Scotty Mac said...
Sam,
Did you get a ride on the other 2012 naish race boards? Hear the 14 footer has changed? What about the 14 jav, is it different shape? Sunken the deck a little?
Regards,
Scott
Hi Scotty,
Rode most of the new race range a couple of weeks ago and there is some good new stuff coming.
Quick overview:
14' Jav is unchange in it's shape.
17' Jav is unchanged in shape from the 17' Glide. The biggest difference is the weight is supposed to be a kg or 2 better than previously due to a carbon base instead of timber.
14' Glide is all new for 2012 and I loved it. A gentler, more progressive nose rocker in the front half and softer more forgiving rails will make the board much faster than the older model in less than perfect downwind conditions. Just links and flows better and should be much more fun in Sydney or non Maui style conditions.
At Maliko the changes didn't make the new board any less fun than the old 14 when the wind and swell is on. It still surfs easily when you're up the back of the board and feels more like a 12'6" than a 14.
The less abrupt rocker seemed to fit in better with the back of swells when it did connect and as a result slowed less and flowed through more. End result it was quicker than the old board on any water.
Still though, I'm looking forward to hearing DJ's view when he paddles it as he's spent much more time on the old 14 than almost anyone.
Sam.
!! I'd seen the brochure but was told by the dealer that they were instructed in no uncertain terms, to hold off on releasing any images. That was last Tuesday.
I hope you don't get a visit from a couple of big Hawaiian "Brahs"
