COREBAN - 12’6

Paddler Feedback - Justin Bing

20 Feb 2011

Dimensions: 12'6 x 29” x 5"

Literage: 226.1 Litres

Features:

Double leash plugs.

Carry handle.

V front deck and added gutter in top deck allow for
excellent water run off especially in open ocean swells.

Available in Hi Tech Carbon Kevlar & Pure Range Production.

My Feedback:

I’ve been paddleboarding for around 6 months and am fairly new to the racing aspect. I have had the opportunity to try a variety of boards in various conditions. In the racing and downwind aspect of paddleboarding I have become most comfortable on the Coreban 12’6 for the following reasons.

The 12’6 is an easy transition into racing from waveriding as it is incredibly stable and allows for easy turning. I tried out out both the 11’6, which was really fun for down winders and easy to turn but lacks the ability to get a lot of speed, and the 14’, which allowed me to go a lot faster and was fun in calm winds and flat seas, however it lacked the stability of the 11’6 and I found it difficult to turn. The 12’6 is definitely the board that I felt the best on allowing for both stability and speed. This is my choice of board for downwinders especially in strong winds as well as slalom races as it allows for easy maneuverability around the buoys and control on waves if you are lucky enough to catch one on your way in.

After 6 months on a variety of boards, I have decided that the best option for downwind, rough seas and high winds above 25 knots, would be the Coreban 12’6”.

Justin Bing