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Luis85

2 posts

Luis85

2 posts

14 Jul 2011 11:24pm

Hi to all of you. I present myself: I'm luis from Spain. Im 20 years old and im starting to sup.
I will like you to recommend me between these two models or maybe other Models.
Naish hokua 9,0 and mana 9,0.
I live in Valencia, which is in the Mediterranean sea. Here waves are usually less than 1.5 meters and don't have much power. I've been 6 years surfing with a shortboard. But there is very few days with good waves. This is why im starting with sup. I think i will be able to surf more often.
I'm looking for a board which i could do good and closed turns ( as i come from a shortboard), But also for Light Light cruising just to make some exercise.
I weight 66kg(145,5 ib) and measure 1,75mt( 5,74 ft).

What do you recommend me?

thanks

DavidJohn

VIC

17570 posts

DavidJohn

VIC, 17570 posts

15 Jul 2011 11:29am

Hi Luis.. welcome to the Breeze..

I was about to recommend the 9' Hokua and then I read that you want to do some light cruising and exercise so I would recommend the 9' Mana for sure.

If it's your first SUP board you might even consider the 9'5" Mana.

DJ

Jradedmondo

NSW

637 posts

Jradedmondo

NSW, 637 posts

15 Jul 2011 6:32pm

i would definatley consider going the mana over the hokua, mainly because the mana will be easier to learn on than the hokua but when you do start to surf it, it will still surf very well, they are both very similiar in volume but the hokua is more of a performance design, from the conditions you describe i think the mana would be better for the conditions, both boards would be fine for you weight, while the mana would also be better for paddling than the hokua, just try and demo as many boards as you can to get an idea before you buy.

Jarryd

colas

5399 posts

colas

5399 posts

15 Jul 2011 7:16pm

I would advise against the mana for your weight.

Here a beginner your weight has bought a mana 9'5", but he is reselling it. This board has too much rocker for light people and mediterranean (slow, powerless) waves. When paddling the base of the fin is out of the water, and the the board is much too slow for our waves. Dont know about the 9'0" though.

The Hokua 9'0" will be harder to begin with (narrow), and will not be fast for cruising, but will be OK for fitness (for fitness you do not care about your actual speed). You must be prepared to train in flat water first before going in waves, and be prepared to fall a lot at first.

The other option would be to buy a nice cheap cruising board that you will keep and buy a real ShortSUP later, less than 7', to get true Shortboard moves. Some good brands are twice as cheap as Naishes (or you can buy second hand) so you can have 2 boards for the price of one...

worrier

726 posts

worrier

WA, 726 posts

15 Jul 2011 9:33pm

I looked at both and ended up with a Jimmy Lewis Quad 9'0,
Could be an option for ya as well. Very table but surfs well.
W

NC Surfer

142 posts

NC Surfer

142 posts

17 Jul 2011 7:38am

9'0 Mana is faster than the 9'5. 9'5 is big, heavy, and slow for someone your weight.
The 9'0 is the best Mana in the range in my opinion.

In the US, the 9'0 Mana is much cheaper than the 9'0 Hokua. I'd go 9'0 Mana.

Swanie

QLD

1372 posts

Swanie

QLD, 1372 posts

17 Jul 2011 2:01pm

At 66kg I would say demo both and see what you think. I am 94kg and ride the 9'0" Hokua. It surf incredibly well. It also paddles well. At your weight and coming from a short board background I would lean towards the Hokua.

Just my opinion. Depends on your surfing ability. I have had the hokua in real grovel and it still paddle on well.

The mana will be more stable and paddle a bit better. If your surf walls up I would go hokua but if it is a gentle spill then go the mana...

OceanAddicts

QLD

357 posts

OceanAddicts

QLD, 357 posts

17 Jul 2011 6:03pm

Hay Luis, I would definitely recommend the Hokua to most people coming from a surfing background as it will have more performance in the surf.

However, since you are surfing wave a little fuller and you are also keen to do a bit of flat water cruising. I would go with the Mana.

A 9'0" should be perfect for your size, especially with your background. It way be a little bit unstable for the first couple of runs, though after a few you'll be right and you will get more performance than a 9'5".

If you can definitely demo both of the boards and decide yourself what you think will suit.

Cheers,

Marcel

Luis85

2 posts

Luis85

2 posts

18 Jul 2011 2:29am

thanks to all of you. the problem is that i cannot demo any of these boards. i have a friend that has a 9,3 hokua, so i will try it this week.
I also wanted to add that im not starting from 0. i have already suped 5 o 6 days with a 9,6 o 160 liters, but it felt to easy to paddel and to big to turn in waves.
I sincerely prefer de hokua because the style of surfing is more like a short board but in the other hand here there are lots of days where waves are 2ft tall and I wonder if the hokua will have enough volume for this days, and thats why I think the mana will also be a good option.
also when I said that I will use it for cruising I ment that i will use it to make some exercice I dont care about speed.
thanks

NC Surfer

142 posts

NC Surfer

142 posts

18 Jul 2011 3:50am

i have a friend that has a 9,3 hokua, so i will try it this week.

I owned that board too, so I can tell you how it compares to the 9'0 Mana.

The 9'3 Hokua is very unstable for its size due to it having a vee bottom nose to tail. That vee adds a small amount of shakyness that is hard to overcome. The board turns great, but is slow. The 9'0 Mana turns almost as good and is faster, plus more stable.

If you find the 9'3 stable, then don't fear the 9'0 Hokua. The 9'0 Hokua does not have the dreaded full length vee bottom, and it has a slight concave in the deck increasing stability.

colas

5399 posts

colas

5399 posts

18 Jul 2011 3:56pm

here there are lots of days where waves are 2ft tall and I wonder if the hokua will have enough volume for this days

Actually, for slow small mediterranean waves, you do not need volume. You need a flat rocker to get speed, a wide tail for the wave to lift you, and the thinnest rails you can get to be able to have fun turning it. Better get the volume by the width rather than the thickness.

The 8'11" Drops Vulcan is a really good light fast "fish" board for light people on slow waves. F-ONE PROSHOP CENTER in Valencia is a Drops Dealer, maybe you can test one there? (or other models)
Otherwise, Jimmy Lewis Kwads seems very nice too, and are very stable for their size.
PSH boards are also nice in med, due to their fast rocker (flat in the center)

DavidJohn

VIC

17570 posts

DavidJohn

VIC, 17570 posts

25 Jul 2011 9:32pm

sup it said...

Hello everybody,

we recently tested the Mana 9'0''. The review is available at the following URL:

~~http://www.standuppaddling.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1228~~

Cheers,
Marco

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Marco Stefanini Editor www.standuppaddling.it

Great review and pictures.. I'd love to demo this board.

DJ

BenKirk

NSW

600 posts

BenKirk

NSW, 600 posts

26 Jul 2011 9:37am

Go the Hokua 9'0" - I've had mine for about eight months and think it's awesome. It is really quick on the wave, pumps well, turns with a lof of grip but also has good shoulders on it which work really well with reos and floaters.

At 88kgs (and falling

) it also has plenty of glide for flat water cruising - sure it's not as quick as a longer board but who cares when it rips so well!

Totally agree with NC Surfer - it is also super stable for the size thanks to the concave deck.

Still haven't quite worked when I should run thruster over quad though!

sup it

12 posts

sup it

12 posts

26 Jul 2011 4:12pm

Great review and pictures..

Thanks DJ! BTW, we are currently testing both the Hokua 8'5'' and the 9'0''. Stay tuned for the reviews.

Enjoy the ride,
Marco

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Marco Stefanini Editor www.standuppaddling.it

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