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DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
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DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
15 Feb 2016 7:14pm
It was a nice morning today to try my new GTW 9'5'' Mana and my new Von Piros fins..

bjwedes
bjwedes
NSW
150 posts
bjwedes bjwedes
NSW, 150 posts
15 Feb 2016 8:14pm
Nice video and nice relaxed music
Thanks
Your board storage system must be fantastic given the number you must have
DaveSandan
DaveSandan
VIC
1385 posts
DaveSandan DaveSandan
VIC, 1385 posts
15 Feb 2016 9:48pm
Great looking board the GTW
Leroy13
Leroy13
VIC
1174 posts
Leroy13 Leroy13
VIC, 1174 posts
15 Feb 2016 10:48pm
DaveSandan said..
Great looking board the GTW


+1. Lovely morning as well.
Tardy
Tardy
5337 posts
Tardy Tardy
5337 posts
16 Feb 2016 5:45am
Yep the 9.5 mana is defiantly suited to your wave ..love the wood ..
I've gone crazy too ..got a wood 11' nalu ..coming.

the fins ,do they make a lot of difference to the factory fins?
Piros
Piros
QLD
7296 posts
Piros Piros
QLD, 7296 posts
16 Feb 2016 8:36am
Another great video DJ , nice tunes
rodriguez
rodriguez
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rodriguez rodriguez
VIC, 883 posts
16 Feb 2016 11:42am
Hey DJ is it an optical illusion or does your new Mana have a little more nose rocker?

Cheers,Rocket
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
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DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
16 Feb 2016 6:33pm
rodriguez said...
Hey DJ is it an optical illusion or does your new Mana have a little more nose rocker?

Cheers,Rocket


No.. It's the same shape as last year..

You shouldn't ever mess with perfection..
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
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DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
16 Feb 2016 6:41pm
Tardy said...
Yep the 9.5 mana is defiantly suited to your wave ..love the wood ..
I've gone crazy too ..got a wood 11' nalu ..coming.

the fins ,do they make a lot of difference to the factory fins?


No.. They don't make a lot of difference.. The stock Naish fins are very good now..

But having said that there is a noticable difference.. The slightly bigger side fins and the much smaller centre fin makes for better turning with no loss in stability.. and no slidy feeling..

The VP fins are awesome..

Re the new wood 11' Nalu... Me 2..
Chilebear
Chilebear
128 posts
Chilebear Chilebear
128 posts
17 Feb 2016 9:09am
Great vid.I really enjpyed that,with the music also.


You always seem to miss the crowds
baddog
baddog
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baddog baddog
256 posts
18 Feb 2016 6:11am
Have you tried surfing your boards with a single fin vs with the tri? Don't have much time on my 9'5" (Sunova), but it sure paddles quicker and straighter with a single.
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
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DavidJohn DavidJohn
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19 Feb 2016 10:26am
baddog said..
Have you tried surfing your boards with a single fin vs with the tri? Don't have much time on my 9'5" (Sunova), but it sure paddles quicker and straighter with a single.


I haven't.. I might pop in one of my 9'' DW fins in and try it one day..
Smash1
Smash1
NSW
826 posts
Smash1 Smash1
NSW, 826 posts
19 Feb 2016 11:39am
Those VP's are too good to put in the sand DJ! Snapped one of my VP V8's at Uluwatu last week!!
CharlieF
CharlieF
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CharlieF CharlieF
90 posts
19 Feb 2016 1:05pm



This is a 71/2 inch long board fin I use on my 10' Mana for flat water paddling. Have it set back in the box as you can see. It improves the tracking considerably and you can get 3 or so extra paddle strokes either side. I have only recently started doing this and should try it without the side fins. I haven't used the big fin in the surf, will give it a try at some stage but I imagine it will not be suited for the design of the Mana which is not a longboard style SUP.
Scotchman72
Scotchman72
QLD
151 posts
Scotchman72 Scotchman72
QLD, 151 posts
21 Feb 2016 6:15pm
Great video DJ I'm still trying to decide on wether I buy a Mana 10 Or Nalu 10.6 both seem great boards been leaning towards mana only because it's wider and probably more stable just wondering how gold it is on flat water paddling, paddle Nalu seems great just thought it may be a bit tippy for a new comer in the surf what do you recon mate I'm heading back down the coast in a couple weeks to demo both boards be great to hear some pro& cons on each boards
Brucepaulo
Brucepaulo
NSW
13 posts
Brucepaulo Brucepaulo
NSW, 13 posts
23 Feb 2016 8:54pm
Hi DJ,just wondering if you found any real difference between your new or old board as in weight,stability,ride,turning etc...?
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
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DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
23 Feb 2016 9:39pm
Scotchman72 said..
Great video DJ I'm still trying to decide on wether I buy a Mana 10 Or Nalu 10.6 both seem great boards been leaning towards mana only because it's wider and probably more stable just wondering how gold it is on flat water paddling, paddle Nalu seems great just thought it may be a bit tippy for a new comer in the surf what do you recon mate I'm heading back down the coast in a couple weeks to demo both boards be great to hear some pro& cons on each boards


