Hi Michelle,

Happy to hear you’re considering a second board! Any of those boards would work for you, but it depends what your personal preferences are. The 120 is quick and sporty, while the 126 provides a little more stability and has a more leisurely paddling feel. The 132 has the most volume/stability out of the three, and it’d be a good choice if you were bringing along some gear or a small dog/child, but may not be what you’re looking for in a solo board. Personally, I’m 5’2 and 135ish lbs and prefer the 120.

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions.

I recently purchased the BlackFin Model X as a family board. I’d like to get one of the waterwalkers more tailored to me and can’t decide on which one. I’m 5’4, 135 pounds. Would you suggest the 120,126 or 132?

Thanks!
Michelle

Hi Melissa, I’m actually about the same height and weight as you and the Thurso 120 is one of my favorites that we’ve tested out. For people our size, it’s not tippy at all and will definitely be easier to handle than the 132.

Matt,

That 11′ length is great for both you and your wife. A shorter board will be a little more sporty feeling, but for touring across the lake and paddling with your daughter, I’d recommend going with the longer board.

I am 6’ 2” and 180lbs, but looking for a SUP that can also be used by my 5’ 4” wife and daughter. I am interested in the most solid / performance feeling all around board and thought the Thurso 132 hit the mark. Is the length ok for all, or would you suggest going with the smaller 126 or 120 or a different SUP altogether?

Julian,

I sent this to you via email, but thought I’d also copy/paste that here for other readers on similar situations:
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At 6’4 and 200, I would go with the Thurso 132 over the 130. You’ll like the extra length, and the board isn’t any wider so you’re not sacrificing anything on the touring side of things.

Another board you might want to consider would be the Blackfin Model X. This will be a better whitewater board given it is wider and a little shorter than the Thurso 132. It will be a little more maneuverable in the river, which is nice if you are looking to get into more whitewater SUPing.

The downside to the Blackfin is that you will have to reach over just slightly more to keep your paddle vertical, which comes into play when you are out touring on flat water. At 6’4 it might not be a big deal, especially if the primary purpose of the board is for whitewater, and the paddling around the lake is secondary. Unfortunately, touring vs whitewater SUPing are two very different activities with different board requirements, so unless you buy two boards then you are going to have to decide which tradeoff is more important to you in terms of stability, maneuverability, and speed/tracking.

I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any follow up questions!

I’m torn between the Thurso Surf Waterwalker 126 and 132. I’m 6’4″, 200lbs. I’m new to the sport but athletic and quick to advance. I’ll be paddling on lakes and rivers with some whitewater. Would a more advanced paddler my size go with the 126 as a one board quiver? I understand the tradeoffs (e.g., maneuverability vs tracking), just not sure which direction (shorter vs longer) you see people going more often than not with these all around boards?!

Thank you!

Emma,

Both those boards are very similar in terms of stability, so you can’t go wrong with either of them. The main difference to choose between is that the iRocker is a bit lighter, while the Thurso has carbon fiber rails which makes it a little more stiff (and heavier). Both feel really good on the water, so I’d also recommend going with the one you prefer from a looks standpoint. That might sound a bit shallow…but in this case you really will enjoy either board!

I hope that helps!