Hi all,

I'm looking for some advise on board choice.

I currently paddle a Naish ONE inflatable SUP (previous car didn't have roof racks) but I'm now looking to move to a hard board. I've narrowed the choice down to two and would like to "keep it in the family"

I'm deciding between the 2015 Naish Glide GS 12'6" x 30 or the Javelin 12'6" x 28 GX

The vast majority of my paddling is spent flat water touring but I'd like to get into the waves a little more and maybe try my hand at some downwinding. I'm looking for a good stable board with a great glide. I'm 78kg.

Really keen to hear people's views on both.

Javelin 12'6 x 28"
Far superior board, super stable - makes a great tourer too.
I have one in my garage!
Cheers
Michael

The 12'6 x30 (assuming you mean the latest one) is a LOT of board, at 78kg way more board than you need. It's also fairly heavy for getting it on and off the car. It's really better suited to the 100kg+++ units.

Thanks all for the great feedback.

How much difference does the 2" make to the stability of the board ?

That's the plan. Hoping to try them both at a demo day this Sunday up at Terrigal.

Hi Caveman,

I went to a demo day on Sunday and took a number of boards out for a spin

- Glide 14' x 30
- Jav 12'6" x 26 LE
- Jav 14' x 28 LE
- Jav 14' x 28 GX

Everybody's feedback was spot on !!!

Took the Jav 12'6' x 26 out first, couldn't believe how light it was !! It absolutely flies but it was a little tippy for me. It was fantastic on the lake but I'd be doing it tough in a bit of chop. Then took out the Jav 14' x 28 LE - Absolutely fantastic ride. Stable and super quick !! followed by the Jav 14' x 28 GX. Another fantastic ride but the weigh difference was noticeable (probably wouldn't be anywhere near as noticeable if I hadn't just stepped off the LE).

Finally took out the Glide 14' x 30. Great board, super stable and glides like a dream, but after paddling the Jav's, there was no comparison !!!

My only decision now is can I justify the LE over the GX ? Thoughts ? Pro's / Con's. Would love to hear peoples views.

How much more durable would the GX be over the LE ?

Are the full carbon boards considered "fragile" ?