Board Name: Laird 12’1″ Softop
Manufacturer: Surftech
Length: 12’1″  Width: 31″  Volume: ?  Weight: ?
Weight Range: 100-260 lbs.  Skill: Beginner to Expert

From the website: Designed specifically for standup paddling, the Laird standup paddleboard has a wide and thick template with a flat bottom for stability. Low rocker for speed and pulled in tail for maneuverability.

Evaluators said:
“Big and stable”
“Nice stability and balance”  (Beginner Male 170 lbs.)
“Easy for anyone, super stable” (Advanced Male 200 lbs.)
“Needs a lot of rail pressure to turn, but its smooth”
“Good in waves for its size”  (Intermediate Male 245 lbs.)
“Easy to catch waves” (Beginner Male 260 lbs.)
“Too big for me to carry”  (Beginner Female 125 lbs.)
“Pretty heavy, good stability”  (Beginner Male 175 lbs.)
“Nice deck pad (full)”  (Advanced Male 220 lbs.)
“Good speed, good for cruising”  (Beginner Male 210 lbs.)

Summary: The original proven Laird, a great board for mid to heavyweight beginners and intermediates. Rated almost identically to the Tuflite version of this board: highly in paddling and cruising, good in surfing.