I've just purchased a new Laird Surfer 10'6 x 30 Red Bamboo from Coastal Life in Western Australia. Damian (0419 994 100) gave me a great deal on the board and postage. The board was sent from WA to the Central Coast of NSW, and the board arrived safe and sound (great packaging). I found the advertisement for this board on Gumtree, below is the link: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/north-fremantle/surfing/brand-new-10-6-laird-surfer-stand-up-paddle-board-save-550/1151004386 After surfing the board a couple of times I can recommend it as a great all round board, the board is ideal for longboard surfing and for those point breaks like Crescent Head in NSW. The board is stable, and gets onto the wave easily. Once on the wave the board glides well across the face of the wave, and when you put the back foot back it is quite easy to turn.
Just after some advice in relation to a smallish longboard style SUP? After going through a few different boards I think my personal preference is for a longboard type SUP that still retains a little glide & speed on a wave, but not one that is too long or not too wide.
9'0" long by about 29"/30" wide seems to be a good fit for me. Currently either the Fanatic Stylemaster or Imagine Icon (in 9' versions) are of interest.
I'd love to hear some feedback on anyone that has ridden either? Especially the Icon, they seem pretty high performance but I have never actually seen one on the flesh.
The other alternative is a 9' Laird. I've just sold a 9'6" so think I know what I would be in for there, and was looking to get away from the massive wide nose on the Lairds, but also interested if anyone thinks they would be comparable to the others listed.
This new traction grip product from RSPro looks good. Anyone know if the local distributor is planning to bring it in? I can't find it on the .au website.
