Hey Mac,

Both boards rock. I would recommend the 11'4" if you want more surfability, and the 11'6" if stability and speed is more your focus. Possibly also weightmight help you make up your mind. If your <100k then 11'4 will be fine, >100k then think more along the 11'6" line. But remember to put into account, ease of use or surfability.

JB

Gidday Mac...........Just my thoughts (for whatever they're worth) If your a surfer first, I think you will prefer a more "surf" oriented SUP. I love my surfing, Mal surfer,
I just sold a 10ft SUP & although it surfed OK, I am now useing a more "surf dedicated board"....shorter, lighter. These boards still paddle "ok" if you want to have a flat water paddle, not as good as a longer board but you will still get a workout. Hope this is of some help to you & good surfing

Cheers lads,My mind tells me 11.4,because,i know i will want a loose surfable board!
I've been down that road over the years with my surfing. So the 11.4 is the one!
I grew up on the GC,surfed Bali (every year since i was a pup), Hawaii ( every second year)and my spot is Snapper Rocks,3 to 4 times a week!
I have a very good mate who imports boards from the US ,had a couple of goes on diff, lengths but i really like the Naish!History with manufacturing Kite /Wind and so on!

PS. hows the head Oliver and how did you go with the train to work?

Cheers mac

Good on ya Mac62.
I am finding your modesty quite entertaining.
You know we all will probally see you surf one day and you better be as good as you say you are. I am pretty shi _t so you won't have any competition form me. It's only your own lofty ego you may need to live up too, so no pressure really.

LOL Scotty, yep I am out of control (In my own mind)Ok I find this forum a release and i realy enjoy the format! Gee what do i say now?I just enjoy the whole thing,guy's talking about SUP and other stuff!

PS, Scotty maybe time for me to retire!

mac

Na mac62,
Never never retire, this sport is like a new start and that makes us all stay young. Keep posting and don't be afraid to chop off my legs when I am getting a bit bolshy. I enjoy it all. Keep it up.

Hey Oliver, I always tell my kids Boys collect scars and Girls collect dolls.

Rod

I know it's not a Naish, but I rate my Starboard 11'2" as 60% surf, 40% flat water. I can get better flat water performance using a bigger fin. As an all round board it is pretty good.

I am thinking that in the future I will get a pure flat water board, like the Glide, and get something smaller for surf. I live near the bay and flat water is much more accessible to me.

So, if you're thinking flat water for spare time but you really want to surf then an 11'4" is probably the go. Also, if you change your mind later you can probably sell an 11'4" to another new starter and get a quiver of SUPs.

If you're thinking flat water is really fun and a purpose for SUPing then go for something bigger and get a smaller surf machine later (or vice versa)