Naish Nalu 2015 10.6 or 11 for a new SUP rider?

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jdigital
jdigital
3 posts
3 posts
16 Feb 2015 2:38pm
Hello,

My name is Jason. Nice to meet you all. I am new to SUP. My exp is limited to testing a few on the lake. I have surfing exp and ride a 5.7 and 10 mal, but have no idea or experience with SUP's... I could use some advice from the pros picking a board. I've narrowed the board down to the Naish Nalu GT and would like some advice on what size to get.

About me
- male
- 6.1
- 75 kgs

Usage
-daily 45 minute 6am paddle for fitness along Terrigal Beach (fairly flat and protected) and paddle around the headland (Haven), might sneak the odd wave in
-weekend surfing when the waves are small (1-2 foot)

Would it be OK to share your thoughts on what board would be the best size for me please?

Thank you for the help.

Cheers,
Jason
djansen
djansen
QLD
77 posts
QLD, 77 posts
16 Feb 2015 4:44pm
Hey Jason

For your weight and experience the 10.6 Nalu is the pick IMHO

I have one in my quiver, one of the best got to mals out there.

If you surf you will find the 11 will be a bit of a boat and you will out grow it in no time

and at 75 kegs you will find it hard to throw around when you eventually do go into the surf.

the 10.6 is great for flatwater fitness, everyone in the family can ride it and its just perfect in the waves

regards
D
Brenno
Brenno
QLD
907 posts
QLD, 907 posts
16 Feb 2015 4:50pm
10'6" at your weight. Definitely. I've been using mine in all kinds of conditions of late, and at 6'3" 95+ kgs it handles anything. Great for the rest of the mob too.
supthecreek
supthecreek
2760 posts
2760 posts
16 Feb 2015 2:59pm
The 10'6 Nalu is a board that fits into every quiver.... can't go wrong!

They are great in all surf conditions and are really nice on flat-water.

Here's a vid of my 10'6 Alana (same as Nalu.... just different paint) if you get the GT, you will have sidebites as well.
Shows how it goes in a variety of conditions. I am 66 YO 100 kg

djansen
djansen
QLD
77 posts
Grenfell
Grenfell
NSW
291 posts
NSW, 291 posts
16 Feb 2015 6:29pm
yep thats mine, virtually brand new and a bargin might even through in a leash and some other goodies!
Slab
Slab
1125 posts
1125 posts
16 Feb 2015 4:52pm
10 6........you are too light for the 11fter
Helmy
Helmy
VIC
799 posts
VIC, 799 posts
17 Feb 2015 1:44pm
What's goin' on there, supthecreek?
You're in boardies and the sun's out!
supthecreek
supthecreek
2760 posts
2760 posts
17 Feb 2015 11:58am
same beach.... today... well, at least the sun was out.


Helmy
Helmy
VIC
799 posts
VIC, 799 posts
17 Feb 2015 4:34pm
Brilliant!
Thanks for sharing supthecreek!
Ocean temp 19c here at the moment.
2mm Spring suit/no sleeves this morning on the girly Alana - warm, warm, warm!
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