Comments on: C4 Waterman Holoholo

By: evan

evan — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:54:38 +0000

If you are just paddling in flat water then a big board is definitely more comfortable. The Holoholo has mounts to attach handles and other gear which makes it handy. For a cruising board it is a bit tippier than the Angulo 11′9 or Surftech Laird 12′1″ but it’s also more streamlined and a bit faster. I’d give those a try also if you can. They are all pretty durable. The Angulo also has screw mounts to attach handles and gear although you can easily use the NSI ones and attach them. http://www.standuppaddlesurf.net/2007/12/30/installing-handle-mounts-for-a-stand-up-paddle-surfboard-at-wet-feet-hawaii-part-1-video/

By: paddledaddy

paddledaddy — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:56:50 +0000

Thanks evan, I am trying to arrange a demo. I am 210 lbs, intermediate paddler. Is there another board you would recommend for exploring bays, fishing, coastal cruising, in and out? We really don’t have the open water swells on the Florida Gulf Coast that you have in Hawaii. But lots of coastline, bays, and barrier islands to explore and fish.

By: evan

evan — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:36:02 +0000

I think that depends on a lot of things. i.e. weight, ability, conditions, etc. I find that I use the Holoholo more as an additional board to bring friends on. That’s because I have access to a lot of boards though. Going downwind I prefer 14′+. Surfing I want something that’s specific for the situation, etc. I think you should demo one a few times to see if it makes sense for you. That’s always the best.

By: paddledaddy

paddledaddy — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:03:45 +0000

How about a follow up on the HoloHolo. Is it enjoyable to live with as a do a little bit of everything except serious surfing board or is it never the right board for the day because there is always another board that is a better choice. I am interested in one of these if it offers enough stability for fishing. I am trying to get my paddle board quiver down to 2 one for surfing and another for fast paddling/exploring/fishing, so it makes sense that I need to buy another board to reduce the total number right?