7'4 vs 8'5 vs 11'3

How the 3 boards rank in knee high surf.

Stability-
1) 7'4 Manatee
2) 11'3 windSUP
3) 8'5 Inlet Runner

Catching Mush-
1) 11'3 windSUP
2) 7'4 Manatee
3) 8'5 Inlet Runner

Speed-
1) 11'3 windSUP
2) 7'4 Manatee
3) 8'5 Inlet Runner

Most Fun in knee high surf-
1) 11'3 windSUP.......I could surf this board for hours. It just puts a dopey smile on your face

I think the 3 boards fit their design intent. The 8'5 Inlet Runner for moving around the inlet, tracking down quality surf. The 11'3 for turning nothing into endless fun. A must have board for us. The 7'4 Manatee, for turning less-than-epic days at the pier into something a little more spicy. The Manatee is a good choice for someone wanting to go short, without needing the skills required by the 7'8 Dumpster Diver. The 7'8 is still going to be the ruler, when surf is epic.

7'4 Manatee

Jacky