10′7″ Takayama Alii 3

Board Name: 10′7″ Takayama Alii 3
Manufacturer: Surftech
Length: 10′7″ Width: 27.5″  Volume: 140L  Weight: 11.5 lbs.
Weight Range: 150-200 lbs.  Skill: Intermediate to Advanced

From the website: Takayama’s Alii range of SUP’s are geared for wave riding. With a rounded pin tail and thruster fin set up, these are the most progressive SUP boards on the market, designed for serious surfers wanting to crossover to SUP surfing.

Evaluators said:
“Turns good; nose rides sweet; a little tippy”  (Intermediate Male 190 lbs.)
“Easy to catch waves; speeds up well; not easy to balance–great intermediate/advanced board”  (Beginner Female 140 lbs.)
“Great for noseriding! Turns good; little tippy; would be better in big waves”  (Advanced Male 210 lbs.)
“Beautiful to ride; smooth longboard feel; fast–holds rollers until they break; excellent acceleration; races down the line; and easy to catch swells”  (Intermediate Male 170 lbs.)
“Easy to get to the nose; feels just like a Takayama longboard (awesome); a little tippy for a 10′7″ but who cares”
“Too tippy for small waves–let’s take it to some big ones–I’ll ride it!  Easy to turn, narrow”  (Intermediate Female 150 lbs.)

Summary: Highly rated by all testers for surfing.