I went to a GetOutdoors on-the-water SUP trial day a couple years ago and compared the Versa with several different touring-style boards (surftech, laird maybe? - seems like all more expensive than the Versa, as I recall). For as much as I was able to stand & balance on them, I much preferred the speed and ease of the glide in higher-end flatwater SUPs. But, at well over 6' and well over 250lbs and well-fading athleticism, it was all I could do to get up and down on them without falling. I really couldn't see fishing from them at my age, size & balance.
The Versa was by far more stable, but also felt much slower in the water. I wanted to go faster. I could definitely see fishing as an option on the Versa. I also like the hybrid action you can get from a Versa with the seat options. Some of the others can do similar with a cooler.
I'm jealous if you can rock the paddleboard for exercise and fishing. I've always wanted to justify one, but it does not seem to be in my future unless I get a lot smaller, lighter, more nimble and maybe even younger. Looking forward to the rest of your story...
The Versa was by far more stable, but also felt much slower in the water. I wanted to go faster. I could definitely see fishing as an option on the Versa. I also like the hybrid action you can get from a Versa with the seat options. Some of the others can do similar with a cooler.
I'm jealous if you can rock the paddleboard for exercise and fishing. I've always wanted to justify one, but it does not seem to be in my future unless I get a lot smaller, lighter, more nimble and maybe even younger. Looking forward to the rest of your story...
