Author Topic: 12'6" Surftech Competitor  (Read 1683 times)

kelvinpumba

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12'6" Surftech Competitor
« on: November 17, 2014, 01:47:41 PM »
Hi has anyone got one. Like look but after something stable as coming from starboard big easy. But want something faster but still stable.

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Re: 12'6" Surftech Competitor
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2014, 10:06:24 PM »
I don't have one, but once did.  I would say the Competitor is a lot less stable than a Big Easy.  The two boards are completely different designs, although the dims appear somewhat similar (12x32 vs 12'6x29). The Competitor is a stable for a race board, but you can't compare a race board to a cruiser.
Depending on your size/flat vs ocean paddling, etc, you might want to consider a Surftech Bark Laird 12'6 or even 14'.

Mike

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Re: 12'6" Surftech Competitor
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2014, 09:05:34 AM »
I have one. It was my first board and its a great first board that will be fun even when you are more experienced. 
That said, I would get a 14',  not a 12-6.
Its more flat water, but works good in chop. Not the best for down wind and waves because the cutting bow Steers. If you stand back and get bow up, you can ride a wave.

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Re: 12'6" Surftech Competitor
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2014, 10:16:51 PM »
I had a 14 and it was epic. Wishing I hadn't sold it :(
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