Brooko,

I strongly recommend trying both boards if you can. The performance of the 9'6" has been unmatched by any other board on the market (by a long shot), it is really something special. I am bummed that you didnt't get the chance to try it, because it would leave no doubt in your mind. I am going to be back over at ocean grove wednesday morning for a paddle with Murf's (longboards), if you can make it. I have not ridden the uber fish yet, but I saw the first production ones at Noosa. Just be careful that it is not just a short longboard (rocker!), there is a big difference between a short longboard SUP and a shortboard SUP, and if it is performance you are after, the Naish 9'6" has it is the bag. If you prefer dealing through your local, ask them to get in touch with us at Windgenuity or through seabreeze (PM me). Take note of everyones stoke once they ride this board, it is some really good!

Speak soon,

JB

Brooko,
I was a one thinking "yeah sure". The Naish 9'6" does not even look real pretty but believe me, JB is right, that board is by far ahead of its time and I was suprised how well it turned but it was a so easy to ride also.
Regards,
Scott

I had a quick paddle on the 7S fish at Noosa. I jumped straight from the Kalama 11'6" onto the 9'8" and didn't think I would stand a chance (I am around 97kg) but in the mellow waves of First Point it was no problems at all.
The Naish 9'6" is a fantastic shortboard style and would throw round better than the 7S but I think the Uber Fish would have more float. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to paddle the Naish. By the sounds it is easier to use than it's smallness would indicate.

P co said...... By the sounds it is easier to use than it's smallness would indicate.

A bunch of us had a paddle of the Naish 9,6" on Saturday ranging in weight from 80-95kg. We were all post-beginners. Not expert but we know how to paddle and stay on a board.

It was definitely tippy but very easy to handle and very predictable. None of us fell off. Some of the paddling was into a 20 knot headwind with short, hard chop.

Obviously it would not be a good flat water board by any means but it's basic paddling capabilities are fine.

You will have to try for yourself to see how it goes in the waves. JB sounds very impressed and he seems to be a pretty credible kind of guy.

Thanks for the feed back guys, so the naish is a bit thicker then ?

Casso said...

I rode the Naish 9'6" last week in good 3 foot waves (see my review: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=39577) and have organised to ride a demo of the 7S Uber Fish 9'8" tomorrow. It should be good surf again and about the same size so it'll make for a good comparison.

I'll endeavour to write up a review of the 7S 9'8" after my session tomorrow.

Awesome stuff casso, wont make a decision till i hear back from you, being a solid guy floatation has to equal performance for me to decide.

How many liters is it?........................................................just kidding

DJ

Surfboards have always been in feet and inches.

I tend to agree with you but.

Im not sure on all your weigh ins but to me it looks like the back half of the board is under water? That seems like alot of drag to me? How many litres is the 9'6? Also remember your in the safety of the harbour... wait until you get this board in the surf! Just my opinion...

Greenroom,
I am 90kg (and a 3/4 wettie) and rode this board in surf and it is pretty easy. Easier than a JL10 (which I used to own) and easier than tha PSH 9'6" than I own now.
Its pretty wide at 29 1/4 inches.
Regards,
Scotty

Hey Greeny i thought the same thing mate about how much tail was under water, and i will not be using this board in flatwater it will be used exclusively for surfing. I told you about the litres a 6 pack of coopers Hey bendover i bet you weigh around 60kg im 6ft and a heavyweight, need to be sure this thing is gunna float me

Can't wait to ride the 9'6 this wkend . Goldie looks like it will still have some swell for the wkend aswell.
Some bigger sets rolling thru currumbin this arvo, to big for me so i was just a spectator.
Good to see some local sup's getting out and catching some bomb waves with fast big rides.

XX angie

angie pangi said...

Can't wait to ride the 9'6 this wkend.

Are you riding the Naish 9'6" this weekend Angie? I'd love to hear what you think of it.

Well i guess i will put off ordering the new board till after the weekend, i can get the 7s for about $600 less but i am prepared to pay more for the naish if it is that much better for a solid guySee what you guys have to say ! And Angie

JB's right ... for a high performance board the 7S 9'8" doesn't compare to the Naish 9'6". Check out my reviews here:

7S Uber Fish 9'8": www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=39737
Naish 9'6": www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=39577