SUP MAG Review – The Longbow
The Don is our big board for big distances, its our high performance SUP for touring, fitness, and racing. Its all-around streamline design is perfect for flat-water performance, recreational users as well as open ocean long distance competitors looking for a board with great, speed and glide. we wanted to see what Sup Mag UK editor and chif had to say about our long bow so we gave it to Tez who has reviewed hundreds of sups for SUP MAG UK and knows a thing or too about stand up paddleboards.
What Tez Had To Say About The Long Bow SUP
“The brand’s Long Bow 12’6 is another addition to a steadily increasing high performance range”
“Billed as an open ocean speed machine the Long Bow features a pronounced concave running along its hull to an equally pronounced V”
“On the deck the LB’s nose is designed for water shedding with comfortable carry handles, positioned in all the right places”
“In full carbon form it’s an easy SUP to carry – its light weight ensuring a swift entry and exit from the brine”
“The LB’s sharp boxy rails make for a stable ride. There’s a good deal of secondary stability also enabling it to be railed onto an edge and reduce drag. Even at 25” (narrow for some) there’s more usability than you’d imagine and prospective riders – experienced bigger boned paddlers shouldn’t be put off”
“While certainly not a specific downwind machine the Long Bow is an admirable lump runner. It also surfs proper waves without too much hassle”
“A complete revelation the Long Bow is quick on glassy water – much faster than we anticipated! Without chop and flotsam trimming the SBS results in efficient release through each stroke. Add in easy manoeuvring and you have a potentially lethal sprint racer with the right pilot”
“Looking every bit the polished product it is the SBS Long Bow 12’6 is a full power carbon speed needle that handles open water environments and sheltered stretches with suitable aplomb. Versatile enough for both racing and touring (with experienced paddlers atop) it’s a smooth transition from bumps to glassy conditions. Eye-catching, performance orientated and cost-effective – what’s not to like?”
The Long Bow is also the board of choice for our SUP Team rider Nacy who competes using the longbow around the Canary island and lives in Fuerteventura. To check out how Narcy finds the longbow click the link below
Related Posts
10 Simple Ways Surfers Can Go Plastic Free
why go plastic free?For a long time the world has seen pictures and videos of rubbish piling up on to beach all over the world floating in the water of desert islands or even the great pacific garbage patch creating an impenetrable trash island. this has been brought...
SUP MAG Review The Widowmaker Surf SUP
We got in touch with Sup Mag UK Again after they last tested our Widowmaker 8'3 surf SUP a few months earlier. They wanted to give our biggest Widow Maker (9'1) ago and compare what they found to the 8'3. we happily obliged and sent over a brand new 9'1 widowmaker to...
How To Wax A Surfboard
How To Wax A SurfboardWax has been used for years to help surfers gain traction and grip to their surfboards in water. Traditionally a surfboard is quit slippery in the water and without wax or traction pads I would be difficult to paddle and ride. Most surfboards...
Never Wax Your Surfboard Again
Never wax your surfboard again Waxing a surfboard can be a tricky task if you don't know what you were doing, tropical warm cool and cold water wax as well as base coat there is quite a few different waxes you'll need depending on the conditions if you want to know...
10 Reasons Smoothies Are Perfect For Surfers
Do you like smoothies now I know what your thinking smoothies aren't just for the hipsters, they are actually an incredibly powerful way of eating that can have incredible effects o your surfing. Pro surfers like Kelly Slater, and Stephanie Gilmore have talked about...
SUP MAG REVIEW – Navigator
The SUP Mag Review Our Navigator has been our best selling sup for the last 3 years and for good reason, its one of our most versatile all round Stand Up Paddleboards we offer. Ideal for beginners just starting out looking for s stable platform that's easy to paddle...
