Would the 8'6" work as a SUP board for a 5'10' female?
1125994
A female friend tried the 8'6 and found it quite challenging to stay up. Although I'm sure a little practice would be fine. She ended up going with the 9'6 board and loves it. Very easy for her to stay up on.
2099659
Not very well, because the board wouldn't fit in the slings and could slide off. You need wider stands for a SUP
1208495
Yes, I am 5'6" & female....it certainly works......enjoy what follows. anna P.
1505285
I bought one for my 10 year old. I am about your size, and don't think I would trust it. With the length of the board, it has a lot of flex to the board when I start to step on it. Note that my tendancy is to fall off the things, so I don't know how long it would actually hold up.
15349
I would say "yes" to that. I'm 5'8". I do fine with it but it wouldn't work for someone much taller in my opinion. It is adjustable.
894650
I don't think so. My wife uses this size paddle and she is 5'9". If you are going to error in paddle size - always go longer rather than shorter.
913176
We have 2 boards. Both are about 10 feet. Unless you are too heavy for the specifications of the board, 10 feet will be fine. Make sure you look for a 6 inch thick board. They are much more stable than the 4 inch boards.
716264
I can see it possible, but not for long.....I usually ride with my feet out on top (too crampy for my legs) and I'm 5'8 and it works fine, but there were a few times where the balance seemed to be off. Worth a try doing it though
128717
I think it will. I am 5' 6'' and there is plenty of room on the slide board for someone who is taller. It should be able to fit pretty much anyone.
720742
Yes. I am pretty sure you would be happy. I am 6'2" and my wife is 5'8". When adjusted properly either of us can ride it comfortably.
1403256
no, the board is poor quality, could be a paddle board for kids, it is only 6 feet, a paddle board are usually 9' foot up.
2047867
I don't think so. I am 5'8" and it works just fine. This is a great model. It is made better than their earlier versions - stronger and out of better material.
2044589
I bought this last year and it is working well on a 5 ft platform. It is a steep dropping slide. The platform height won't effect the steepness of the slide. It will however effect the bottom drop off, it will be further off of the ground. At 5'8", I would consider the six foot version of this slide.
51464
I am 5' 4" and have a SUP that weighs 22 lbs. I am able to balance the SUP on my head, tilt one end higher and rest it on the rack while I walk backwards to get the rest of the board on the rack. I don't know if I would be able to do that with a board that weighs twice as much but you may be stronger and taller than I am. I prefer to load our two boards when the two of us can help with the process. It is possible alone.
1529502
Hey. So my sister and I have done tandem on this board. Together we weighed about 330 and it was hard to use the board(the balancing part was super hard). The board sunk deep in he water but it did not flow over the top of the board. I suggest getting a taller board closer to 12 feet that can handle more weight.
1668530
Peter, as long as the bag is intended for an 8 foot board, it should be okay. I would contact the guys at Curve, and ask them first, if you are feeling uncertain about this though. Contact the seller here on Amazon or Curve also has a web site. The company is run by surfers, not suits, so feel comfortable asking them real surfer questions! I own two of their bags and am happy with 'em both.
988945
I can't imagine that you could. I am 5'10" and I have to bend my knees a bit. Your knees would be in your chest. I would recommend you look at a 10ft boat at a minimum.