The swell chart war looking good and the conditions were perfect to take the Widowmaker surf sup out for a few small waves at our local break in east wittering a local surf sup hub for paddlers who like to get their weekly wintery fix of waves and paddling.
The wittering has long been our local break and especially as 2 local brothers that enjoy the surf its the closest surf spot to us that breaks semi consistently through the winter months. now its no bells beach or pipeline but for us is fun enough to catch a few waves through the year between bigger trips.
Our Thoughts About The Widow Maker Surf Sup
The Widowmaker was designed for just these types of conditions as locals to the Witterings we wanted surf sup that we could use in the south coast waves that don’t have so much power but still have a surf shape and design and can perform in the waves very well.
The widowmaker was our perfect sup for those conditions because of its high volume all in the centre-right over where you would stand, and really thinned out towards the nose and tail making it very responsive in turns but also paddles and catches waves well compared to most other all-rounders.
We have used the Widowmaker all over the UK from all of the local spots from Bracklesham Bay, East Wittering & West Witterings to Hayling island and even our more secret Bognor Regis breaks not to mention all over the west country and Fuerteventura. Its a performance-based sup built for average surf.
Fin versatility allows for either quad or thruster FCS setups, we Built it this way to make it adaptable to the surf conditions your in. The quad set up really lose and fun in smaller surf and gives it a lot more drive down the line in surf spots like east Wittering In West Sussex and help it really bit in the turns in the smaller surf. For the bigger surf, we would switch it to a classic 2+1 set up which helps hold your line in bottom turns in bigger waves
The Widow Maker’s stability is its main talking point as for a surf sup designed for manoeuvrability and performance this sup is so stable. paddling on flat water or through the waves is a real breeze compared to other surf oriented sups. its 32″ width and high volume in the centre also really help you catch waves and make it past flatter sections. that’s why its one of your favourites to use at the Witterings throughout the winter.
Related Posts
How To Paddle a Stand Up Paddleboard “SUP”
How to Paddle a Stand Up Paddleboard Basic Paddleboarding strokes One of the most basic parts of stand up paddle boarding is the paddling it allows you to move around in the water at speed and control. Making sure that you get the most form every stroke will...
Beginners Guide to Buying a Surfboard
Beginners guide to choosing the right surfboard So you got the bug and you decided to buy your first surfboard you have a couple of goes and looking to make that first purchase and commit to the surfing life style, but what one to buy?, One of the most common...
Best Stretches for Surfers
BEST STRETCHES FOR SURFERSStretching Stretching before and especial after a surf session is vital for getting the best out of your surfing performance, The best stretches for surfers should help in a range of movements as well as better long-term contractions of your...
Top 20 Surfing Exercises for Paddling & Stability
Top 20 Surfing Exercises for Paddling and Stability Nothing prepares you for surfing fitness better than surfing itself. There are however, a few things you can do to keep the right muscles in working order and help you surf longer with more power. The following...
Beginners Guide to Surf Safety & Surf Etiquette
Beginners guide to Surf Safety & Surf Etiquette Learning to Surf is one of the most fun and life changing experiences you can have, and for lots of people journey that can last a life time. But before you start it’s really important to have a basic understanding...
Beginner’s Guide to Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP)
Beginner’s Guide to - Stand Up Paddle Board Gettting Started Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. Its popularity is due to fun and relaxing nature of the activity, accessible to all. Its also a great way to give...
