I’m the same mate, I’m 130kg, wide in the hips and struggle to fit into skis and live very remote. I know I fit a V10sport, the nitro640 was too tight. I’ve been paddling a sipre 575 and it’s seriously twitchy… I’ve become used to it though and there’s nothing better for stability than time in the boat.

Nice one mate, it definitely does a lot of things well...!

They’re all good skis, very difficult to compare brands as they always have a different feel. If you can get in them, go for it.

@@MarkSundin Thank you Mark. I sadly don't have access to the think skis but have tried a gen 2 EVO in the past and really like how the footwell was below the seat.

Under for sure, by quite some margin actually.

Yes you could if you wanted. These skis are fast enough to break out though, and fast enough if you know what you’re doing to get in front of the impact zone on the way in.

You’d have to try it mate, you may not fit into the bucket for starters. I probably wouldn’t be taking a 12kg ski out in breaking beach surf either, so tend to pull the spec ski off the rack for that stuff.

Yes I’d say it’s definitely easier to paddle than the Swordy, a little more stable but with many of the old Swordfish S’s characteristics in moving water.

It would definitely be a large step up if you've never p[addled a ski. The V8 would be a getter choice if you want to go out in the waves straight away.

Both skis are fine for lighter paddlers, layup doesn't make a huge difference, if anything the heavier ski will sit down more in the water absorb the fizz better.

@@MarkSundin thanks for the response. Do you think V10S should be okay for smaller paddler?

@@elroybeauzec4155 yes but it's an elite ski, nothing like the V9.

@@MarkSundin what is the V9 then, more beginners entry level?

@@elroybeauzec4155 that's why I go to the trouble to do a full video review mate, if you watch it you'll be really clear...!

Umm, did you watch the review dude…?

@@MarkSundin Yes dude, No mentions to other boats of different brands in the same category in flat in terms of avg speed. Correct me if Iam wrong and apologies if I did not pay attention

@@deepbluewaterful mate it’s something I don’t actually care about, I’m the wrong guy if you’re looking for a flat water speed comparison, they are called surf skis for a reason.

@@MarkSundin Ok I see. Me too prefer linking runs mate. But sometimes we ask on social media, also for friends or for other "types" of paddlers to have a wider knowledge about the subject. Not all of us are ready for waves. Thats all. Peace and nice waves

I haven't actually paddled one mate, so I can't help you on that one.

If you've never even tried a ski, the V10 Sport would be a very demanding intro. The V7 is the best compromise.

steveeb yes I believe it’ll only be available as a custom order from now on.

It would just depend on your hip size. The Boost has a slightly wider bucket than the V9, you’d need to get in one to see. You’re the same size and weight as me so most likely fine.

Covered in the video mate. It’s a long answer

Great that you’re out in the water in anything that floats. You’re talking about an entirely different craft there, all the best. As to sitting on the seat, I’ve done several 100km races in these craft and you’ve never sat in something as comfortable, the ergonomics favour good posture, and correct technique.

@@MarkSundin surf skis seam very similar to s.o.t. yaks. But more length and thinner and streamlined. I kinda wish I got the v17 instead of the eddyline 14. Inwas just worries about the width. The eddyline is mega stable though it has strong points, good for lesuring and fishing.

Yep as I said, completely different craft, for a different purpose. Anything that gets you on the water is a good thing.

@@MarkSundin what I really want to do with a watercraft is paddle between islands. Island hopping in the Cedar Keys, Key West, Dry Tortugas, any near land Island let's say 20 miles or less. I want to craft that will efficiently do that. I road trip in winter time for three months at a time and I usually go to Florida so... the eddyline was about eighteen hundred bucks. The v17 is right around that in the states it's about 1700 on the website. I don't know if that includes the rudder or if that's an extra option. I love my eddyline but for distance it's taxing so I'm looking at what my options are and the v17 looks like the start of what I'm looking for but Man..the price of the V8 in the V10... you got to really want it. I think I'm still in denial phase.