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Doable step down –
Loco 7.10ft (glass)
http://locosurfing.com
The model tested here came in highly
durable glass sandwich construction with
an eye catching raspberry spray job – if
you’re looking to make a statement
then this colour certainly delivers that!
Quality and finish of the 7.10ft is top
notch, although we’d suggest
upgrading the fins to K4 performance
rather than plumping for the plastic
standards.
Further info :
http://locosurfing.com/prod
uct-category/boards/standup-paddleboards/shortsups/
Heading out to the take off, the 7.10ft
is surprisingly stable for all but the
heaviest of riders. It may take a bit of
getting used to, if experience of small
SUPs is limited, but after a while being
proactive about the deck will become
second nature.
Price:
£699
CONCLUSION
Loco’s 7.10ft surf SUP is a
real winner for those
looking to chuck some
spray at their local surf
spot. Accommodating a
wide variety of paddler
weights, the majority will
find it best when the waves
are standing vertical and
clean. Lightweights will
have no trouble in mushy
waves and neither will
heavier but more
experienced riders.
Carving well, it’s a smooth
and satisfying ride and
brilliant fun off the top.
Check out the brand’s 7.4ft
for even higher surf
performance.
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With a steep face bearing down,
the Loco picks up waves with
ease and a few extra paddle
strokes ensure lightning speed
into the bottom turn. As with
all performance surf SUPs, if
you really want to rip then
learning how to generate
increased speed (by pumping
the board up and down) will
increase rewards.
Carving is smooth and effortless
while off the lip moves are superbly
gratifying – especially if timings are
spot on to connect with the lip. Likewise,
if riders just fancy sliding down the line then
this is fine; although consider Loco’s nose rider if
you’re erring more along these lines.
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Popping over moderate white water is
achievable with a brace paddle stroke being
employed to keep riders upright, while speed
out back is respectable. Once beyond the
flotsam riders will need to position themselves
in a slightly more critical position to ensure
waves are caught. This may take a
bit of practice for those stepping
down board sizes.
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Loco’s 7.10ft performance paddle surf SUP offers a ‘doable’ step
down vehicle for light-to middleweights wanting a sled to rip
and shred. With its generous volume and width, relative to
overall size, it’s a board designed with Euro waves in mind (i.e.
mushy and less than perfect), while remaining a good choice if
conditions turn on.