on the subject of weight, i wonder how much a wet deck grip adds compared to say wax or lsd's castor sugar method

Agree totally Lookie, I'm from the windsurfing background originally but have always
surfed over the years, never any good though. My sailboards however had to be
treated with care as they were light and britle, but they worked the best for me.

The custom SUP builders have found a middle ground between weight and durability and
this is where the majority of performance SUP's are coming from. Most guys buying
these boards are aware they won't last forever, but like you said this will change as
more people progress to smaller boards without a performance board history.

I am keen to see how this new Naish range hold up including the 8'10" cos I'm sure they
are being surf hard.

allrounder said...

I agree Lacey, im riding a 8'10 and 9'0 Naish and love how they stay under my feet, they are light but not super light. Being Light is one thing but it also comes down to having a good shape as well, if thats not there i can see the board lacking drive and failing to project through your turns.. It will always come down to what feels right. Every one surfs different.

Hey mate what do you recon of the 9'0 naish i was thinking of getting one as my alround board may be a good comp board?

Jacko

paul.j said...

allrounder said...

I agree Lacey, im riding a 8'10 and 9'0 Naish and love how they stay under my feet, they are light but not super light. Being Light is one thing but it also comes down to having a good shape as well, if thats not there i can see the board lacking drive and failing to project through your turns.. It will always come down to what feels right. Every one surfs different.

Hey mate what do you recon of the 9'0 naish i was thinking of getting one as my alround board may be a good comp board?

Jacko

I really like the look of the Naish Nalu 9'6" for that purpose. I'd love to know how the 9'0" goes though?

Hey guys, just wanted to confirm I wasn't bagging the stonker--it was just a picture I saw and thought I would share.

I wouldn't know if it was a super light weight customer or a battle axe built to withstand the wars. From what I know they make a good board...............and Phil swears by their custom bags too!

I was really just showing what I thought was a possible issue for those of us who are "denser" than others. LSD has confirmed this might be an issue and that on the boards he is building that he will put a patch in the standing zone for those of us who may need it.

Hey Dogman,

No sacking, just some thing new. Thought i might turn to the banana club.

Loving the two i have. Wait until you ride the 9'0.

Yea i will be at mambo to defend the title, also doing the trip to The Roar comp.

Just working out where i will fly back then drive back up or try and jump in a car and do the mission.

lummers

nice lummers

i told you the new range was worth a look

variety is the spice of life and hows that wettie going with all the bells and whistles ive been checkin out some new accessories for the gath cant wait to rip em out for a candle lit dinner with ya at noosa

i hope to make it to both those comps too

still dont know if im definately doing it as my favourite old school band BRUTAL TRUTH are hitting brisbane and has thrown a major spanner into the mix

scotty mac

something must have been in the water at port macquaire

lummers now riding banana's

and me now thinkin of getting a rounded nose board

what happened to you and maggots after you guys stayed there?

a second head bulging from your neck?.......lol........

well maggots might have a third as he already had two before then.......(troll on mags) haha.....lol.....

dogman

always trolling dogM, wide nose board i would like to see that, next you will be sticking your toes over it? lol.. ha.. ha mags