Nice man ! When I was out surfing the other day I notice some SUP guys and said man looks like fun thinking of getting a SUP bout want like a 7-8 performance board
Handy comparison Rick So the Flow is simerlar in stability to a creek of a bigger size? Because it had a little more width. I'm going to look at an 8'10 Flow tomorrow, is there anything that one does better(compared to the creek)than the other? Or any conditions one is better suited to? Coming from my 10'2 ONE I'm not sure i could feel the difference between the 2, not at my beginner level
Hi Kingley boards compared: Flow is 8'10 x 31 1/8 @ 134 liters Creek is 9'4 x 32 @ 148 liters The Flow is quite stable for a performance board The Creek 9'4 is easier overall than the 8'10 Flow, but then, it is quite a bit bigger. I actually much prefer my 9'4 Creek to my 8'10 Flow I get better performance from a board I am comfortable on and has enough surface area to carry through weak sections and low power situations. Both are a big jump from the ONE 10'2 At a beginner level, I advise to drop down slowly, so you don't end up halting your progression. For a deeper dive... email me at supthecreek@gmail.com send me all your stats: Height, weight, age, where you surf, what your current ability level is, how you feel on your current board, fitness level and tolerance for challenge
Rick. I took my 8’8 Speeed (121L)today in 1-2 ft slop . Like you say it’s ok when moving but when stationary can be a nightmare . Based on what you say in this vid I assume that an 8’10 Creek (125L)would be way more stable than the 8’8 Speeed. The 8’7 Flow (121L) I would assume would be more tippy than both but at 8’10 I think is too big. The 8’10 Creek would also be a better paddler than the 8’7 Flow
The best way I have found to compare the Speeed and the Creek is purely by volume, since the widths are so different. At equal volume, the Creek is noticeably more stable. Since the 8'10 is 4 liters more, I would feel confident saying it will be a solid improvement over your 8'8. I have surfed the 8'7 Flow, but only paddled an 8'10 Creek once. The 8'7 Flow was a huge challenge, but I got some rides.... the 8'10 Creek was noticeably more stable in chop, but still a big challenge for me... there were no waves. Size to Size, the Flow is more stable... but the Creek is a far better paddler. As to the 8'10 Creek being too big, I can only give my personal thoughts. I have a 9'2 Speeed, an 8'10 Flow and my 9'4 Creek...... all I use is my Creek. I am getting a 9'1 Creek soon, and am really looking forward to see how a smaller size stacks up in stability and performance. Best to seek other riders thought on the Creek... they are getting out there now and reviews are popping up.
Nice man ! When I was out surfing the other day I notice some SUP guys and said man looks like fun thinking of getting a SUP bout want like a 7-8 performance board
So 8'10 flow was one of the best stabilty wisr?
Yes, the Flow is very stable for a performance board. It has a wide spot above the sidebites, that makes it quite solid.
Nice Job Creek.
Handy comparison Rick
So the Flow is simerlar in stability to a creek of a bigger size? Because it had a little more width.
I'm going to look at an 8'10 Flow tomorrow, is there anything that one does better(compared to the creek)than the other? Or any conditions one is better suited to?
Coming from my 10'2 ONE I'm not sure i could feel the difference between the 2, not at my beginner level
Hi Kingley
boards compared:
Flow is 8'10 x 31 1/8 @ 134 liters
Creek is 9'4 x 32 @ 148 liters
The Flow is quite stable for a performance board
The Creek 9'4 is easier overall than the 8'10 Flow, but then, it is quite a bit bigger.
I actually much prefer my 9'4 Creek to my 8'10 Flow
I get better performance from a board I am comfortable on and has enough surface area to carry through weak sections and low power situations.
Both are a big jump from the ONE 10'2
At a beginner level, I advise to drop down slowly, so you don't end up halting your progression.
For a deeper dive... email me at
supthecreek@gmail.com
send me all your stats:
Height, weight, age, where you surf, what your current ability level is, how you feel on your current board, fitness level and tolerance for challenge
@@rickweeks
Thanks Rick
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Thanks Creek
Rick. I took my 8’8 Speeed (121L)today in 1-2 ft slop . Like you say it’s ok when moving but when stationary can be a nightmare . Based on what you say in this vid I assume that an 8’10 Creek (125L)would be way more stable than the 8’8 Speeed. The 8’7 Flow (121L) I would assume would be more tippy than both but at 8’10 I think is too big.
The 8’10 Creek would also be a better paddler than the 8’7 Flow
The best way I have found to compare the Speeed and the Creek is purely by volume, since the widths are so different. At equal volume, the Creek is noticeably more stable. Since the 8'10 is 4 liters more, I would feel confident saying it will be a solid improvement over your 8'8.
I have surfed the 8'7 Flow, but only paddled an 8'10 Creek once.
The 8'7 Flow was a huge challenge, but I got some rides.... the 8'10 Creek was noticeably more stable in chop, but still a big challenge for me... there were no waves. Size to Size, the Flow is more stable... but the Creek is a far better paddler.
As to the 8'10 Creek being too big, I can only give my personal thoughts. I have a 9'2 Speeed, an 8'10 Flow and my 9'4 Creek...... all I use is my Creek. I am getting a 9'1 Creek soon, and am really looking forward to see how a smaller size stacks up in stability and performance.
Best to seek other riders thought on the Creek... they are getting out there now and reviews are popping up.
Rick Weeks Thanks Rick. I think once I have saved some $ the 8’10 Creek could be the best board to add to the quiver .
Great review Rick👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Robert... it's always fun to do head to head comps and see how each board fits in.
Rick, this was the review you mentioned. And I happen to have two of these boards 🤙🏻🙂 (Sk9/2&Sp9/2)