Surftech Generator
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Overview:
Paddle Board Highlights
Who is it for?
The Generator is a beginner-friendly, non-inflatable board, offered at a pretty affordable price ($1,395) but has a premium look and performance. The board is very stable, lightweight and has some gorgeous looks. The bamboo construction really makes the board stand out. The Generator is best suited for short-range paddling around the beach and dock and is a great board that the entire family can enjoy. Its premium look and lightweight feel alone warrant Supconnect’s “A” grade.
First Impressions
We’ve had the pleasure of reviewing the Surftech Generator over the years and have seen the evolution of the board design. For the 2024 Generator we reviewed it in its all-new Madera construction. (Note: the Generator has multiple construction options and designs that may alter board performance). At first glance the board is gorgeous, taking the minimalistic approach when it comes to graphics and whatnot. Sometimes boards can be over-designed so we like that Surftech continues the minimalist approach here and lets the beauty of the bamboo shine through all on its own. Speaking of the bamboo – this is part of the new Madera construction that features sustainably sourced timber which is a very nice and thoughtful feature to have here. The board features also take the minimalist approach with only having the bungee cord on the nose available as an add on. And the fin setup is 2+1 so there’s some versatility there that helps based on the conditions you want to paddle in. So, if you’re looking for something with tons of bells and whistles, this might not be the board for you. BUT, if you’re looking for quality, durability and sustainability, the Generator in the Madera construction is a great option for paddlers of all skills and sizes. On the water, the board felt sturdy and stable and had a nice glide to it. Nothing too fast but definitely not slow either, which is what you would expect for an all around board. The board is still incredibly stable and works as an all around board that can surf, cruise in flat water and is a board that the whole family can enjoy.
Benefits
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Primary Use
All-Around UsePaddle Boards fall into two broad categories, All-Around and Specialty boards, with all-around designed primarily for recreation while speciality boards for top performance in specific disciplines
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Durability
Very DurableDurability is largely a result of the board construction and shape, with more durable boards typically carrying more materials (added layers, PVC, etc) and as such adding to the weight.
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Stability
StableStability is a product of construction and shape, where boards w/ 30”+ wide and 200+ liters in volume offer plenty of stability for your AVG adult while a board under 26” wide is a challenge.
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Glide
AverageGlide is a result of board shape and construction, w/ boards weighing under 30lbs and designed for racing offering best glide while recreational boards normally being on the slow side
Learn more on the Surftech website.
Features
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Dimensions
10'6" x 32" x 4.4"Industry standard in board dimensions reads: L (length, from nose to tail) x W (width, from rail to rail at midpoint length), and H (height, from top to bottom of board at midpoint length).
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Weight
25.1 lbsStandup paddle boards tend to fall into 4 different weight classes: extremely lightweight (under 20 lbs), lightweight (20-28 lbs), average weight (28-35 lbs), heavy (above 35 lbs).
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Volume
167 LVolume is a key metric to determine how much weight a board can carry. Boards w/ 200+ liters offer most floatation with boards under 150 liters typically for high-performance surf
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Capacity
n/aCapacity is the max cargo weight a stand up paddle board can carry, considering not only the paddler’s weight but whatever else the paddler may choose to carry alongside him/her.
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Add On's
BungeeAdd-on’s include bungee cords, a minimalist way to haul things; connexsup, which allows for all sorts of attachments, even fishing rods; and FCS II/Connect, for easy fin instal.
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Handle
Ergo WellHandles directly affect carrying ease, with external grip handles (Liftsup & EZgrab) offering most comfort, Internal Ergo Grip the mid-tier comfort, and box handles as least comfortable.
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Holders
NoFishing rod holders and/or paddle holders can make paddling that much more pleasant, esp. when needing holders for the rod or having a safe place for the paddle during yoga.
Sizes Available
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Previous Versions: 2019
If you’re looking for a best in class all around board look no further because the Supconnect Award-winning Surftech Generator is it. The Generator has gotten a new skin for 2019 and boy does it look good. The board is still incredibly stable and works as an all around board that can surf, cruise in flat water and is a board that the whole family can enjoy. The flatter rocker makes it a pleasure to paddle and the board also tracks really well. All in all, the board is just a really good combination of color coordination between the traction pad and the color on the board, rails, and graphics up on the nose. It’s an excellent all around board, something that you can even put up on a wall to display. Highly recommended.
Previous Versions: 2018
Previous Versions: 2017
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