I can't believe naish have put a plastic vent plug screw in their new boards, are other companies doing this and why.

I guess it gives you the gortex option.

DavidJohn said...
I guess it gives you the gortex option.

Did your x 32 come with a stainless screw DJ?

DavidJohn said..

No.. Plastic/nylon.. I think if rather the plastic.

Looks like the same replacement plastic plug that you can replace the GorTex plugs with.. That's why I'm thinking that a GorTex plug might fit .. Plus a coin is often easier to find than a screw driver.. plus plastic can't rust.

The Gore-Tex plugs are a different diameter to a "standard" vent plug. The one on the left is a stock Gore plug, the one on the right is from from my (older) Naish. It's the same size as in my Starby and the plastic one that was in my WoW:



They won't go in the same hole (said the actress to the bishop )


Wondering if Naish have a different diameter plug hole now? DJ I've got a couple of spare Gore plugs, I'll keep them in the car for next time I see you, can give it a try.

weiry said..

I can't believe naish have put a plastic vent plug screw in their new boards, are other companies doing this and why.

stick on logos, plastic plugs. next thing you'll be saying your board is made out of foam and epoxy when you thought it should be solid stainless steel

laceys lane said..

weiry said..

I can't believe naish have put a plastic vent plug screw in their new boards, are other companies doing this and why.

stick on logos, plastic plugs. next thing you'll be saying your board is made out of foam and epoxy when you thought it should be solid stainless steel

no i dont think it should be made out of anything special...just not cheap.
Mate for $2,000 plus ..... what do you think i should get.

Nozza said..


Stu, what is in the NSP Dc14? Looks like a round plug with no way to loosen it

Hi mate,
The DC/NSP has the Gore-Tex breather plug. There shouldn't 't be a need to remove it but a socket is required if you do, rather than a screwdriver. Some folks advocate flushing the plug with fresh water occasionally to prevent salt build up, dunno how necessary that is but i usually rinse my boards before they're put away so it happens anyway.

My two cents worth for what it is or isn't worth.

I have had several different boards over the years both with and without vents.

My original board (eight years old) is a Southpoint Kalama model. No vent at all, no structural damage and no explosions, used and abused by all and sundry to this day.

My SurfSUP is a 9'6" Fanatic Allwave, 18 months old, no vent at all, no structural damage or explosions. extensively used but also cared for.

My tourer is a 2014 Naish Glide with a stainless steel vent screw. I never touch it. The board is used extensuively but very well cared for as I am not wealthy.

Boards that I have had in the past (2) both with plastic and steel vent screws I have had no issue with and also have never touched the vent screws. I don't know if this is the right thing or not but was advised (by dealer) to keep them out of the direct sun for long periods and if I did this there would be no need to ever touch the vent screw.

Who knows what is right?

I just paddle them and love it.

Enjoy.

ET.

E T said..

My two cents worth for what it is or isn't worth.

I have had several different boards over the years both with and without vents.

My original board (eight years old) is a Southpoint Kalama model. No vent at all, no structural damage and no explosions, used and abused by all and sundry to this day.

My SurfSUP is a 9'6" Fanatic Allwave, 18 months old, no vent at all, no structural damage or explosions. extensively used but also cared for.

My tourer is a 2014 Naish Glide with a stainless steel vent screw. I never touch it. The board is used extensuively but very well cared for as I am not wealthy.

Boards that I have had in the past (2) both with plastic and steel vent screws I have had no issue with and also have never touched the vent screws. I don't know if this is the right thing or not but was advised (by dealer) to keep them out of the direct sun for long periods and if I did this there would be no need to ever touch the vent screw.

Who knows what is right?

I just paddle them and love it.

Enjoy.

ET.

Maybe I can bring myself to leave it in and be done with it except for maybe the hottest days of the year. The boards carbon fibre so surely it can withstand a little pressure from air heating up.

A lot of new boards are coming out without vent plugs.. It depends on the type of foam core.. how the board's made.. and also the volume of the board.

I've heard that Starboard and Naish are going to stop using them.. They used to be needed for airline freight.. but not any more.

laceys lane said..

warwickl said..

My JP pro does not have a vent screw, anyone know the reason for THIS?

hardly any clubbie board that they have been making for decades has or have had vent screws. some manufacturers believe you compromise the construction by putting vent plugs in.

its not the end of the world as we know it

My fanatic Allwave doesn't have a vent screw, it seems to be living a happy and productive life without one.

I have 2 Fanatics - a 10' Fly and 8'10" Allwave and neither has a vent hole. No problems with either so far. Excellent boards.

But I do have a sailboard that has a Goretex Vent and it needs replacing. Waiting on one from NZ for 5 weeks now.

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement plastic screw for a X32 ?
Or better still, what size and thread it is?
I'm trying to check if I have a crack under thedeck pad, and wanted to attach a hand vacume pump with guage to check if it's water tight

Cheers

Got them in store now.

Sam.