[Craig T]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

I know - don't knock it until you try it, but it seems to me why should I go spend $1,000-$1,500 on an SUP setup when I can just drag out my kayak? Either paddle or surf - it seems silly to me to surf with a paddle. Kind of like snowboarding with a ski pole.

I don't disagree. I still spend 90% of my time in the water on a 6'6" Al Merrick. The SUP is really just a good way to stay in shape one days too small to surf or too mushy. A paddle gets you moving so fast you can catch anything. I've had 50 yard rides on waves that never even broke….No way you could catch them on a surfboard.

I use the race board most, paddling 5 miles from Ventura Harbor to the pier and back a couple days a week. I really love it.