Great board 7’7" x 20, 110L. All carbon layup, proprietary foam (doesn’t absorb water). I love this board, but am ready to go down in volume (72kg rider). This has been a great board for me mostly DW sup, but a bit of light wind winging as well. At these dimensions, this would also be an excellent PW board for learning/lighter conditions. A couple of dings professionally repaired, zero structural issues. I’ve used with Cab, Takuma, foil tracks length and positioning suits any modern-ish (2021 and later) foils. Comes with bag. located Seattle area.
Good looking board. Have been thinking about getting into these long boards for sup foiling. Interesting that they call it narrow but still at 20". How is the stability of this board for someone getting into sup foiling?
Hey George, this board was my 3rd board, but definitely the easiest in terms of board speed and stability (mostly a function of length).
I went from a custom 6’7" x 20, 87L (very difficult as a first board)
to an Armstrong V1 96L 6’8" x 19.5 (had good success, but still wanted more length), to the Appletree…
The board shape, it’s length, and the relatively lesser board thickness (less “corky”) all contribute to good stability. I was finally able to have success in sloppier/crossed up conditions with tidal current inetracting with wind swell. The low profile nose means less swing weight, and the profile is a subtle teardrop shape. Definitely not too narrow as a first board. My friend who’s new to SUP DW got a 7’7" x 22, and wishes he had gotten the narrower version (20") like this one. What’s your weight, etc? What are your conditions like?
Hey Matt, thanks for the details on your prior boards, that helps a lot. I am just starting to consider getting into sup foiling. Have proned for the last few years. I have seen my friends on their sups getting into non breaking or barely breaking weak swells and am jealous. I am 160lbs and mainly surf here in so cal in ground or wind swells.