What is SUP volume? How to video

[@perfectgame23]

Once again, just an amazing down to earth, informative video. You guys are so good. Thank you so much.

[@SUPboardermag]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Beau

[@hrburrell7587]

good video. At 200 lbs (90kg) of body weight i went from a 230 liter board to a 185 liter board and i notice a difference in stability, particularly when trying to catch a wave or when paddling in very choppy conditions. going down even more in volume would be a challenge.

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks for the comment HR. Its not always straight forward like you said. Time on the water, how tall you are and the conditions your paddling in all play a part of the volume question too. But as long as your having fun that the main thing.

[@seb9187]

hi this is very random but after 7 years of saving i am finally making my own board!!! i cant wait

[@fernandopereira9261]

nice video :) it helped me to choose my next board,thanks

[@fernandoducla5904]

nice video,it took out my doudts about the buying the next board :)

[@SUPboardermag]

Great.

[@rafaeldecastro1665]

How to calculate the volume in liters acording to specific measures?? For example how do I know the volume in liters of a board that is 8'10'' x 30 x 4.5??

[@SUPboardermag]

It's hard to calculate a boards volume as the thickness changes throughout the shape. They aren't perfect cubes or rectangles to measure. Take a look here that explains how to convert wavearcade.com/hydrodynamics-diy/board-design/calculate-surfboard-volume/ Hope this helps. Beau

[@rafaeldecastro1665]

@@SUPboardermag Thanks, Beau! It helped me a lot! 🤙

[@markhart4007]

Hi, great video! I'm fairly experienced paddle boarder mostly on coastal waters, but not in the ocean. I wanted to get into SUP surfing and got a great deal on a 2017 Naish Hokua carbon pro 2017, 10'8x27x4 100 liter board. I weigh 140 lbs (64kg) and 5'6. As a beginner SUP surfer, do you think with practice I could manage this type of board or should I start with a more beginner sup surf board? I didn't realize how unstable this board would be compared to what I have paddled in the past! Thanks for any advice!!!

[@SUPboardermag]

That volume is quite low and the shape not suitable for your ability. I'd suggest opting for something a little bit wider to help with stability and learning the correct technique. In theory it is possible for you to ride that board, but it is quite thin and narrow to learn on. Hope this helps. Beau

[@skyworks1621]

I made my first sup surfing trip to France and Portugal and for that I bought a Naish Mana 8.5 with 133 liters. I have 71 kg + neoprene... The first day I was really mad because I had a lot of trouble with board sinking and how unstable it was. But the next day I started surfing. Still I think that a 150 liter board would do me better . Or just more time on the water.

[@SUPboardermag]

Your board size sounds about right. The Naish boards always feel slightly smaller in volume compared to other boards of the same size volume. The way they distribute the volume around the board is different to many other brands. Less at the rails and at the back of the board. Which makes the board have better performance but can feel smaller in size. Like the Mad Dog we reviewed here : www.supboardermag.com/2017/03/17/naish-mad-dog-barebones-86-2017-review-advanced-surf/ . You maybe feeling a similar thing. Give yourself a bit more water time and you will dial it in. Thanks Reuben / SUPboarder

[@skyworks1621]

SUPboarder Thanks Reuben for great advice.

[@SkipODonnell]

What metric do you use to calculate the liters using the length x width x height? Do you multiply using inches, feet, etc?

[@SUPboardermag]

You can use cm, but because surfboards are not perfectly rectangular or cubed, you can't really use that calculation.The thickness differs all over so it's usually based on trust by the manufacturer. Hope that helps. Beau

[@coolas]

Your formula is incomplete. To get to the neutral buoyancy, you must add all weights: The rider, but also the board, paddle and (wet) wetsuit. It adds basically 10kg without a wetsuit, and nearly 15kg in full winter wetsuit. Also you must add the pad volume and the extra density of salt water, let's say 3kg for a 80 liters board. So in winter, a 80 liters board will only barely float a 68kg rider, not a 80kg one. In practice however, stated board volumes are often not exact. Be wary.

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks for your comment. You are correct to be exact. This is really to give paddlers a basic idea of how volumes work and to understand them.

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[@achillesmarcos1717]

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[@shanghaimuts]

i surf a 9ft6 longboard and was gifted an 11ft6 SUP for my birthday - absolutely great on flat water. i am 122kg, 6ft and am keen to find something that would allow for some surfing. my current SUP is a tank. what might you recommend (with dimensions) etc please?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hi, Maybe look towards something like the Starboard 11'2'' x 32 Wide Point star-board-sup.com/2017/board/11-2-x-32-widepoint/. Or if you think you might need some more stability look at something like the Starboard Avanti star-board-sup.com/2017/board/11-2-x-36-avanti/. A board like the Wide Point surfs really well we have reviewed it here www.supboardermag.com/2017/01/20/starboard-wide-point-11-2-2017-review-beginner-surf/ . The question you will have to find out is what width of board you are happy riding? Hope that helps Reuben/ SUPboarder

[@shanghaimuts]

Thanks for that. I'll check out those recommendations. Appreciate the prompt reply. I'm keen to get into sup'ing now. Lots of fun. I'm sure we have those boards here in N.Z! Cheers

[@sergiomartins2789]

Hello, i have begin in a whooper 10, 168l and i jump to a allwave 9 with 158l past 2 years i made a custom honuhele board with 8,2 and 125l and i have 90kgs but works....litres matter but Shape make it work

[@SUPboardermag]

Sounds great, nice one.

[@stavrosfotiadis9156]

I currently have the same as your first and building a 8'2" I'm 85kg can u send me a picture of your 8'2" ( to see the sape ) because it is my 1st time building :)

[@felipeduque4620]

What about racing?

[@SUPboardermag]

Good question. We're going to put together a feature about this one.