naish alana sup. recommend? yes or no?

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sarahmaygail
sarahmaygail
10 posts
10 posts
17 Mar 2015 5:20pm
I am looking to buy a naish alana sup 10"6'
I have done Alot of flat water cruising on my previous board but want to get into some small waves as well as cruising.
Does anyone own this board and do you recommend it?
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
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VIC, 17570 posts
17 Mar 2015 8:55pm
I rate it 10/10.. Awesome board..
Coastie
Coastie
NSW
76 posts
NSW, 76 posts
17 Mar 2015 9:05pm
It's the same board as the Nalu 10'6 but with girly graphics. If you look up the Nalu you'll see that every man and his dog loves it and even though boards come and go, most people tend to hang onto this one because it's that good.
Jradedmondo
Jradedmondo
NSW
637 posts
NSW, 637 posts
17 Mar 2015 10:35pm
i believe there is a great review on here by one of the yanks, some one might be able to post the link

Jarryd
sarahmaygail
sarahmaygail
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10 posts
18 Mar 2015 12:02am
Good to know it's the same board, I'm able to find some useful reviews now. Thank you. I've also noticed it's on average $100 more for the alana even though all the specs are the same so they have upped the price because it's pretty haha. Still hasn't put me off, I'd spend the extra to have a pretty board since I'm going to spend hours on end looking at it!
sarahmaygail
sarahmaygail
10 posts
10 posts
18 Mar 2015 12:08am
How do I know what paddle would be best? My first board was a package which came with an adjustable paddle. Will the alana paddle be good for what I want to use it for?
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
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18 Mar 2015 4:51am
The Naish Alana paddles are very good.. Good blade size..

I'd recommend a fixed length length paddle but the adjustable version is fine..
sarahmaygail
sarahmaygail
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10 posts
18 Mar 2015 9:09am
What is the difference between the adjustable and fixed length paddle? I thought you had to make them suit your height? I am 172cm tall so do you think the Alana will suit?
Kierannq
Kierannq
QLD
150 posts
QLD, 150 posts
18 Mar 2015 1:07pm
my wife has a current model 10'6 Alana and bloody loves it, the only surf we get here is when a cyclone barrels into us so she doesnt surf it. thats my fat arse drowning it in my profile pic
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
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18 Mar 2015 2:34pm
sarahmaygail said..
What is the difference between the adjustable and fixed length paddle? I thought you had to make them suit your height? I am 172cm tall so do you think the Alana will suit?


Typically adjustables are slightly heavier, slightly flexier and slightly weaker IMO.. They can also slip, leak water inside, and seize up if not rinsed after use.. The shop where you buy your paddle from [if you buy a fixed length paddle] should be able to cut it to the right length for you [approx 8'' over you hight] and glue the handle on for you.. The Alana paddle would be perfect for you IMO..
supthecreek
supthecreek
2778 posts
2778 posts
18 Mar 2015 12:38pm
Sarah... take a look at Ke Nalu paddles as well.

They are amazing and they come with a bonus:

They are assembled with "Hot Glue" so all you have to do is heat it up with a hair drier to replace or reposition a componant.
If something every gets damaged, simply replace the blade, handle or shaft. Easy as pie.

There is also an extended handle available so you have 8" of adjustment to find what works best for you. It is not an "adjustable" it simply has a fixed handle that you can heat up to lengthen or shorten, super light and paddle better than any other I have tried.
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