North Nugget for beginner?

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DHo

7 posts

DHo

7 posts

10 Feb 2016 1:53am

Hi guys, battling light winds at the moment. Considering getting a North Nugget, but how user-friendly would a directional be for a beginner? Already have a Zephyr but it's still not enough, my board is only a 135 North X-ride (65kg rider). Winds rarely above 13knots...

bigtone667

NSW

1559 posts

bigtone667

NSW, 1559 posts

10 Feb 2016 9:04am

A north nugget will be good to learn on but different from a TT. And it will also work well in light winds.

I started on a TT and within three months switched to surfboards/directionals and have never gone back.

Peterc150

VIC

710 posts

Peterc150

VIC, 710 posts

10 Feb 2016 11:17am

North Nugget is ideal directional for a beginner. Great flotation and upwind ability means its easy to use and to learn to gybe (eventually). A newbie buddy (very keen surfer) started using one around his 6th session and has never gone back to a TT. I also use my Nugget most of the time now as it is so versatile.

DHo

7 posts

DHo

7 posts

10 Feb 2016 11:28pm

Went out on my 7'2" mini mal today to see how I'd go riding strapless. To my surprise had no trouble getting up, edging, etc. The biggest drawback was the size once I was off and floating around with it. Now I'm considering saving money and just using the mini mal on those light wind days (every bloody day), or can anyone convince me to do otherwise?

bigtone667

NSW

1559 posts

bigtone667

NSW, 1559 posts

11 Feb 2016 6:41am

If it works for you and you are enjoying it, why not. There is no real rule on what works.

nigelw2

VIC

237 posts

nigelw2

VIC, 237 posts

23 Feb 2016 9:07pm

I'm a keen Nugget rider and have also played around on a 8ish foot mal a few times in light wind which was a bit of fun
Unless the cash is gunna hurt get the nugget, it does everything the mal might , just much better, it's chalk and cheese, the mal just isnt designed like a kite board

Shark Biscuit

NSW

341 posts

Shark Biscuit

NSW, 341 posts

24 Feb 2016 11:08am

Nugget is an awesome board and very beginner friendly as a directional. First time I stood on a directional was the new nugget and I got used to it very quick. The extra flotation helps 'push' against your legs so you don't fall off as quickly. It's a superb board as any owner will tell you (I'm not one of them yet).

Medic

74 posts

Medic

WA, 74 posts

24 Feb 2016 9:18pm

Kajo said...
Nugget is an awesome board and very beginner friendly as a directional. First time I stood on a directional was the new nugget and I got used to it very quick.

+1 Great board - my first ever turn was on the Nugget! Takes a bit to get used to as a lot more weight on the front food, but very forgiving!

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