Wide Surfboards

[bluemarlin04]

I mean I think it def matters how big you are.

I have a large wingspan so paddling a board that wide isn't difficult for me.

26.5 is just 1.5 inches more on each side from a 23.5 wide board.

It isn't like I am paddling a 33 wide SUP.

That being said, I have no idea how anyone could actually SUP it.

 

[racer1]

I was at a kids birthday at the beach a few years ago and there was this tiny grom SUP. I think it was 5'6 x 22 x 3. Shaped kinda like a Merrick Average Joe. Paddled it out and it was really fun. I think it was a Starboard.

 

[rts265]

21.5 is my limit.

1. don't want to get used to something wider than that.

2. start getting neck and back issues

 

[bluemarlin04]

1. don't want to get used to something wider than that.

What is the concern? You will become an average surfer if you start surfing wider boards?