Aloha Bruddahs: I weigh 200lbs., solid, carry most in my chest (not low in the belly), currently have a 9'6" Naish in my quiver and I love it...once I am surfing it. In between sets it is very tippy- a lot of work. Considering selling it and getting the PSH 9'6" Wide Ripper in hopes it will be more stable, but still very loose in the surf. Feedback would be very appreciated. Mahalo.

I owned a 9'6WR and have ridden the naish owned by a mate a number of times. In my experience the 9'6WR was less stable when waiting than the Naish. The slightly fuller outline in the nose of the Naish helps stability when waiting IMO. I also found the Naish surfed better in the conditions I usually found myself. I am 190lbs. Hope that helps.

I agree with aus301, persevere.
Brooko has the 96 Naish and I can remember a day when he was ready to put an axe thru it, now he loves it, swears by it. He's over 100kg.
I have the psh 96 wide ripper and reckon its a great board too. I have ridden Brooko's Naish many times and there's not much in it stability wise between the two, I'd say the Naish is slightly more stable, but I prefer the way the psh rides the wave. Robdog

ridden both . 9/6 psh for me ! gos heaps better in waves. 1 ft to 6ft plus . any board sub 10 ft is a little bit unstable . you get used to it . i m 80 kg . its a classic !!!!! cheers

These are two very good boards with subtle differences. I have spoken to many people over the last year about the differences and have come to the conclusion that it really boils down to your style. You cant go wrong with either

My take is that you will get two different stories on these two boards for two main reasons-
1. They carry their volume differently. generally lighter guys (under 90kg) find the Naish more stable as it sits lower in the water. The PSH carries more volume under your feet which is great if you are a bit heavier.

Whichever way you go, once you are used to one board you will find the other not as stable as you have to adapt to a different feel under your feet.

2. These boards have quite different rockers and very different tails which suit different styles and types of surfing. The Naish has more rocker and generally feels 'looser' in smaller surf. The PSH has a flatter rocker and feels drivier - some say faster. It comes alive with some juice.

These are two boards you definitely need to try in various conditions to work out which one works best for you.

I have seen guys absolutely shredding on both. It is easy to fall in love with either of these two boards.

I really appreciate all the feedback. As I already own the Naish and was considering swapping for the PSHWR, I will certainly need to demo the PSH to feel the difference for myself. Be safe. Aloha and Mahalo.