IMO you should be choosing between the 10' Mana and the 11' Nalu [not the 10'6'']

How heavy are you..
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
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DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
23 Feb 2016 9:41pm
Brucepaulo said..
Hi DJ,just wondering if you found any real difference between your new or old board as in weight,stability,ride,turning etc...?


No difference at all.. Same board.. same shape.. same weight.. It's just the wood look that's different..
nicoo
nicoo
VIC
86 posts
nicoo nicoo
VIC, 86 posts
23 Feb 2016 9:52pm
Very nice.
Scotchman72
Scotchman72
QLD
151 posts
Scotchman72 Scotchman72
QLD, 151 posts
25 Feb 2016 6:37pm
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DavidJohn said..
Scotchman72 said..
Great video DJ I'm still trying to decide on wether I buy a Mana 10 Or Nalu 10.6 both seem great boards been leaning towards mana only because it's wider and probably more stable just wondering how gold it is on flat water paddling, paddle Nalu seems great just thought it may be a bit tippy for a new comer in the surf what do you recon mate I'm heading back down the coast in a couple weeks to demo both boards be great to hear some pro& cons on each boards


IMO you should be choosing between the 10' Mana and the 11' Nalu [not the 10'6'']

How heavy are you..


Dj ,cheer for the feedback 85kg mate that's why I was thinking 10.6 nalu or 10 Mana
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
25 Feb 2016 9:18pm
At 85kgs I'm thinking the big 33'' wide 10' Mana is a bit overkill..

If I was 85kg I'd be choosing between the 9'5'' Mana and the 10'6'' Nalu.. and if it's mostly for flat water I'd pick the Nalu..
Scotchman72
Scotchman72
QLD
151 posts
Scotchman72 Scotchman72
QLD, 151 posts
25 Feb 2016 9:32pm
Ch
DavidJohn said..
At 85kgs I'm thinking the big 33'' wide 10' Mana is a bit overkill..

If I was 85kg I'd be choosing between the 9'5'' Mana and the 10'6'' Nalu.. and if it's mostly for flat water I'd pick the Nalu..


Cheers DJ
Andycar
Andycar
8 posts
Andycar Andycar
8 posts
25 Feb 2016 7:46pm
Hi Scotchman
I am 85 kg about 177cm, after a lot of research and getting great advice from the forum and especially from DJ I bought a mana GTW 9.5.
i am glad I didnot go bigger or smaller, very nice board to paddle, flat water or surf. Harder to paddle when windy but I am a beginner and lack technique.
i am more than satisfied with my purchase?? It catches the smallest of waves!
good luck
andy


Gboots
Gboots
NSW
1321 posts
Gboots Gboots
NSW, 1321 posts
15 Mar 2016 7:50am
That GTW Mana is beautiful. That nose rocker doesn't look too bad for flat water
Scotchman72
Scotchman72
QLD
151 posts
Scotchman72 Scotchman72
QLD, 151 posts
15 Mar 2016 7:25pm
Gboots said..
That GTW Mana is beautiful. That nose rocker doesn't look too bad for flat water


cheers Gboots the blokes on here have been great providing feedback
DHUSOUTH
DHUSOUTH
WA
129 posts
DHUSOUTH DHUSOUTH
WA, 129 posts
15 Mar 2016 7:31pm
Hey DJ
Where did you buy your VP Fins from ?
Piros
Piros
QLD
7296 posts
Piros Piros
QLD, 7296 posts
16 Mar 2016 5:35am
DHUSOUTH said...
Hey DJ
Where did you buy your VP Fins from ?



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