MCTAVISH STAND UP PADDLE BOARD INFO
The McTavish SUP range consists of 3 performance models that have been developed at McTavish HQ over the past 12 months, and there's something for everybody in the range.
The 10 footer is a perfect platform for beginners, and the 9'6" and 9'0" offer high performance riding for the intermediate and advanced customers.
Bob has worked extensively with Ray Gleave, Alan Atkins, and many other SUP customers to get these boards to the cutting edge of SUP design. The boards borrow heavily from proven surfboard models in the McTavish range, so performance is guaranteed.
9'0" SUP MODEL - The 9'0" McTavish SUP is the highest performer in the SUP range, suited to conditions 3ft and over, right up to 8-10ft. The template is narrow in the nose, like a conventional Shortboard, and features a single flyer tail template, which narrows the tail width, as well as providing a pivot point right under your feet. The rails are also just a blown-up version of a performance Shortboard rail, giving maximum control and feedback. The Quad + centre box fin set-up allows for a variety of fin configurations, to suit the riders preference. This board is for the advanced rider from 60-90KG, and light-weight intermediates.
9'6" SUP MODEL - The 9'6" McTavish SUP is a perfect all-rounder, suited to beginners under 90KG, and intermediate/ advanced riders under 110KG. The 9'6" has a fuller 'fish' style template, with a bit more width in the nose and tail, and fuller rails. This give maximum buoyancy and control while paddling, but doesn't compromise on performance when you get going. The double flyer tail design brings the template in where your feet pivot the board, for easy rail to rail surfing. Best suited to waves from 2 to 6-8 ft. The Quad + centre box fin set-up gives maximum versatility, and practical features like the centre carry handle and EVA foam deck make this an easy SUP to live with.
10'0" SUP MODEL - The 10'0" SUP is the workhorse of the McTavish range, able to handle beginners up to 100KG, and advanced riders up to 120KG. This board has plenty of floatation, but still rips once you're moving. The template and rails borrow heavily from our successful 'Carver Fish' model, and the rocker profile is more progressive than a lot of larger SUP's. The twin-flyer tail template brings in the tail width for more response off the tail, while the straighter rail curve allows for stable walking, and extra trim speed. The Quad + centre box fin set-up allows you to start out with a 2+1 set-up, getting a feel for the board, and move onto a quad when you want to loosen things up. This is one for the bigger guy, looking for real performance.
The McTavish range of SUP boards will be available in Australia in October 2009, USA in December 2009. For the rest of the world please contact your local dealer
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SIZES
length width thickness Volume surfer weight
9'0" 29" 41/4" 131ltr 90kg/200lbs
9'6" 291/2"" 41/2" 150 ltr 80kg/175lbs - 110kg/230lbs
10'0" 30" 41/2" 162 ltr 90kg/200lbs - 120kg/260lbs
* surfer weights are based on board volume and rider being at intermediate skill level.
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CONSUMERS REVIEWS FOR THE McTAVISH STAND UP PADDLE BOARD

mike sagan from s.a., australia says:

have been doing sup for around a year now,and i thought it was time to venture 100% into the surf side of things.being 100kg,the 10'0''s volume/dimensions seemed to be a great big guy's board....but the best was yet to come! this board just goes off!bottom to top turns were extra speedy and tight for a 10'0''.the board also has reasonable glide in the flats,and its wave catching ability was unreal.the bottom contours also allowed the board to be 'pumped' down the line,and generated amazing speed.the deckgrip was super grippy,and the finish top of the line as you would expect....enough said!if your a big guy lookingf for an sup for surf,you'll be as stoked as me with the mc'tavish 10'0''....go and get one!



alan atkins from NSW, australia says:

I have settled in on the 9'6 SUP mainly because i want to retain my noseriding as part of my repertoire. Like other reviewers I have found the "glide" when paddling and the easy turning when chasing peaks, are big assets of this model. The waves I have ridden have been small to medium range and I have only used the tri-fin setup so far. It definitely has a sweet spot for planing trim and catches waves easily. It holds a good edge through turns which gives you confidence to push a bit. I am also very happy with the control off the inside rail as you move into the area "two steps forward" of your paddling position. Like a longboard it holds a line here which allows you to drive into a fast wall rather than only stand back and be more tentative. A bit more width in the nose and some concave have made it a noserider but a delicate touch is still required. Like the 9 foot SUP model, it has solid control off your back foot when you are coming around and through fast sections. It has retained a lot of " longboard feel " I think. All round it has met my expectations, nice to paddle, stable, fast and loose on a wave.



chuck herwig from Playa Jaco, Costa Rica says:

Just got the new 9'0" McTavish SUP and its insane , ridden it in head high surf and smaller and just love the agility of this board . I surfed Hermosa the other day and got it so far up on the lip that I feel freefall style back to the bottom , A REAL FLOATER on an SUP ! Heres a photo and if you wan to try SUP come on down , we have nice selection to rent as well ! PURA VIDA



Jamie Willems from Qld, Australia says:

The McTavish 9'0" SUP is the magic board, it has the best of both worlds as it has great looseness on the wave and a nice amount of rail volume so the board maintains speed through your turn setting you up for the next section. The rail volume adds lots of stability for paddling through the line up and getting to the wave you want which makes it user friendly. I have come down from boards around the 10'0" mark and still find this board an easy transition and am loving the manouverability it offers. McTavish Sups are the dream board!



John Peard from NSW, Australia says:

I'm 86kg and have ridden a Naish 11'6" for 3 years; since most of my SUP sessions are 'in the surf' I decided to find a smaller board. I demo'd a handful of boards in the 8'6" to 9'6" range; for me the McT 9'6" is the best compromise between paddling stabilty and on wave performance. McT boards are known for functional design and I'm finding this board very predicatable and user friendly. Great paddling manouverabilty in the line up makes it easy to chase down a shifting beachy peak, spin around and catch it. Paddling out through the whitewater is much easier than on my 'big board' just go for a few short sharp paddles on each side to get moving straight, in the soup. On a wave it's just another great McT, the quad is skatey and fast, yet still paddles suprisingly well. As a thruster set up there's definitely a different feel and will probably suit bigger surf really well. The deck grip is brilliant, I wasn't sure when I first saw it (thought it looked slippery) but once it's wet it's perfect. I've heard some negative banter about the handle placement, but my 9'6" is well balanced to carry (as good as on the Naish and no one complans about them). So far so good, thanks for a sick board. JP



alan atkins from NSW, australia says:

I have used the 9 footer a few times now but only in small surf so far. I used the tri-fin setup so i could compare it to my other SUP. I am only 68kg, so it has very good buoyancy for me and paddled well. It has nice balance when paddling and it is very responsive allowing you to turn easily and change direction with only a little paddle and weight change. Its perfect in the lineup. Punching out through the whitewater the pinned nose is an asset as it doesn't catch as much water and chasing the peaks is easy with its paddling manouvreability. It has a very light feel when your on the wave [a great asset] and I found I needed to be positive on my front foot to drive down into the face when there was a bit of an offshore wind. It has a positive feel through bottom turns, due I think to its sharp rear edges and tail rocker and is easy and controllable in cutbacks, where you can carve through the turn or snap it around. When running a section it has very good rail control which allows you to pull it back into the face. Some of the other SUPs I have ridden seem to be pushed out and you cant easily hold your line through the section. It has good speed and rail to rail transition and you feel you want to experiment and push hard with your surfing. I have only scratched the surface of the potential of this board and I am sure most riders moving from other boards will find it has plenty to offer them in performance. I want to get it back!!!



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