After recently selling my latest version 3 Glide to make way for a new 2015 DW board I was back on my old version 2 Glide.. After being on my 29" wide Cadillac I was a little worried about going back to my old shape 27" wide Glide.. It was howling 30-35 knots with gusts way above that and it was fun, fun, fun with surfing at full speed almost the whole way.. Didn't have a fall so I was very happy with myself..

Mate, if you work, can you please get me a job there.

I think I would love the flexible hours and ability to paddle everyday.

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Mate, if you work, can you please get me a job there.

I think I would love the flexible hours and ability to paddle everyday.

I work shift work (late afternoon-evenings) so I do get to paddle most days..

Todzilla said...
Is the new board going to be a 2015 Javelin LE 14'x28" GS per chance???

Yes.. Sort of.. 14'x28" Jav.. I think they do it in an LE and a GX.. I went for the cheaper GX.. Same shape I think..

The Naish guys are all raving about it.. I'm a bit worried about that Toucan shape nose and those sharp rails near the nose when downwinding.. I guess if I don't like it I'll be looking for another 29'' wide Glide..

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Nice but I doubt the 30-35 knots as the waves are way too gentle.

GoPro's have that effect.. .. We were on the water between 10.30 - 12 .. you can see a gust at the start that's about 37 knots.

BrisKites said..

DavidJohn said..

I'm a bit worried about that Toucan shape nose and those sharp rails near the nose when downwinding..

I found surprisingly no issues with the sharpness of the rail, had more issues with the original 14' Glide before they softened it a bit.
I also found the 2015 Jav better in the shorter sharper bay type runners than the 2014 which preferred the larger stuff.
Basically If I lived in Maui I would stick to the 2014 Jav But I think the 2015 is more suited to 80% of our conditions.

Pre-orders....?

BrisKites said..
Probably a good idea Lenn if you want one of the first batch.
First to arrive will be the LE models then the 28" GX with the 26" GX coming later.

ah ok, i am keen on the 28 GX...but can wait a few months for the dust to settle, going to Maui in September so may wait until then to have a play with all models

Thanks

I really enjoy the videos posted on here, thanks for sharing.

No Idea of the UK prices but expect $3,000 for GX and $4,000 for LE in Oz.

The GX is a lighter construction than previous GX models.

DavidJohn said..

Area10 said..

BrisKites said...
Probably a good idea Lenn if you want one of the first batch.
First to arrive will be the LE models then the 28" GX with the 26" GX coming later.

What is RRP on these models?

This years 2014 14' x 28'' Giide GX was about 2,800 and the new 2015 14' x 28'' Jav GX will be about 2,900.. here in Oz.

Sorry.. that should have been.. This years 2014 14' x 29'' Giide GX was about 2,800… [29'' not 28'' doh..]

I thik this board will stay next year but in the cheaper/heavier GS version.

Thanks guys. Glad to see that Naish have kept a lid on annual price increases. If we get those prices in the UK then they will be very competitive indeed with the other main brands.