Hi guys,

This is my first post after being an avid reader for a while. I'm looking at downsizing from my 12ft that turns like the Titanic to something a bit more maneuverable. I'm keen on the Naish 10'6 and would appreciate anyones opinion. My priorities are a board for the surf (nothing to big, up to around 4 foot) but one which the wife can still take for a paddle on the lake and maybe even throw the 3 year old on the front. I am also keen on the Naish because of the handle in the deck as I only live a couple of hundred metres from the beach and it makes it that little bit easier to carry. I saw on the Balmoral Boards site it says for riders up to 80kg (I'm 90 would that be a problem?)

Anyway I would appreciate your thoughts before I go and demo some options

Thanks Grant

Hey mate
Depending on your weight and if you only want a board for the surf then maybe the 9'6 Naish might also be a option.
I agree with Oliver buy From a Australian business

jacko

I think you will find the 10'6" Naish too tippy to paddle with a kid on board.. and don't even think about the 9'6". (great board but won't handle two up)

Try the 11' NSP or the 10'10" Walden or even the 11'2" Starboard are about the only wave boards that you could paddle with a kid on board.. IMO

Maybe even the 11'4" Naish.. It's still big but surfs well for a big board.

You can't have your cake and eat it too.. .. If you want to be able to paddle with a kid on board you need a big board.

DJ

Hi
im swing between 88-91 kgs and 5' 10"
ive come down from 11' oxbow to 9'8" starboard after 8 months and its been perfect .
the starboard is as stable and floats as well as the oxbow but surfs great up to my limit 4-5 foot.The manouverability in positioning to catch waves is the real benefit as well as a lot less footwork.
Your wife will love it too.
Cheers

paul.j said...

Not sure about that DJ we have heaps of people on both 9'6 and 10'6 who paddle with there kids and dogs on the front all the time it really comes down to weight and skill level.

Jacko

I agree.. Weight.. skill level.. and also how calm the water is..

I've only paddled the 9'6" once and can't imagine paddling it with a kid on board.. but then I'm 90 kgs.. .. I'm sure it would be hard work and not much fun.

DJ

paul.j said...

Not sure about that DJ we have heaps of people on both 9'6 and 10'6 who paddle with there kids and dogs on the front all the time it really comes down to weight and skill level.

Jacko

I agree.. Weight.. skill level.. and also how calm the water is..

I've only paddled the 9'6" once and can't imagine paddling it with a kid on board.. but then I'm 90 kgs.. .. I'm sure it would be hard work and not much fun.

DJ

He said hes 90kg. The kid is 3 so maybe another 10-15kg?

sorry i missed that bit

Lobes said...

paul.j said...

Not sure about that DJ we have heaps of people on both 9'6 and 10'6 who paddle with there kids and dogs on the front all the time it really comes down to weight and skill level.

Jacko

I agree.. Weight.. skill level.. and also how calm the water is..

I've only paddled the 9'6" once and can't imagine paddling it with a kid on board.. but then I'm 90 kgs.. .. I'm sure it would be hard work and not much fun.

DJ

He said hes 90kg. The kid is 3 so maybe another 10-15kg?

supandcoming said...

Thinking about it I 'll probably keep the 12 footer for the family fun times and concentrate on something for the surf. I don't really want to go below 10ft as I want it for surf on the smaller side ( if it picks up I'll just take the 9ft mal out). I'll go and have a look at windsurfnsnow its just up the road. Okay next question. Am I better of getting a custom I like to support local industry. Grant

Well I can answer 2 of your questions I have the 9 6" naish and am pushing 106kg and can balance and paddle It fine, It paddles excellent for a small sup. Also it would out perform any mal you put next to it, you better beleive this board rips, highly reccomend it. I f you wanted to buy Aussie I just got an 8 6" from boardbumps (rod) surfshapes, excellent quality and really good value But you may be waiting a while as he could be getting busy, pm him and have a chat with him. If you want one straight off the shelf go the 9 6" naish, you will never want to ride your mal again

well rodkite, i thought u were only about 75 kg, u must b having too many late breakies n cofees with the local crew after an early morning session of s.u.p
or is that wieght including your 3 yr old?