It was through the city today and it was cold, overcast and the water was foul.. but it was still worth it..

DJ

62mac said...

Your a funny bugger DJ

2nd that !

the last two pics are definatly planking in my book!

surfanimals said...

So, where you impressed DJ or just so so ?
Looks great in the pics.

Very impressed.

DJ

Casso said...

What a great board - probably well priced too if the other NSPs are anything to go by. Is it heavy?

Great "Kialoa in the John Dory" shot - you don't say that sentence everyday!

No Casso.. It actually very light.

I was amazed.. It's lighter than their 11' board.. But it also still seems very strong and stiff.. I assume it's full production and not pre production.

DJ

chrispychru said...

mate you are usually more in depth.whats happened/ i am looking for a big board to paddle a decent distance, drop crab pots stuff like that. Looked at more exy brands and have seen some things i like but have been told by a few apeople that i should look at their explorer board. Looks like that, oh god im getting nowhere. Could you please demo the explorer? and give me a full review...please, please

DavidJohn said...

Casso said...

What a great board - probably well priced too if the other NSPs are anything to go by. Is it heavy?

Great "Kialoa in the John Dory" shot - you don't say that sentence everyday!

No Casso.. It actually very light.

I was amazed.. It's lighter than their 11' board.. But it also still seems very strong and stiff.. I assume it's full production and not pre production.

DJ

What explorer board?.. Is that the 14' Bark Explorer? or is that the Expedition? .. or the big 14' Laird?

DJ

Thanks DJ.

It's the new 12' NSP little brother to this 14'.

Looks great too.

thanks for that SA and LL. i saw it and it looked ok. For some reason i thought it was bigger than 12. i would like a board like that only at 14.

DavidJohn said...

The 12'er does look good and I like all the different places that you can attach your leash to ..

btw.. laceys lane .. They have three new boards coming.. 12' (shown in these two pics) .. a new 12'6" .. and also this new 14'er.

DJ

dj, would you know if the 12'6 is square or pintail?

billboard said...

DJ - how does the 14 nsp compare to the N 14 ?

It's a very different board and if I wanted to use it for down-winders I would choose the 14' Glide for sure.. I like the big nose rocker on the Naish.

But as an all round flat water river/lake exploring or family type of board I would have to say the NSP might be a better choice.. But that's what I have my 17' Glide for..

At first it has a slight wobbly feel but you don't have to tip it far before it stops and it never feels like it will tip over.. It soon has a safe and solid feel.. Great for paddling on the Yarra's toxic water .. It has a nice release of the water off the tail with no wake or side waves.. You can paddle fast without that feeling of pushing water.. I like the deck shape with a slight dome but small concave dip along the sides.. I'd buy one.

DJ

btw lacey's lane.. I've heard the 12'6" is a square tail BOP type of board.