There’s a big trend within stand up paddle surfing at the moment to go toothpick size with your stick. And yet, this simply isn’t possible for some of us. Finding yourself on the wrong side of 80kg prohibits paddlers sweeping around on micro SUPs – but should this matter anyway?

And what about longboard style SUP surfing? Check out tall, short, fat or thin – choosing your perfect (SUP) mate, as I investigate this.

Are micro SUPs the way to go? (Pic Joe Thwaites)