GEAR : feedback 12'6 CM !!!

Jean-Paul shares with us on the forum his impressions about the 12’6 Couine Marie : “2nd exit, 10 km this week with the 12’6 “CM …
After some small positioning adjustments, I found the good glide of this board very quickly. Habits on my 14′ Proto Carbon were to change slightly …
Lightweight and stable board, easy to turn. Buoys with a little practice, it must be good ! I could not help but compare the time on my usual route between the 12’6 “and my 14 … This route is 10.5 km and has no short turns. The wind was exactly in the same direction and substantially identical in strength.
Average speed at 14′ Proto Carbon GONG : 7.7 km / h.
Average speed in 12’6″ Couine Marie GONG : 7.43 km / h.
Conclusion: it’s normal that 14′ rigid be quicker, especially without important turns, but I am amazed that so little difference between the 2 boards. I look forward to using the 14 ‘!!!” SUPer : Jean-Paul en GONG SUP 12’6 Couine Marie inflatable. Source : Team GONG SUP, stand up paddle au top pour les courses.