I am 6' and 104kg.
I have been surfing since i was 10 - although my fitness and time have seen my focus shift to mainly surfing with my 2 boys (9 and 11). We surf through summer and the about every 2nd or 3rd weekend through winter. About as much as the kids sport permits.
I bought a 10' Mctavish - surfs well but I am exhausted after 45min as I am constantly balancing it. I then bought a 10'6*35' board second hand - great fun, stable and with a double concave holds a wave and I can stay out for 2 - 3 hours.
I am keen to get a board that has more stability than the Mctavish but enables me to extend my surfing. Even after a year of the bigger board I still find the Mctavish hard work so I use the 10'6 90% of the time.
I have been looking at the Naish 11'6 Nala but am interesting in any advice I can get.
All comments will be much apreciated.
Not sure on the new Nalus but I still have a 4yo 11'4 great board I will never sell but it is a bit corky and big esp. for the surf...
I posted a similar thread here which you might get some suggestions from www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Which-board-for-fun-surfing/
Out of the boards I've demoed the Laguna Bay 10'2 is a great fit. There are lots of options demo as much as possible & pick what suits you best - good luck.
thx I am keen to demo a number of boards and make sure i get the right one.
Failing loosing 25kg which I would love to do - I am keen to get a board that I am stable on and surfs well. The paddle out to my local break (Flinders - Big Left) is torture on the Mctavish (I spend the paddle thinking about not falling off rather than the surf) but better to surf on than the 10'6 which is a handfull above 4' waves. I put this down to the width, 35", so my logic was a bit longer and narrower for my next board.
I am hoping to get as much feedback from all guys arround 100kg and then get out and try a handfull of boards.
I like my Nalu 11'6" and I am about your size. Not sure about its serious surfing performance tho because we haven't got any big waves here in Cairns. It feels pretty stable and doesn't sink with me on it which is a big plus :-)
i sound like a broken record but the fanatic allwave 9.6 is probably the best all round board for the 100 kg plus surfer. Mine is more stable than my 10 foot mana and is fantastic to surf and paddle. its small enough to throw around but stable as a battleship. go and demo one, theyre perfect for experienced heavier surfers. I spent 6 hours out at avalon point on mine a few weeks ago. As reference im 106 kg and have been surfing for over 30 years.
Hi,a few have mentioned the Corban EZ10 check out the website.I have just listed one for sale ,10 weeks old its just a bit big for me in the surf ph 0425 269 109 happy to share my experiences just about all good I was 93kgs on purchase of board down to 87at present Daryl
I'm 6'2"100kg & surf an 11'6" Nalu & can tell you it surfs great!!! It is great in late take offs due to its rocker & also surfs quite loose due to the same reason. It has a very broad sweet spot which doesn't require you to be running back & forth on it to get it working. Nose rides awesome too. I recently traded it for a 2012 Starby Blend 11'2" & 3 weeks later was back in my mates shop swapping it back again. The fun factor of the Nalu is just awesome for guys our size.
I have a 9'5" Widepoint also & that is a fantastic board too but its completely different to the Nalu & requires alot more work to stay upright while paddling out & catching waves.
Go the Nalu mate. You won't be dissapointed 
Thanks guys,
So far a couple of comments on the Naish (I read a worrying blog on a guy who bought a wooden 11'6 and it snapped after a couple of surfs in small surf which makes me think the AST is more the go).
There is little to support my theory that a bit longer (10'6 to 11'6) and thinner (35" to 29") will maintain stability but be better for surfing - maybe I am delusional
but good support for:
- fanatic allwave 9.6 (reads well with design)
- Laguna Bay 10'2 (most encouraging desription of demo day -sounds great)
- Coreban EZ 10x34 (intitial thoughts are that it is a bit close to my existing board)
Just noticed a comment on the Nalu that is very positive - sounds exactly what I was thinking. Now very keen to get on these boards and give them a try.
Sounds like there are a few 100kg old surfers having a lot of fun and getting a few more waves which is great.
All comments and thoughts are fatastic and much apreciated. Especially comments of experience with the boards.
Caltrano you should also have a good look at the new PSH Hull AA.
From what you are saying it could fit the bill nicely-
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/PSH-Hull-Paddler-close-up-with-GoPro/?whichpage=1&SearchTerms=hull,aa,paddler
I've def had some of the most fun surfs on the 11'4 Nalu and still do The new 1 should be even better. Worth a try...
Caltrano,
I made the choice to go short and stay wide for the stabillty so went for the starby Hero 9x33 and am loving it at 6'2" and 105kgs , Also have the pro 9'1x29 it is a great shorter option super loose but it can be a little bit of hard work at our weight. I found the Hero nice and loose but with the rounded nose you can get right up there or surf from the back. Otherwise the option is Longer and thinner but you shouldnt need to go over 10'6x30ish unless a mal/longboard style sup is your thing. Good luck
Thx guys - all very much appreciated - will now get down and demo these boards - will post how I get on.
