When it comes to choosing your Board, you have to take into account the discipline you are looking to focus on, so you make sure you’re making the right choice.
Note that in theory any Board can do almost anything. So choosing at the first glance is a real learned technique. Here, we are talking about an optimisation of the judgment when choosing for those who hesitate.
What do you want to do?
The program of each Board shows a dominant trait in its behaviour. The first thing to do is to identify YOUR desire, then the ideal Board will be simple to put in front of you because our ranges are very clear-cut.
Surfing:
If you only plan to surf with your Couine Marie, turn to the ShortSUP range. Three sizes are available (7’5, 8’5 and 9’5). These Boards remain accessible to those who want to go SUP in the waves but for whom transport or storage space is a real problem.
For those who are passionate about Noserides, the Couine Marie Longboard 9’0 and 10’0 are perfect for cross step surfing with their integral pad! Not forgetting that they are also very well suited for short cruises and outings.
Cruising and surfing:
If you’re looking for a Board that can play on both fronts, cruising and surfing, the Couine Marie Allround range will totally meet your expectations. Fast when paddling and with good wave skills, this Board has become a best seller for its versatility. Two sizes available: 10’6 & 10’9.
Cruising:
In this program, our Couine Marie Cruising range is ideal. Voluminous and wide Boards for total stability. You row with a lot of comfort and their nose point ensures that you row through the chop with a lot of efficiency. If you are a beginner, if you want to enjoy long rides alone, or with a light passenger on Board, these Boards are made for you.
Intensive Training and Racing:
Whether you’re a competitor or a sports enthusiast, the Couine Marie Race range is ideal for you. Available in two lengths (12’6 & 14’0), the narrow profile of these Boards allows you to row fast and get excellent performance for weekend races. These Boards are available in different widths for maximum comfort and performance.
Family fun all the time
Our Couine Marie Family range is the ideal inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board to enjoy on the water and share good times with family and friends. Offer great rides and hilarious surf sessions for two, three, four or even six riders, for memorable memories. Available in three sizes (11’0, 15’0 & 16’0).
SUP Whitewater
The Couine Marie River has been designed to provide you with the best whitewater experience possible. River rafting, whitewater navigation, and static wave surfing, this Board is perfect for those conditions.
SUP for Fishing
The Couine Marie Fishing is the SUP Board dedicated to fishing. It is wide, especially at the tail to be as stable as possible when you load or handle your fishing gear. The front third of the Board is tapered to keep good paddling rhythm and to glide smoothly. The thickness of 6″ provides all the necessary volume for the loading capacity and comfort. It is equipped with all the accessories to get out and lure in some fatties in serenity 😉
Conclusion
Everyone has their own style, their own desires. It is fundamental to start by clarifying all this before questioning oneself on the Board.
You can also undersize or oversize the Board in each “program” to adapt each type of program to a level of radicality and comfort and to suit your needs.
It is therefore necessary to integrate the comfort/performance compromise in order to choose the size of Board you want in a range.
Generally speaking, when looking for an Inflatable, it is a mistake not to give priority to comfort.
But spending time inflating a big Board can also be a brake to the actual practice.
So you have to balance between oversizing and undersizing.
It’s up to you 😉
Find these inflatable SUP on the online shop.
Shaper : Patrice Guénolé and his GONG SUP inflatable Couine Marie.