Have my heart set on a Naish Nalu. I'm 6'0" 88kg.I'm 55 y.o.. Surfed for many years but broke my neck and haven't been in the water for years. I'm mobile just can't extend or turn my neck to much (Fused you see) so can't get prone on a board. My doc gave me the go ahead for an sup. Gonna be paddling and gliding more than surfing but I want to drop in on some knee to waist hi surf every now and again.Heard the 10'10 is a pig to turn and the lack of rocker in the nose spooks me.The 11'4 sounds good but not sure of tracking and glide. 11'6 has alot of volume but it's a barge. Any input would be great.

I was hoping I'd get a reply from you DJ. Been looking at the forum fo awhile. Respect your opinion.That's the board I would like to have.Love the 2015's But I have a 2014 budget. Not sure I can drop $2200USD

Thanks for your input

Mate at 88 Kgs try the 10'6 its got a good shape and you can pick up a 2nd handy for less $s than new nad they are still the same shape.

But (if it was me) I'd spring for the 11' I may be biased - I have one

On the carbon look, it doesn't look that carbony ! In certain lights you can get a hint, but pretty much solid yellow.
Initial stability is excellent , I've really fallen in love with this board.
Hardly ride my 9'5" mana at all now.
Tracking is so much paddler dependent, how good your stroke is, but I feel it tracks more than good enough for me in a flat water scenario.
The GT is beautifully light, so much so that my 13yr old daughter is able to handle it on and off the water.
It's a great board.

How about a 10" Naish Mana or Starboard Avanti? Lots of volume ,descent rocker

DNeck said...
How about a 10" Naish Mana or Starboard Avanti? Lots of volume ,descent rocker

The 10' Mana is a great board but make sure you get the 2014/2015 shape.. It's much improved from the old shape..

The 10'10" has enough rocker IMO and is the best flat water paddler out of the lot..

It also windsurfs better than any other board in the Naish range.. The good flat water paddling and good windsurfing is due to the channels.. They can be seen at the start of this vid..

DNeck said..
Have my heart set on a Naish Nalu. I'm 6'0" 88kg.I'm 55 y.o.. Surfed for many years but broke my neck and haven't been in the water for years. I'm mobile just can't extend or turn my neck to much (Fused you see) so can't get prone on a board. My doc gave me the go ahead for an sup. Gonna be paddling and gliding more than surfing but I want to drop in on some knee to waist hi surf every now and again.Heard the 10'10 is a pig to turn and the lack of rocker in the nose spooks me.The 11'4 sounds good but not sure of tracking and glide. 11'6 has alot of volume but it's a barge. Any input would be great.

I agree with DJ..the Nash Nalu ..11' x31" is perfect..just bought one..great surfing,gliding,nose rider...more like old school..little waves or bigger waves or just paddling around..more water time..fun...ian.m.

Seems the 11'Nalu is getting the vote from the posts. What's another $600 Hope I'm not being a pain in the ars

DNeck said..
Seems the 11'Nalu is getting the vote from the posts. What's another $600 Hope I'm not being a pain in the ars

Not at all, money isn't endless, so you look at all the options.
The 11' Nalu is a future classic, hard to think I'd ever sell mine.

Scuba, great video. What size is that Nalu?

Thanx BBC. That helps