Hi Thomo,

I'm 6ft 105kg and have ridden the gun in small waves and about 20kn of shore no issues at all.

It is significantly more stable than my 9'6 and even my 10'6 but it still is very agile for a board of 12ft.

It catches waves with ease even down to 6 inchs.

And from the pics I have seen blane put up it works well in smokin 10 - 15 ft too lol.

Regards

Phill

Th0m0 said...

I'm looking at getting a second board for fat surf, ocean paddling & maybe the occasional down winder. My preferences so far are:

Have you considered the 12' Naish glide? - probably going to get cheaper now as the new 14' glides are about to be released. Sounds to me that's what you may be after.

From your list The Naish 11'4 is more of a fat surfing board, and I believe the gun is not really suitable - it's just what it's name suggests - a big wave board - although I'm sure that many PSH experts will disagree and tell me that it does everything in all conditions.

If I had to choose one of the pop outs from list, that will match your criteria, I'd be looking closely at the Starboard 11'2 - I've heard nothing but good reports on them. And quite a few owners of them on this forum will testify to this. I believe they are a great all rounder: they surf well, are great on flat water, ocean paddling and are suitable for down-winding.

You could probably pick one up now for a very good price.

I don't think the demo, demo, demo thing really cuts it in the real world.

A board to me is a little like a marriage. You can demo a board for an hour, just like you can take a prostitute for an hour - it doesn't mean just because it felt good or bad at that particular point in time that the board/woman will make it good/bad relationship in the long term, in all conditions that you will find yourself in?

I tend to go with what feels right, I do the research etc, look around and then after a while something will just click.

Th0m0 said...

I'm looking at getting a second board for fat surf, ocean paddling & maybe the occasional down winder.

I own (and yes, paid for) the PSH 12' Gun. From your description of what you want it to do - the PSH Gun would be perfect. And it's one of the most stable boards I have ridden.

Check it out in these fat waves:



And it ocean paddles great too (6th in the Snowy):

Casso said...

The PSH Gun would be perfect. And it's one of the most stable boards I have ridden.

Casso, how would it compare to the Naish 11'6 for stability and glide?

I'll have to check out the specks of it, I'm in the market for a flat water/downwind/fishing board. I had the perception it was primarily a narrow tippy board used for big waves?

oliver said...

Casso, how would it compare to the Naish 11'6 for stability and glide?

I've only had a really quick run on the Glide and I can't remember if I've tried the Naish 11'6". The PSH Gun is only slightly more tippy than the Glide - yet a fair bit better in the waves I would think (I've not ridden the Glide in the waves).

As far as fishing is concerned - you might be better with a fuller nose board to support your crate of gear up the front (Naish Glide might be too pointy as well).

Oh and sorry about the GoPro footage Oliver - I know you hate that cr*p!

oliver said...

Th0m0 said...

I'm looking at getting a second board for fat surf, ocean paddling & maybe the occasional down winder. My preferences so far are:

Have you considered the 12' Naish glide? - probably going to get cheaper now as the new 14' glides are about to be released. Sounds to me that's what you may be after.

From your list The Naish 11'4 is more of a fat surfing board, and I believe the gun is not really suitable - it's just what it's name suggests - a big wave board - although I'm sure that many PSH experts will disagree and tell me that it does everything in all conditions.

So true Oliver 100% bang on

mac

62mac said...

oliver said...

I don't think the demo, demo, demo thing really cuts it in the real world.

A board to me is a little like a marriage. You can demo a board for an hour, just like you can take a prostitute for an hour - it doesn't mean just because it felt good or bad at that particular point in time that the board/woman will make it good/bad relationship in the long term, in all conditions that you will find yourself in?

I tend to go with what feels right, I do the research etc, look around and then after a while something will just click.

WTF mac

Ok, here goes Mac.

The demo thing doesn't work for me because it reminds me of getting off the Oriana in Suva when I was about 15. The curries (am I racist?) came running towards us as we came down the boardwalk, they asked us for our names. When I told one of them mine he quickly grabbed a wooden mask and carved my name in it - I felt obliged to buy it. That's what demo days feel a bit like to me - all about the sell.

In my life experience, some things, after you think about the pros and cons for long enough and think you have a good understanding of what you are after, a particular situation just magically presents itself, clicks and makes perfect sense. It's hard to explain a bit like chk chk boom.

You may get more answers to your question here.. www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=4212.0

DJ

I paddled the PSH 11'er the other day and was amazed at how good it was.. I think it may even be a better option than the PSH 12' Gun

DJ

Th0m0 said...

Yes DJ, I must admit the PSH 11' only just missed the cut on my list. I weigh in about 85kg and thought it might be a bit too much board for me.

Th0m0

I'm 87 and found it perfect for my weight...and imo you can never have too much board..

DJ

Thomo,

The PSH 11 with the right fin set will rip with 87kgs on it! I have seen 3 of my friends ride it that way! I would suggest FG or PC5 inside foil fins and use a center fin adaptor to convert the fin box for the FCS fin! I have my 10'6 set up the same way and Revvin will tell you it kicks a$$!

With this fin set even a beginer can rip turns! The bigger the waves get the better this board performs. The key is to get the Kick Pad right over the middle of the center fin box so your weight is positioned correctly. Get your foot right back on the kick pad during turns and your away! You will think your going to fall of the back initially but the boards primary stability is great!

I have ridden the 11 in 2 x OH and loved it, but it wasnt a threatening wave just a lovely point break!

IMO it is more stable than the gun due to width and also has great glide!

If Jacko has a demo board try it you will be impressed.

The 11.4 naish is also very good board IMO (only surfed it twice at PRK) but handles very differently to the PSH11. The 11'6 naish is far more boaty and if you surf a shoter board, I dont think you will like it for obvious reasons!

The Starboard Wopper, I hear has big board feel and stability and reasonable glide as well due to width and overall volume but I have not surfed one!

It will come down to personal preference and they way you like to surf!


Phill

High Fives Hilly on the way out the door to work!

All the bloke I ride with, we swap boards from time to time to see how they go. Its a great way to see what and how different boards work.

Oliver,
Just make sure when you demo a board, don't let them carve you name in it

tha dogman said...

gotta love this pic



ps. i'm the dude with the red helmet

the bloke on my arse rode up the back of my board and nicely ejected me off

i scrambled back on it and the 2 dudes to the right sandwiched me and started hacking at my board and legs with their paddles like contestants at a royal easter show wood chopping event

with me cracking up laughing and yelling "i'm not carring you guys the whole way boys"

was pretty awrsome watching the crew of 30+ charging off into the distance in front of me

I wondered why you were wearing your helmet Dogman, now I understand.

Mick

Dogman can look after himself!

Its the guy in the steamer who I feel sorry for!
Man he must have internally self-combusted by the end of the race!
Just about everyone else was in T-shirts!

AA