Laird Hamilton worked with shaper Bob Pearson to develop these new models. The 14' coast rider is designed for long distance paddling and racing. The coast rider's sleek design glides effortlessly through the water gaining speed with every stroke. Length: 14′fins: Box Laird Hamilton is one of the most famour extreme athletes on earth. Raised in Hawaii, Laird made a name for himself by taking on the largest waves the Pacific ocean could produce. To keep fit in the off season, Laird resurrected the sport of stand up paddling more than ten years ago and now offers a full line of SUPs starting with the original models designed with shaper Ron House. These boards are the top selling SUP's in history for their stability and performance.