months ago #26134
by Uffilation
Replied by Uffilation on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
fath2o,
yep, a lot of stuff above the waterline that should be under it. Gaya suggested that too I guess by turning it upside down
plus:
yep, a lot of stuff above the waterline that should be under it. Gaya suggested that too I guess by turning it upside down
plus:
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8 years 7 months ago #26163
by photofr
Ludovic
(Brittany, France)
Replied by photofr on topic Surfski vs. SUP paddling
Here's a positive thought about SUP:
When it ocean is a little "too calm", when you still can't quite take your flat water Olympic style K1, when you are NOT going to go paddling because you fear you're gonna get bored, that's when you definitely want to reach and grab your SUP for cross-training. Nothing boring about it.
When it ocean is a little "too calm", when you still can't quite take your flat water Olympic style K1, when you are NOT going to go paddling because you fear you're gonna get bored, that's when you definitely want to reach and grab your SUP for cross-training. Nothing boring about it.
Ludovic
(Brittany, France)
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