Newcastle demo next Saturday 10th August with the DSS team.

Please advise who the DSS team is and how to contact for demo details, thank you

The 8'5" is super fast, hits full speed really early and carves awesome. All the boards surf different to the previous models. The main difference is in the outline and volume/rail profile. when a board is on edge this will be similar to having more rocker when carving, but keep good paddling speed for catching waves and transitioning.

JB

colas said..

JB said..
The numbers are good to give you an idea for sure, and use it as a starting point, but nothing beats trying something for your self.

Actually, you need both: it is no use trying plenty of boards if you cannot compare your experience on it with its dimensions & shape, so that you can correlate the two, and get reusable knowledge from the experience, that you can share.
Also, beware of first impressions when trying boards. Some boards will seem too unstable by just trying them, but can feel quite comfy once getting used to them.
What I found out helps the most stability-wise for takeoffs is the width at ~ 1' to 1'1/2 forward of the handle. This area can make the difference between an easy board and one where you will miss a lot of takeoffs if not hyper focused. And nothing is more frustrating than falling on take off.

Width there inhibits the board from doing man turns!

If you can paddle out without falling off, then its your fitness/lack or correct technique making you fall on the takeoff.

Colas, your understanding of the English syntax has improved remarkably well in the last 6 months and your vocabulary is outstanding, but for me........ 'get board, stand on board, take off on board, turn board, fall off board, paddle board back out and do it again. HAVE FUN ON BOARD!" The science of SUP. I prefer the neanderthal approach to the Abert Einstein approach. In saying that though I think you should write a book about Supping because you seem to know the answer to everyones questions and god knows we need a reference book to settle the inane arguments we have on this forum. The first chapter could be about always looking to the inside of the breaking wave and not dropping in!!! Two questions though. How many SUP boards do you have in your quiver and have owned? And what does volume & width repartition mean?

HumanCartoon said...
'bout time Naish updated the Glides and Javs on their site...wouldn't mind seeing some proper deets on the new 14 and 18

I agree, I'm in the market for a new paddle too. I've seen one (I think an LE) that one of the local guys has here that looks pretty sweet, but want to see all the options before I lay out the big $$$.

Yep, we are working on getting more info up as we speak at www.windgenuity.com.au/

Leroy13 said..

Colas, your understanding of the English syntax has improved remarkably well in the last 6 months and your vocabulary is outstanding, but for me........ 'get board, stand on board, take off on board, turn board, fall off board, paddle board back out and do it again. HAVE FUN ON BOARD!" The science of SUP. I prefer the neanderthal approach to the Abert Einstein approach. In saying that though I think you should write a book about Supping because you seem to know the answer to everyones questions and god knows we need a reference book to settle the inane arguments we have on this forum. The first chapter could be about always looking to the inside of the breaking wave and not dropping in!!! Two questions though. How many SUP boards do you have in your quiver and have owned? And what does volume & width repartition mean?

Leroy,

It may just be my humble opinion but I honestly think that Colas demonstrates a lot of common sense in what he says.

Ozzie

Leroy13 said..
you seem to know the answer to everyones questions

Well, I have the same problem in my native language too: basically I always try to take my personal experience, and try to understand why things happened this way, to try to correct things the next time to see if other experiences confirm or infirm, and compare with other people "theories". Alas, it often sounds as a know-it-all set of rules, but be assured that my "theories" are often evolving when confronted to experience :-) (and confronted to other people ones).

colas said..

Leroy13 said..
you seem to know the answer to everyones questions

Well, I have the same problem in my native language too: basically I always try to take my personal experience, and try to understand why things happened this way, to try to correct things the next time to see if other experiences confirm or infirm, and compare with other people "theories". Alas, it often sounds as a know-it-all set of rules, but be assured that my "theories" are often evolving when confronted to experience :-) (and confronted to other people ones).

Colas. No need to defend your highly articulate explanation of water displacement and the corresponding skills required to create sufficient inertia on a low litreage board when catching waves. I really meant no disrespect to you. My post was seriously meant as a complement!!. I remember a couple of years ago you sometimes had words in the wrong order. You don't anymore in fact you're one of the most articulate contributors to the forum. You have an amazing knowledge of the physics and technical aspects of SUPPING. The questions I asked were serious. You must have had plenty of boards in your time SUPPING. I saw a vid of you ripping on a short board so I know you are a very competent surfer and I really do want to know what width and reparition mean??? My apologies if I sounded judgemental and made my post imply a sceptical evaluation of your experience and knowledge. I guarantee you there was no subliminal negative agenda intended in my post!!

Nice board.. Welcome to the Breeze..

DJ

Where is any info on a 26 wide LE?

Thanks DavidJohn I have been here a lot longer than my first post I can assure you. I have read a lot of your topics when reviewing my decisions to purchase boards. Have you still got your Hokua?

Now into my second season as a SUPer and am acquiring a small quiver I have the 11.4 Nalu, the 10.6(2013) Nalu and the Fanatic Allwave 9.2 (wifes Board) but my shorter board for surfing she just doesn't know the real reason I bought it

Had some Hell fun on the 10.6 this morning on the sunny coast lovely sunny winters day with small waves coming into a high tide early just glorious!

My review of the 10.6 = DAMM GLAD I GOT IT! Watched a lot of vids, read a heap of reviews, compared 20 different boards, demoed same still came to the same conclusion. Great all rounder with way more performance.

Love It

Thanks to this forum that has been such a great help to my SUP experience. And a Hats Off to JB from Naish here in Australia who I have met twice and annoyed the hell out of him on a demo day up here with Ocean Addicts. You sure know your stuff and I cant wait to get the 8.5 Mana that thing looks sick!

WWS said..

Where is any info on a 26 wide LE?

They are doing both the 12'6 and 14 in a 26" version.

Hey Darren,

Our next shipment of boards arrives Monday week (19th) if all goes to plan. There is Mana's in that one, but we are totally sold out, so make sire you put your name on one of Ocean Addicts.

Enjoy,

JB