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| - | * [[:surfskis|Main Surfski Page]] | + | * [[:surfskis|Main Choosing a Surfski Page]] |
| - | * [[:surfski_tables|Non-Plastic Surfski Spec Tables with Reviews]] (singles and doubles) | + | * [[:surfski_tables#beginner_surfskis|Beginner Surfski Spec Table with Reviews]] |
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| - | Surfskis are generally considered to be solidly in the **beginner class** at a width of **52 cm** (widest point) and wider. Some may also include surfskis slightly narrower, possibly** 51 - 52 cm** wide, also as beginner surfskis, but usually at that width and narrower you are getting into upper beginner/lower intermediate, as always also varying depending on the hull shape, volume, etc. You can also find **surfski widths** along with **reviews of individual beginner surfskis** in the [[:surfski_tables|Surfski Spec Tables]]. | + | Surfskis are generally considered to be solidly in the **beginner class** at a width of **52 cm (20.5 inches)** (widest point) and wider. Some may also include surfskis slightly narrower, possibly** 51 - 52 cm** (**20 - 20.5 in**) wide, also as beginner surfskis, but usually at that width and narrower you are getting into upper beginner/lower intermediate, though as always also varying depending on the hull shape, volume, etc. You can also find **surfski widths** along with **reviews of individual beginner surfskis** in our [[:surfski_tables#beginner_surfskis|Spec Table For Beginner Surfskis]]. The ultimate determinant of whether a surfski is right for you as a "beginner" is how stable you feel and how confidently you can paddle in one even with some roughness of conditions. Or as Bob Putnam says - in relatively calm water can you confidently set your watch while sitting in one? |
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| "…I absolutely love the way the boat (**//NK Exrcize//** ) paddles. Best bucket of any ski I own. And it is fun and nimble in the bumps. I think all beginner skis are fun to surf. The NK is noticeably lower volume than the **V8**, which makes it a little more exciting because it sits into the wave a little deeper. | "…I absolutely love the way the boat (**//NK Exrcize//** ) paddles. Best bucket of any ski I own. And it is fun and nimble in the bumps. I think all beginner skis are fun to surf. The NK is noticeably lower volume than the **V8**, which makes it a little more exciting because it sits into the wave a little deeper. | ||
| - | I think all the companies make a good beginner boat. **Nelo 520** is the most playful. **V8** has the calmest manners and is the most forgiving in really big conditions. **Think Eze** I am not a fan of the flat bottom and more vertical sides, which gives it lower secondary stability. I have not tried the big **Eze**. (//Ed. Comment - The Eze is discontinued and the Think Zen and Ace or really Think's beginner skis at the time of Zach's comment//) The (Vega) **Arc** is a great boat, though i can’t get into a long term relationship with any of the Vega buckets (See //Zach's [[:kai_wa_vega_2019#vega_deep_bucket_paddling_posture|Comments on Vega buckets]]// ). I have paddled the **Stellar S18S** and that boat is a hoot downwind. More agile and a bit quicker than the **V8**. I have not tried the **Fenn **or** Carbonology** beginner boats, but I imagine they are good as well. I think the main positive attributes of the **NK** are prepreg construction, better price, the best bucket, and lower volume hull design. Mine is prepreg fiberglass. Weighs 27 pounds, is super stiff, and was cheap to buy. Only negative I can think of is low volume for very heavy paddlers." | + | I think all the companies make a good beginner boat. **Nelo 520** is the most playful. **V8** has the calmest manners and is the most forgiving in really big conditions. **Think Eze** I am not a fan of the flat bottom and more vertical sides, which gives it lower secondary stability. I have not tried the big **Eze**. (//Ed. Comment - The Eze is discontinued and the Think Zen and Ace are really Think's beginner skis at the time of Zach's comment//) The (Vega) **Arc** is a great boat, though i can’t get into a long term relationship with any of the Vega buckets (See //Zach's [[:kai_wa_vega_2019#vega_deep_bucket_paddling_posture|Comments on Vega buckets]]// ). I have paddled the **Stellar S18S** and that boat is a hoot downwind. More agile and a bit quicker than the **V8**. I have not tried the **Fenn **or** Carbonology** beginner boats, but I imagine they are good as well. I think the main positive attributes of the **NK** are prepreg construction, better price, the best bucket, and lower volume hull design. Mine is prepreg fiberglass. Weighs 27 pounds, is super stiff, and was cheap to buy. Only negative I can think of is low volume for very heavy paddlers." |
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