Paddled a V12 for 12 months in all conditions, found it too tough in large mixed conditions, moved to new V10 model & paddled for last 6 months in conditions up to 2-3m swell 30+ knot winds, I'm more confident in all types of conditions. Miss the speed of the V12 on the flat but that's the trade off. Anything over 4m swell, I drop back to my daughters V8, way more fun
If you can get a hold of a Vajda Hawx 46 give it a go, pretty similar to the new V10 I think.
Bio
- 90kg, 183cm, paddling 90+% in ocean conditions for 5 years. Prefer downwind.
- Epic V12 1G, V10 1G/2G, V10 Sport, V8 & V8 Pro
- Stellar SEI 1G/2G, SES 1G/2G, SEL 2G, SR 2G & S2E
- Vadja Hawx 43/46/52
- Think Evo II 2G, Ion 1G
- Fenn Elite S, Swordfish S
- Nelo 560M