coming from a long time kayaker (1990 -2012)---class 5 whitewater and distance touring, take this for what it is worth. i tried the sup with a very good board and kevlar paddle. it was just a lot of work compared to a good kayak. terribly inefficient. i had heard of 'the workout'. yep, it was a big workout loading it on the car and back as in way heavier than a kayak. stroking hard was less speed than kayak. any wind made it impossible. but consider i did not come from a stand up surfing back ground but i've surfed many a storm in my surf kayak and whitewater kayak. so my advice, try to use one for at least 3 session before you write the check.
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