Many years ago Naish only had an 11'6" and a10'6".. The 10'6" was pretty tippy and maybe was designed for women and children as small version of the big 11'6".. A couple of years ago Naish redesigned the old 10'6" and they made it a bit more stable.. I'm guessing to avoid confusion between the two they called the new one a 10'6".5 .. It's been out a few years now and Naish have now for 2014 they have dropped the .5 or 1/2" as it was written on some boards.. It's an awesome do it all board.. I have about four friends with it.. I have one.. I reckon 'go for it'

DJ

@ 30" wide, she is plenty stable. Nearly every store would have one in demo. Go take one for a paddle in some choppy conditions, I think you'll find it easy. I'm 92-95kgs and have no troubles bring the kids, dog or windsurfing this board in all conditions. This board never ceases to amaze me at how versatile it is. Some people get confused when I refer to drawing lines, but the 10'6" draws the smoothest lines whether it be knee high to as big as your willing to ride. I always have one finned up and ready to ride with me.

JB

warwickl said..

Lots of reviews and comments make me keen on the Nalu but is there a difference 10 6 or 10 65?

I surf SUP mostly on a Naish 2013 9 and 85 Hokua but also now interested in some variety.

The Nalu 10' 6" seems to fit for flat water, some surf and windsurfing .

Any recommendations on options please? I am 76 kg.

You are a featherweight......the 10'6 wouls be like absolute barge to you.....do they still make the Naish gun? That would be an adventure for a lighter person (not sure if DJ could even stand on it)

warwickl said..

Lots of reviews and comments make me keen on the Nalu but is there a difference 10 6 or 10 65?

I surf SUP mostly on a Naish 2013 9 and 85 Hokua but also now interested in some variety.

The Nalu 10' 6" seems to fit for flat water, some surf and windsurfing .

Any recommendations on options please? I am 76 kg.

Sounds like the boards you already have are quite choice and suit your weight.......mayb you should just find some better waves........easy solution

Don't forget the naish nalu 11'4.......good mayb for you and your girl (or dog) to ride the same wave
Good flatwater. Good surf.

I have had the Nalu 11.4 and just downsized to a 10.6 (2013-14 model) The 11.4 felt like a boat and is a big board but saying that is VERY versatile, Flatwater cruising, throwing a rug rat on the end and is still very stable. Decided to get the 10.6 in lew of rug rats I opted for a little more performance in the surf. Lets just say I am glad I did :) Leave the rug rats on the beach with the wife and 3 hours later I still have a smile...lets just say the wife is less impressed :P

Good plan..

''Thinking the 10'6 may be a bit better in the surf & take up less space.''

btw.. Not 'may'.. It definitely surfs better.. A lot better..

DJ

Well I now have a 10' 6" Nalu on demo - thank you to DSS Newcastle.
so far it has passed 3 tests:
1. Fits in my car
2. As now no board bag with 2014 Naish it fits in my spare cover
3. Obviously least important of the 3 is that it seems fantastic to paddle on flat water

All I now need to do is find some suitable surf before having to return the board

Any recommendations for a windsurf rig, second hand if possible, I am thinking 5m max sail

I now have 10 6 Nalu and very happy.

Just need a wind surf rig .


Thanks to all for their comments.