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Choosing first board- advice please!

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Created by Suitapples > 9 months ago, 18 Jan 2014
Suitapples
WA, 2 posts
18 Jan 2014 12:58AM
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Hi everyone. I'm new to SUP and have had a couple of lessons and hires for play. I'm looking to buy my first board and am deciding between the Fanatic Fly Pure 10' or the Naish Nalu 10'6 - open to other suggestions too. I've tried the Fanatic Fly and found it to be perfectly fine, nice and stable. I can't find a Naish in stock to look at or demo. Everything I read says try a few... Or should I just go for the one I know is fine?

I'm 5'3 and 60kg, mostly wanting to cruise- I have zero surf experience and no local waves, although if a tiny one came my way I'd give it a try.

DavidJohn
VIC, 17569 posts
18 Jan 2014 7:22AM
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I don't know much about the Fly but I do know 10'6" Nalu very well and even have one.. and I also know at least half a dozen girls your size that are very happy with their new 10'6" Nalu's.. I'm thinking the Fly is very similar to the Nalu and is an excellent light persons all-rounder board .. I'm sure they'd both be great boards..

This is myself and my friend Mark on our 10'6" Nalu's about a week ago.. Awesome boards.


Suitapples
WA, 2 posts
18 Jan 2014 8:56AM
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Thanks DJ it looked pretty easy to pick straight up from flat too. A very nice board.

"Don't pee on the fridge" hahahaha

HappyDave
15 posts
19 Jan 2014 11:59AM
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DavidJohn said..

I don't know much about the Fly but I do know 10'6" Nalu very well and even have one..


Plus one. Love mine (2013 model) ... And my wife finds it a very easy-user friendly fun board.

Bolero
NSW, 57 posts
21 Jan 2014 12:56PM
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DJ do you find much difference in riding between the Nalu 2013 model in comparison to 2014 Nalu ?

DavidJohn
VIC, 17569 posts
21 Jan 2014 4:41PM
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Bolero said..

DJ do you find much difference in riding between the Nalu 2013 model in comparison to 2014 Nalu ?


No.. It's the same shape.. new handle, graphics and deck pad.



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