Board Name: 11’6″ Bill Stewart
Manufacturer: Boardworks
Length: 11’6″ Width: 28 5/8″ Volume: ? Weight: ?
Weight Range: 70-270 lbs. Skill: Beginner to Advanced

From the Boardworks website: A new concept in SUP design. S-Rail, Hydro Hull bottom and winged tail all contribute to a unique board that surfs as well as it paddles. 2+1 fin setup.

Evaluators said:
“Turns quickly for its size” (Beginner Male 250 lbs.)
“Paddles well, not as stable as other big boards” (Intermediate Male 190 lbs.)
“Tracks well; loose for it’s size; turns well off the tail” (Intermediate Male 190 lbs.)
“Very pretty; hard to carry for a female” (Beginner Female 180 lbs.)
“Too big for me” (Advanced Male 170 lbs.)
“Super easy to catch waves” (Intermediate Male 140 lbs.)
“The pad is too short” (Advanced Male 170 lbs. & Intermediate Male 185 lbs.)
“Step rail is good in a wave, but unstable when paddling or standing” (Intermediate Female 115 lbs.)

Summary: A unique design that aims to overcome surfing limitations of large SUP boards. Evaluators rated it good in surfing, low in stability, moderate in cruising. More advanced surfers (intermediate) rated it higher overall.

Beautiful design

Out at daybreak.

John Chiu is back from a ride.