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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 (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 the [[: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? | + | 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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