Hi has anyone used the naish 9,3 that is over 85kg's?? if so what was the floatability like, Im 87 kgs thinking of this for my next board

It floats up to 90kg not to bad,it's little tippy to start with but once you find the sweet spot its no worries here's a vid with Trever Hendy who weighs about 90kg odd on the 9'3. Wouldn't call it a learners board but is a great board to downsize to as the surfing performance is SICK.

Jacko

I too have ridden Casso,s famous 9'3" Naish"Woody"(which is starting to sound like a really "loose"board)I weigh in at 95kg.I had a few wobbly moments when I got on it,but once I got it on a wave it was ureal.I ran home and rang my mate Karl Hassel and ordered a custom 9'4".It arrived last weekend,and its the best thing,goes really well.After being on an 11'er for the last 4 months the shorter boards feel way better,
Robbo

3 friends of mine have this board and are stoked the biggest being 95kg. How ever if you want a SAVE some money Michelle is selling hers. I have paddled it I am 84kg and had no balance problems. It still looks new and I think it about 3 months old..
LOOK IN THE BUY AND SELL AND YOU MY SAVE $$$$ I THINK SHES GOT ABOUT $1600 ON IT NEW NOW THEY ARE WELL OVER $2100..

Lobes said...

I am about that size and weight. What is the big difference between the Naish 9'6 and 9'3?

For someone who does not come from a strong surfing background what would be the best of these two to come down from my 11ft?

I would say the 9 6" , for sure as jacko just stated in the previous post, the 9 3" is probably not a real good beginners board. The 9 6" is super stable and surf's unreal.... Although after surfing my new 8 6" a lot lately It is a little more mal like than the shorter boards... A great allround board though

Hey Kym,
In SA, Karl N is riding a 7'10" x 30.5" and I think he is about your weight, Josh B is riding a board around the same and he is arnie swarzinegger

at 92kg. I am at a fat ass 92kg (love wild turkey and pizza), just shaped 2 boards for myself, one is 8'6" x 30.5" and the other 8'3" x 30.
So the naish 9'3" will float you easy, its just a matter of balance.
Regards,
Scotty

Kym,
My wife is looking for a board like the 11'4" so when yoaur are sellin it, let me know.
Regards,
Scotty