The Naish boards have a very durable finish and will handle the knocks they will get in a school environment. The 11'6" is probably the best for teaching on and it handles smaller surf very well. I havn't tried mine in anything over waist high yet but I am very impressed with it in small waves.
Cheers
GP

Hello again,
please note that I do not need more board for the school.
I need for me ti use in Surf.
Actually we used the Mistral Pacifico in well over head high waves and they do the job.
But too stiff.
Bye Jankie

IMO...For a SUP school there is one clear winner out of these boards...even tho you're looking for a wave specific type board.

Out of the Laird Hamilton 11 and 11'6...South Point Bonga 10...and South Point kalama 11'6..The Kalama would be my choice.

I've not used one in the waves but I've heard they go well in the surf.

The others will be a bit too tippy and less stable unless they are for kids or fly weights or very experienced at SUP..both the Bonga and 11' Laird are pretty narrow. (27")

The 11'6" Laird should also be very good (they're a bit wider) but I've never seen or riden one.

Here's a pic of me giving a friends wife some help on her first go at SUP'ing...She's on the Kalama..It's a perfect board for learning on.

Also...I hope to have a go on a Bonga today so I will let you know what I think.

DJ



Also here's my 14 yr old daughter on the Kalama.

Hello David and friends,
thank you for your reply.
The board will be actually for me and not for the school. In that sector we are already fine! Naish are not available in Indonesia same as C4 and other boards.
I need to do with what is available around here.
David I'm looking forward to you trying the Bonga.
Nobody as tried the Laird Hamilton smaller size around there?
Bye Jankie

mmhhh Thanks David,
I'm 70 kilos....
Becoming more confusing so now need someone who tried the Laird Hamilton 11'0 Soft Top.
I feel like the Starboard 11'2 will be my favorite board but is 2 months away!!
Bye Jankie

If I were you..I'd do all I can to get myself a PSH board..They are the ants-pants in stand ups for the surf imo..and are also very stable from what I've heard.

Maybe the 9'4" ripper or a 10'er...Contact Blane and see what he can do for you.. www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=856.0

Here's a pic of the PSH 10'6"...(not me btw)..It would also be an excellent all rounder for you.

DJ

Thanks David,
I'm already asking informations!!!!
Probably will be available around April.
Bye Jankie

DJ, I was following this topic as well.

How would you compare the 10'6 Naish 11'6 Naish. 11 Laird, and 11'2 starboard.

I am guessing at 82-83ks, you could grow into the 10'6 naish, and it sounds like its good for a flat water paddle if you use that one to race on, and also, the best in the waves. + you can stick a sail on it if you are that way inclined.

Hey Jankie,

Did you hear back from Ross?

I'm just about to head off on a three day motorcycle ride through the snowies (NSW) and once I'm back I'll post my pictures of the new Walden board.

BTW..I was a bit suss about the width also..but I think it's ok on this board because of the stepped rail..I'll explain more later.

NR...Just give me a few days to reply...and re the Laird...I've wanted to buy a Laird from day one..cos I'm a huge Laird fan.

I've never seen one in person and now I'm not so sure..27" is geting pretty narrow..and it's hard to tell just how floaty and stable they are without trying one.

David